Lunugamvehera is the vital wildlife corridor linking Yala and Udawalawe, where elephants migrate across dry-zone plains and rock-knob terrain, home to 43 mammal and 183 bird species.

Why visit Lunugamvehera National Park

• Crucial Elephant Corridor: This park acts as a vital corridor for elephants. It connects Yala National Park to Udawalawe National Park.
• Water Catchment Area: It was established to protect the Lunugamvehera reservoir catchment area. This is important for maintaining water levels in downstream tanks.
• Diverse Ecosystems: The park features a mix of dry forests, scrubland, and grassland. These habitats support a wide variety of flora and fauna.
• Rich Biodiversity: The park is home to 43 mammal species and 183 bird species. It also contains many reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
• Unique Landscape: It is a vast, gently sloping plain. There are rock-knob plains and a large reservoir..