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Kumana National Park
Lagoons and jungle south of Arugam Bay, famous for birds, elephants and the odd leopard.
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Visiting Kumana National Park
Opening hours
- Mon–Sun
- 06:00–18:00
Often closed in September and October for the dry season
Time to allow
about 5 hours
Best time to go
May to July for nesting birds
Entry
Park ticket and jeep permit per visit
Access
Bumpy jeep tracks; not suitable for back problems.
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About Kumana National Park
Kumana is quieter than Yala and best at dawn. Painted storks, pelicans and spoonbills nest in the Kumana villu from May to July.
Tours that visit Kumana National Park
Thinking of going to Kumana National Park?
We'll fit it into a day that makes sense: the right time of day, a driver who knows the roads, and a guide if you'd like one.