Things you didn't know about Yala National Park

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Are you trying to figure out where to go on your next safari? Your decision just became a whole lot easier. Yala National Park in Sri Lanka is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in South Asia. It is the perfect place to spot elephants, sloth bears, water buffalo, sambar deer and crocodiles in their natural habitat.

Watch this to find out a few things you should know when planning your Yala safari:

Sri Lanka's Yala National Park is the pinnacle of safari experiences for visitors seeking a close connection with nature.

The Park stretches across 129,700 hectares and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. The thick shriubs and bushes of the jungle offers perfect hiding places for a leopard to stalk its prey, and as night falls, the cries of nightjars and frogs fill the air.

Yala is situated in the coastal wilderness and thus is one of the only places in the world where you can spot Asian elephants strolling right beside the beach. The park has a highly diverse terrain, consisting of thorn and dry deciduous forests, light riverine, fresh and brackish water wetlands, scrub jungle, tanks, lagoons, open grasslands, and even sand dunes!

If you're planning a trip to Yala, Sri Lanka, Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a must-stay for discerning travellers.

The resort is situated on the edge of Yala National Park, with the ocean on the other side. The accommodation is encircled by a tropical garden of rich, colourful plants which are home to various wild creatures, making it the most peaceful and adventurous environment for a holiday in the wild.