Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The park is 391 kilometres southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka's southeastern coast. Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park.

Birders who visit the Park are usually amazed at the sheer diversity of species that call Kumana home mainly due to the presence of 20 lagoons and tanks. These tanks are generally less than 2 metres deep and are often flooded by seawater and are spread throughout the park.

Many campsites are located close to the water tanks and the Kumbukkan Oya, which forms the Southern boundary of the national park.

The favourite among the five sites is the Gal Amuna Camp Site, Which stands by a natural rock Dam across the Kumbukkan Oya. The site is vast and surrounded by Kumbuk trees and provides a front seat view of the animals ranging from a vast number of birds to deer, elephant and leopards coming to the river for a drink. The naturally formed pool provides a rare crocodile free bathing spot to the campers.

Heraligas Ara and Madametota too stand near the Kumbukkan Oya but are not the ideal bathing spots due to current and crocodiles. Yet the camping sites amply provide for the lack of water sports and animals and birds gathering by the river during the night and morning are sure to keep campers awake.

How to Reach?

The Kumana National Park, also known as Yala East National Park is located in the Ampara district of south-east of Sri Lanka at a distance of 391 kilometers from Colombo.

You can choose easy way to reach Camping in Kumana National Wildlife Sanctuary.

What You Can Do Here?

You can Camping in Kumana National Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a best thing to do in kumana nationl park. You can atch birds, elephants and many more specific animals. The beauty of Camping in Kumana National Wildlife Sanctuary the night. You can get advices from a guider, he gaves you all the details about camping and others.

Birds Watching

The Kumana Bird Sanctuary established in 1938, is part of the Kumana National Park and is one of the most important nesting and breeding grounds for birds in Sri Lanka. Of the country’s 400 bird species, the Kumana Bird Sanctuary is known to have recorded 255 species of birds.

Here you can see many variety of birds. You can observe their behavior patterns and take photos.

Outdoor Fireplace Activities

Gather around a fireplace here you can have fun at night with singing and dancing. It’s a memorable experience to you.

Safari

Here you can visit safari ride around kumana national park with a jeep. You can see, the mammals found here are the Sri Lankan Elephant, Leopard, Sloth Bear, European Otter, Fishing cat, Wild boar and the Golden jackal. The common reptiles are the Mugger Crocodile, Indian flap-shelled turtle and the Indian black turtle.

When not going for safaris, it is a nice experience to have a swim in the river and enjoy some chilled Beer till early evening.

Tents in Kumana National Sentuary

Tents are big enough to sleep a family of three. The tents are equipped with folding beds with crisp linen and pillows. Every tent is provided with solar powered lighting and torches. The shower and toilet is located outside the tent, in a separate area.

These all of facilities you can get in reasonable price.

Foods & Other Facilities

You can buy foods around kumana national park with reasonable price.or you can get foods in your camping. There have freshly cooked, clean foods.