Lunugamvehera is a lesser known national park that plays a vital role in elephant conservation. Acting as a migration corridor between Yala and Udawalawe, it offers quiet, uncrowded safaris with a strong chance of spotting elephants in motion. Ideal for off the beaten path travellers seeking raw nature and fewer tourist vehicles.

• Key elephant migration and breeding corridor
• Connects Yala and Udawalawe ecosystems
• Great for quiet, off grid safaris
• Rich birdlife and occasional leopard sightings
• Underrated park with few tourist crowds
• Ideal for nature lovers and researchers

Lunugamvehera National Park, nestled between Yala and Udawalawe, is often overlooked, but that’s exactly what makes it special. This rugged park plays a critical ecological role as an elephant migration corridor, allowing herds to travel freely between two of Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks. As a result, visitors here often witness elephants on the move, naturally, unbothered and unchoreographed.

The park features dry evergreen forests, thorny scrublands and large water reservoirs, creating a varied habitat that supports a wide range of species. Besides elephants, you may encounter deer, crocodiles, wild boar and even the elusive leopard, all without the safari traffic found in more popular reserves.

What makes Lunugamvehera exceptional is its tranquillity and authenticity. There are fewer jeeps, no crowds and a much more intimate atmosphere. It’s a destination for true wilderness lovers, photographers seeking unique shots and conservation minded travellers who want to support under visited protected areas.

At Sri Lanka Tailor-Made, we recommend Lunugamvehera as part of a multi park safari journey, connecting the big names with the wild corridors in between. Here, elephants are not the attraction, they are residents crossing paths with yours, just for a moment.