Top 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries You Must Visit

Despite being smaller than the UK, Sri Lanka is one of the world's great wildlife destinations. Yala National Park leads the list with the planet's highest density of leopards. Uda Walawe is unmissable for elephant herds — up to 200 can be seen in a single safari. Wilpattu, the largest reserve, offers a more remote experience. Minneriya hosts the 'Gathering', when hundreds of elephants congregate around the ancient tank. Bundala is a Ramsar-listed wetland paradise for migratory birds.