The Wild Frontier / Southern Province
Top Attractions
in Hambantota
Safari
Yala National Park
The most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, home to the leopard.
Famous for its leopard density, Yala offers a wild safari experience like no other.
Nature
Bundala National Park
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds.
The park is a maze of waterways, lagoons, and dunes, home to flamingos, crocodiles, and elephants.
Adventure
Ridiyagama Safari Park
Sri Lanka's first open-air zoo, where animals roam freely in vast enclosures.
Includes zones for lions, elephants, and world animals, providing a unique safari experience.
Wildlife
Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary
One of Sri Lanka's oldest bird sanctuaries, featuring a rich mangrove and lagoon ecosystem.
A paradise for birdwatchers, offering sightings of many endemic and migratory bird species.
Open 24 Hours (Best at Dawn/Dusk) 
Nature
Hummanaya Blow Hole
The only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and believed to be the second largest in the world.
Located in Kudawella, it sends a spectacular plume of seawater high into the air through a natural cleft in the rock.
Wellness
Madunagala Hot Springs
Natural geothermal hot springs located in a peaceful woodland setting.
The water is believed to have therapeutic properties, and it is a popular spot for a relaxing bath.
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