En-route to Yalla we had a brief stop at Ravana Waterfall and the Ancient Buduruwagala Temple. The complex consists of seven statues dating back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. Arriving at Yala and our fabulous hotel. Time for a swim before going on a 3 hour safari.
Yala is Sri Lanka’s most known National Park is popular for Elephant, Leopard, Bear, Crocodile and Wild Boar. 97,800 hectares in extent. This time we were not lucky enough to spot the elusive leopard but we did see an abundance of birdlife, crocodiles, elephants, wild boar and buffalo. We even saw a peacock in flight and another showing a magnificent display of its fan.
