A First-Timer's Guide to Kumana Safari

Kumana National Park is about an hour and a half from Arugam Bay and is one of Sri Lanka's best-kept wildlife secrets, known for leopard sightings, elephants, and one of the largest aggregations of migratory birds in the country between April and July.

Half-day and full-day safari packages leave early morning from Arugam Bay — book at least a day ahead so your guide can plan the route around recent sightings.