Maduru Oya National Park

Eastern & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka

027 327 9207

Maduru Oya National Park is located in Eastern Province and Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Established in 1983, it serves as a sanctuary for wildlife, particularly elephants, and protects the catchment areas of five reservoirs. The park is also home to a community of Vedda people, Sri Lanka’s indigenous ethnic group.

Key Features

  • Location: Eastern & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka
  • Size: 58,850 hectares
  • Climate: Dry-zone with an annual rainfall of 1,650mm
  • Best Time to Visit: October to February (north-east monsoon season)
  • Wildlife:
    • Mammals: Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, sloth bears, water buffalo, sambar deer
    • Birds: Painted storks, junglefowl, grey hornbills, white-bellied sea eagles
    • Reptiles & Amphibians: Mugger crocodiles, monitor lizards, various snake species
  • Flora: Dry-zone forests with endemic species like Vatica obscura
  • Historical Significance: Ancient Buddhist ruins, irrigation systems, and stone inscriptions

Visitor Information

  • Entry Fees: Required (varies for locals and foreigners)
  • Safari Options: Jeep safaris available with guided tours
  • Nearest City: Polonnaruwa
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Maduru Oya National Park is located in Eastern Province and Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Established in 1983, it serves as a sanctuary for wildlife, particularly elephants, and protects the catchment areas of five reservoirs. The park is also home to a community of Vedda people, Sri Lanka’s indigenous ethnic group.

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  • Location: Eastern & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka
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  • Best Time to Visit: October to February (north-east monsoon season)
  • Wildlife:
    • Mammals: Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, sloth bears, water buffalo, sambar deer
    • Birds: Painted storks, junglefowl, grey hornbills, white-bellied sea eagles
    • Reptiles & Amphibians: Mugger crocodiles, monitor lizards, various snake species
  • Flora: Dry-zone forests with endemic species like Vatica obscura
  • Historical Significance: Ancient Buddhist ruins, irrigation systems, and stone inscriptions

Visitor Information

  • Entry Fees: Required (varies for locals and foreigners)
  • Safari Options: Jeep safaris available with guided tours
  • Nearest City: Polonnaruwa

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Maduru Oya National Park is located in Eastern Province and Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Established in 1983, it serves as a sanctuary for wildlife, particularly elephants, and protects the catchment areas of five reservoirs. The park is also home to a community of Vedda people, Sri Lanka’s indigenous ethnic group.

Key Features

  • Location: Eastern & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka
  • Size: 58,850 hectares
  • Climate: Dry-zone with an annual rainfall of 1,650mm
  • Best Time to Visit: October to February (north-east monsoon season)
  • Wildlife:
    • Mammals: Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, sloth bears, water buffalo, sambar deer
    • Birds: Painted storks, junglefowl, grey hornbills, white-bellied sea eagles
    • Reptiles & Amphibians: Mugger crocodiles, monitor lizards, various snake species
  • Flora: Dry-zone forests with endemic species like Vatica obscura
  • Historical Significance: Ancient Buddhist ruins, irrigation systems, and stone inscriptions

Visitor Information

  • Entry Fees: Required (varies for locals and foreigners)
  • Safari Options: Jeep safaris available with guided tours
  • Nearest City: Polonnaruwa