🦁 Yala National Park Zones 1 & 1A to Reopen After Drought Closure

• Tourism Recovery: Zones 1 and 1A of Yala National Park, a major destination for Sri Lanka’s wildlife tourism, will reopen to local and foreign visitors from 6:00 a.m. on 16 October 2026. • Closure Context: The one-month closure (14 September – 15 October) was enforced by park authorities due to severe drought conditions in the Tissamaharama region. • Accommodations Timeline: Tourist bungalows and campsites located within the park are scheduled to resume operations starting 1 November 2026, according to Park Keeper A.T.R. Ravinda Kumara.