Bundala National Park acquires a very significant place in Sri Lankan archaeology and it is the first ever Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. Unlike Yala National Park this is much less visited. The oldest artifacts of a prehistoric establishment in this island was found from the sand dunes of Bundala National Park. The carbon dating those artifacts have placed them in about 125,000 years old.

The park is characterised by interconnecting channels, marshes and the adjacent sea coast. The terrain is generally flat with sand dunes and sparse dry evergreen scrub.

The greater flamingos are one of the main attractions in Bundala National Park. This is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this is a biosphere reserves of UNESCO as well. The park harbors 149 species of birds and over 15,000 sea birds during the migratory season. The national park also harbors elephants and up-to 80 other animals spesies.

Size : 6,216 ha ( 62 sq kms) (Wilmenna Sanctuary 3,333 ha). Climate : Dry zone. Rainy seasons : Apr - May & Oct - Nov. Average rainfall : 900 - 1,300 mm. Humidity : 76% - 81%.

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