Full day Safari - Yala National Park - 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with - Janaka safari

The driver was excellent and also a very good guide. He knew all the animals very well. We saw leopards four times — two from a distance and two much closer. I would highly recommend this company to everyone. We were very happy with the experience.

The safari was amazing! We saw all of the animals we wanted to see, our guide was very friendly and had a big knowledge about Sri Lankan nature and animals

Based on the very good reviews on TripAdvisor, and hours of researches, we booked a full-day safari with Janaka Safari Jeep Tour by ourselves and it turned out to be one of the highlight of our 3-week trip to Sri Lanka. From start to finish, everything was handled with care, professionalism, and a genuine warmth that made us feel looked after the whole day. Our driver, Srimal, was absolutely exceptional. He knew exactly where and when to go, and he went above and beyond to give us the best possible views of the wildlife. We saw an incredible range of animals, including leopards, with one just a few metres from the jeep, drinking in a natural pool tank, a moment none of us will ever forget. His patience, sharp eye, and knowledges about wildlife made all the difference. A couple of honest observations (and this is in no way the company’s fault) for anyone planning their own trip. First, there are a lot of vehicles in the park, and there’s often a real rush early in the day as everyone races to spot the leopards. That said, Yala is so vast that the crowds thin out as the day goes on, and the landscapes are simply sublime. Second, there’s a mandatory two-hour break at midday that applies to every company (almost certainly a park regulation), which does cut into the day too much in my opinion. If you’re after a deeper, more immersive experience, I’d imagine the multi-day option is the way to go, allowing you to venture further into the more remote parts of the park.. The food provided was delicious, fresh, and generous. But what truly touched us was the personal thoughtfulness: they had decorated the vehicle with balloons in the morning and surprised our son with a birthday cake at lunch. It was such a kind gesture, and it turned an already amazing day into a truly memorable celebration for our whole family. We’re a Swiss family with no connection to the company other than having been genuinely delighted customers and we recommend Janaka Safari Jeep Tour without hesitation!

A wonderful experience, we were able to see many animals, including 2 leopards and a sloth bear with its cubs thanks to the expertise of our guide Ishan. He also explained facts about each of the animals we saw. Highly recommended, Ishan is the best guide!

An amazing experience. Our guide Su did all he could to find the leopards and it was successful. It’s a big park with many beautiful birds and animals.

We had an incredibly great experience with our driver Srimal. We saw elephants (including baby elephants), water buffalo, monkeys, jackals, deer, numerous birds, and even a leopard several times! And our driver's favorite animal: a sloth bear (you rarely see these). The breakfast was also mega great and the lunch was one of the best we have had in Sri Lanka so far. The landscape is dreamlike and our driver Srimal was so attentive, told us a lot, and gave us the best day ever. We even ran into him again by chance today and he stopped immediately and chatted with us again about the great day! The experience was 10/10 ❤️

We had an incredible full day safari with Janaka travel. We had clear communication before. It is an amazing experience. Our driver Srimal , was wonderful and took us away from the other jeeps a lot which I appreciated. We were incredibly fortunate to see a leopard four times , loads of elephants and many deer , water buffalo and prolific birdlife. It was an immense privilege to see the wildlife in their environment doing their thing. A life time of memories ❤️

Great guide, Su answered all our questions and stopped when we asked! He made sure we were inside the park at 6 am and not stuck in the line. We saw 2 leopards! The food was amazing and more than we could eat! Don’t doubt, book with them!

I would just like to pass on what a fantastic safari we had yesterday with Sirmal. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the pickup, delicious breakfast & lunch to the end of the day, we couldn’t not fault it. Sirmals driving was outstanding & his knowledge & experience made it. We saw every animal from the best positions. Please pass on my gratitude to Sirmal and everyone involved. We will recommend your company

Super friendly guide with 25 years of experience, showed and explained a lot to us. The food was very fine and we drove away from the tourist crowds. Highly recommended, everything worked out perfectly.