Sri Lanka Yala Wildlife Safari Tours
Description
Experience Yala National Park with our reliable safari service, guided by licensed drivers who know the best wildlife viewing spots. We focus on comfort, safety, and maximizing your chances to see elephants, leopards, crocodiles, and rare birdlife, making your safari both memorable and stress-free.
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Itinerary
Start your adventure with a 5:00 AM hotel pickup in Tissamaharama/Yala and travel in a 4x4 jeep to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife reserve. From 6:00–8:00 AM, experience the golden hours when leopards are most active, alongside elephants grazing, crocodiles basking, and herds of buffalo and spotted deer. Keep an eye out for playful monkeys and vibrant birdlife such as peacocks, eagles, and bee-eaters. On the 7-hour safari, explore diverse landscapes of lagoons, forests, and open plains before a short rest stop, returning by 12:00 PM. On the full-day safari, enjoy a picnic-style lunch inside the park, then continue across multiple zones for a chance to encounter rarer species like sloth bears and jackals. Conclude with an evening drive from 3:30–5:00 PM, another peak time for leopard activity, before exiting the park at 5:30 PM and returning to your hotel with unforgettable memories. Your safari will be led by an experienced local driver who speaks English at no cost.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our drivers will pick you up from hotels in and around Tissamaharama, Kataragama, Kirinda, Weerawila, Palatupana, Bundala Junction, Weligatta, and Yodha Kandiya. Morning Safaris (7 hours or 12 hours): Pickup around 5:00 a.m. Full-Day Safari: Pickup around 5:00 a.m. 7 hour Safari Tour: Pickup around 5:00 a.m. ⏱️ Pickup times may vary slightly depending on your hotel location and other guests sharing the safari. Please check with your hotel reception, as some hotels assign pickup points other than the lobby (e.g., a side entrance or car park). Confirming this in advance will ensure a smooth pickup. Be on time at the agreed spot to meet your driver.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Perfect. Totally recommend . We saw the leopard!
Amazing Safari experience, managed to see a leopard and an entire heard of elephants in the wild. Our amazing driver Shirantha was very dedicated to getting us the best vantage point!! Thank you for an amazing first safari experience, definitely recommend!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to know that you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with us. It is always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our guests, and your comments truly encourage our team. We hope your memories stay with you for a long time, and we would be happy to welcome you again whenever your travels bring you back.
We did an afternoon safari where we spotted many elephants and a leopard! The guide made sure to point out the animals and give us adequate time for photos.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to know that you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with us. It is always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our guests, and your comments truly encourage our team. We hope your memories stay with you for a long time, and we would be happy to welcome you again whenever your travels bring you back.
Definitely worth the price. Saw 3 leopards and even met Gemunu the elephant. It was an amazing experience. Thank you team.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that everything met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue delivering memorable and enjoyable experiences. We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another journey in the future.
Had a great safari! We spotted a leopard and several elephants. We had a very nice and good driver.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that everything met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue delivering memorable and enjoyable experiences. We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another journey in the future.
My family thoroughly enjoyed this safari at Yala all thanks to Sri Lanka Yala Wildlife Safari Tours. Our driver Gala was very accommodative and took that extra effort to get us the best view when we chanced upon a rare leopard sighting. What made it even more special were the two cubs hanging around with their mum. This safari comes highly recommend and we would love to be back again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to know that you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with us. It is always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our guests, and your comments truly encourage our team. We hope your memories stay with you for a long time, and we would be happy to welcome you again whenever your travels bring you back.
Excellent guide around Yala Natiinal Park who made sure we saw all the animals. Would recommend for a safari tour in Yala
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to know that you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with us. It is always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our guests, and your comments truly encourage our team. We hope your memories stay with you for a long time, and we would be happy to welcome you again whenever your travels bring you back.
Well done, guys, trying to do whatever tourists like! They tailored it to our schedule, showed all the best spots in the national park.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to know that you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with us. It is always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our guests, and your comments truly encourage our team. We hope your memories stay with you for a long time, and we would be happy to welcome you again whenever your travels bring you back.
Fantastic safari - saw leopard and bear as well as elephants thanks to fantastic efforts of driver. Crocodiles and water buffalo
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that everything met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue delivering memorable and enjoyable experiences. We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another journey in the future.
Awesome Yala safari today. Our driver was amazing. We saw everything up close. Elephants, leopards, water buffalo, deer, rabbits, mongoose, lizards, peacocks and more… Well worth doing 2 drives in one day.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that everything met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue delivering memorable and enjoyable experiences. We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another journey in the future.
