




Experience Yala National Park on a truly private and customizable safari, designed for families, groups of friends, and photographers who want more than a standard jeep tour. This exclusive safari is tailored to your interests, pace, and wildlife priorities—whether you’re tracking leopards, photographing birds, or enjoying a relaxed family-friendly adventure. Unlike crowded shared safaris, your private jeep allows full flexibility: choose your preferred entry time, spend longer with sightings, stop for photography, or focus on specific animals and landscapes. Led by an experienced local driver/guide, Comfort, safety, and respect for nature are always prioritized. With no fixed route or rushed schedule, every safari becomes a personal journey into Yala’s wild beauty, creating unforgettable moments and exceptional photo opportunities that mass tours simply cannot offer.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Experience the thrill of a private safari in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destination. Travel exclusively in your own jeep, specially customized for safari with an experienced local driver/guide, allowing flexibility, comfort, and personal attention. Yala is renowned for its high density of leopards, and travelers may also encounter Asian elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, spotted deer, buffalo, peacocks, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes of jungles, grasslands, lagoons, and ancient ruins while learning about animal behavior and conservation. Morning and afternoon safaris offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities, ideal for photography, nature lovers, couples, families, and small groups seeking an authentic and responsible safari experience.
Travelers who pick up Katharagama area will enter the park from Katagamuwa entrance. Others will enter Palatupana entrance.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Yala National Park Safari tours for Private Groups lasts about 4–7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $34 per person for this Yala National Park experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Travelers who pick up Katharagama area will enter the park from Katagamuwa entrance. Others will enter Palatupana entrance. Pickup points include Hotel Tissa.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Yala LK Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yala National Park Safari tours for Private Groups | 4–7 hours | 5.0 (4) | $34 | |
Yala/Udawalawe National Park Safari from Hambantota Port | 6 hours | 5.0 (79) | $60 | View |
Private Wildlife Safari in Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 3–12 hours | 4.9 (29) | $36 | View |
Full day Safari - Yala National Park - 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with - Janaka safari | 12 hours | 4.9 (674) | $57 | View |
Yala National Park Private All-Inclusive Safari: Full or Half-Day | 6 hours | 4.9 (56) | $55 | View |
Special Leopards Safari Yala National park - 04.30 am to 11.30 am | 7–9 hours | 5.0 (126) | $4 | View |
Morning Half-Day 7Hrs Safari Yala National Park | 7h 30min | 5.0 (13) | $50 | View |