From Ella: Yala National Park Safari Tour - Return to Ella

Duration 8 hours | Free cancellation | Live tour guide

60 USD Per Person

Travel from Ella to Yala National Park to enjoy a safari through the park in a 4x4. Discover the amazing wildlife of the area, admire the scenery, and relax in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Two people sitting in the front seats of an open vehicle, looking out at a scenic outdoor landscape with rocks and trees during sunset or sunrise.
Close-up of a leopard lying down, looking at the camera with a relaxed expression.
Sloth bear walking in a forest with foliage in the background.
Walking leopard on sandy ground
Open safari vehicle parked near a coastal landscape with ocean view, featuring rocky terrain and sandy beach in the distance.

Highlights

Stay cool and comfortable in an air-conditioned vehicle
Spot leopards, elephants, water buffalo, jackals and many other animals
Experience sunrise or sunset surrounded by magnificent wildlife

Full description
Your experience begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Ella. From there, relax on your drive to Yala National Park, home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Meet your private guide and climb into a sturdy 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy sunrise at the park — the ‘Golden Hours’ of the day — and explore the light forests, scrubs, grasslands, lagoons, and magnificent range of animals.

After the safari, journey back to your point of origin to be dropped off back to your accommodation.

Includes

Green Tick

Professional driver/ guide

Red 'X' icon on a white background

Food & Drinks

Pick up from hotels in and around the Ella/Bandarawela Area

Green Tick

Wildlife safari at YALA National Park

Green Tick

Toyota Hilux or simila rugged 4X4 Safari vehicle with individual seats, which gives you a 270-degree view.

Celebrity posing on a red carpet in a fashionable outfit with a striking background. Photographers capturing images in the distance.

Transfer vehicle (Taxi) - Air conditioned Car or Mini Van with luggage space

A woman wearing a brown jacket with a serious expression holding a microphone, speaking at an event. Blurred background with people and a screen.

Entrance & Service Fee to the YALA National Park. (Sri Lankan Rupees 13,000/-, approx. 43 USD - Per Person)

Red circle with a red diagonal line, symbolizing "not allowed."

💚 Book your Ella → Yala → Ella and turn your transfer into an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Featured Content

Explore the Wild – Stories, Tips & Guides from Sri Lanka’s National Parks
Sri Lanka Tourism 2025: 5 Fresh Stats & Why Now Is the Moment for a Yala Safari
Comment
Comment

Sri Lanka tourism is booming in 2025—arrivals up, park rules refreshed, leopard sightings higher than ever. See five data-backed reasons to book your Yala safari now.

Read More →
Comment
Yala National Park Safari: A Luxury Family Wildlife Adventure in Sri Lanka
Comment
Comment
Read More →
Comment
When I Guided Steve Irwin Through Yala: Memories From a 9‑Day Sri Lankan Safari

Ajith Priyantha recounts guiding Steve Irwin’s 2004 “Island of Snakes” shoot in Yala and how that meeting shapes ethical safaris in 2025.

Read More →