YALA SAFARI

Experience the wild heart of Sri Lanka in Yala National Park, home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more.

We offer three main safari options to suit your schedule and travel style: Half Day Tour, 7 Hours Tour, and Full-Day Safari — each led by experienced local guides who know the park inside out.

Half day tour

5.00 am to 10.00 am | 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm

The half day tour is dedicated towards exploring the most accessible areas of the Yala National Park. The morning and evening safaris both offer the opportunity to see a wide variety of species including leopards, elephants and birds.

On both occasions you will be taken to either Patanagalla beach or Manik River for a short break. The morning safari would also give you time to enjoy breakfast during this break.

Time mentioned includes the Pick up and Drop off from the Hotel and Maximum 7 Passengers in the Jeep

    • Shared Safari in a 4x4 Toyota Hilux Jeep

    • Free hotel pick up and drop (From hotel in Yala, Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Kataragama and Weerawila)

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

    • Food & Drinks

    You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (There are no facilities at present at the YALA National Park entrances to make cash payments in foreign currencies)

    • Picnic Breakfast - 8 USD

Price 25 USD Per Person

7 Hours Tour

5.00 am to 12.00 am

The focus of this tour is to witness leopards and sloth bears. In addition, we also hope to be able to see jackals, crocodiles, elephants and a variety of bird life during the tour.

You will have two stops during the visit – one at Patangalla beach and the other at Manik River. In both instances you will be able to get off the vehicle and enjoy the view and the surrounding area.

Time mentioned includes the Pick up and Drop off from the Hotel and Maximum 7 Passengers in the Jeep

    • Shared Safari in a 4x4 Toyota Hilux Jeep

    • Free hotel pick up and drop (From hotel in Yala, Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Kataragama and Weerawila)

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

    • Food & Drinks

    You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (There are no facilities at present at the YALA National Park entrances to make cash payments in foreign currencies)

    • Picnic Breakfast - 8 USD

Price 45 USD Per Person

Full Day Tour

5.00 am to 6.00 pm (12pm - 2pm Lunch Break)

The full-day tour allows you to have a truly memorable experience amidst the beauty of Yala. You will get the opportunity to explore the lesser-travelled paths of the National Park and have a higher probability of seeing a wide variety of species.

The safari would consist of a morning ride and an afternoon ride. Breakfast can be taken by the beach during the morning safari while lunch can be taken near the river or beach. You have the option of ordering your breakfast picnic and lunch packs from us or bringing it along with you. Regardless, we will provide you cool box with an ice pack as a part of our full-day package.

The Full day safari, the jeeps venture far inside the Jungle to give the best opportunity to see the best of Sri Lankan wildlife. The Lunch break will be taken near the river or by the beach.

Time mentioned includes the Pick up and Drop off from the Hotel and Maximum 7 Passengers in the Jeep

  • - 05.00 - 05.30: Picked up from the hotel and drive to the park entrance.
    - 06.00 – 12.00: Morning game drive.
    - 09.00: Picnic Breakfast at near the beach.
    - 12.00 - 14.00 - At noon break near the river, Picnic Lunch, time to rest until afternoon safari.
    - 14.00 - 18.00 - Afternoon game drive.

    • Shared Safari in a 4x4 Toyota Hilux Jeep

    • Free hotel pick up and drop (From hotel in Yala, Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Kataragama and Weerawila)

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

    • Food & Drinks

    You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (There are no facilities at present at the YALA National Park entrances to make cash payments in foreign currencies)

    • Picnic Breakfast - 8 USD

    • Picnic Lunch - 10 USD

Price 60 USD Per Person

Looking for SAfari + transit?

Need a ride before or after your safari? We’ll arrange convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or next destination.