We did 2x safari trips with this company - full day in Yala and 7hr morning in Bundala. Veru different parks - yala was very busy but with great wildlife... read more and bundala was lovely and laid back with barely any other visitors, but less amazing wildlife (more of a bird focus). Our driver for both days was Nalaka and he was absolutely fantastic in making sure we got the most out of our safaris. He made sure we left early to beat the crowds (we were one of the first jeeps into Yala for the day) and had awesome spotting eyes, finding us wildlife everywhere we went. 2x leopards were an absolute highlight but many other animals also stole the show (we particularly liked the mongooses and the elephant on the beach)
The company was easy to deal with over whatsapp, prices were very competitive with other companies, and we also had their included lunch on our full day with was a lovely traditional curry and rice meal.
A few things to note - if on full day safari in Yala there is a 2hr no jeeps driving zone where we and many other jeeps parked on a beach from 12 - 2pm. It was very hot and boring during this times so bring a book. Doing the full day meant only 1x entry fee too the park though which is as if not more expensive than the jeep and guide (which is why we elected to do it instead of a morning and evening)
The full day is long with a very early start, but for us a once in a life time safari trip so absolutely worth it.
In Yala there was a lot of driving around trying to find the elusive leopard, and racing from one site to the next - i didn't mind this as we had great sitings, but it can be very bumpy in the back, had to hold on tight.

  A very enjoyable day trip. The guide, Nalaka was excellent. He knows the park and the animals. And eventually found a leopard. I recommend him and Ajith Safari highly. However,... read more for us Udawalawe was better because there we saw more animals.

  One of the best experiences I've had while we were in Sri Lanka. We found Ajith from lonely planet and they are one of the most popular and established tour... read more operators in Sri Lanka. We booked this last minute but Ajith got back to us quickly and organized everything. We had meals, drinks, and snacks all prepped the next day. The driver arrived on time and picked us up from the hotel lobby.

we were one of the first jeeps to enter the national park and since we booked the full-day tour we took the tour slowly at the beginning. We got the chance to see the beautiful alone because the driver took us on a different route.

We've tried African safari before but we cant really compare the two. This is a whole different experience. Must try experience from Sri Lanka

  Its been an amazing experience.
From the moment of booking until we said goodbye to the beautiful safari.
Great service and lots of beautiful elephants and wild animals.
Definitely something... read more to see and I can surely recommend this company.
Thank you

  Great Safari, our guide was very friendly & informative pointing out different wildlife such as crocodiles, different birds, stags, spotted deer, boar & elephants. We seemed to stick to main... read more routes where there were loads of other jeeps, we would have liked to go a little more off the Beaton track but understand there are most likely only certain areas the jeeps can go, especially as we only booked half a day, by taking the main routes (mainly watering holes) it meant we got to see a variety of wildlife.

  So we booked this tour because of its reviews and its positive mentioning in the lonely planet. We wanted to invest in an ECO tour and had no problem with... read more paying more for the experience if we would get a sustainable and educating tour.
What we got was the opposite.
We tried to contact Ajith Safari the day before the tour at the mentioned address. The sign said „open“ but no one was there. We finally got our pickup time via whatsapp (WE had to ask for it).
Pickup was on time, but the driver drove recklessly. He drove extremely speedy over all of the speed bumps at the park entrance that he ended up driving OVER a street dog that was laying on the side of the street. We saw it coming (did he??) and heard the squeaking, barking and howling of the other dogs afterwards - yes, it must have been dead. But the driver didn’t stop and did not mention it at all afterwards as if we didn’t hear or see it.
At the entrance gate he just left us (2 ppl) alone in the jeep, wondering what was going on. We listened to the guide of the car in front of us who told the guests the park would not open until 6am (well thanks for the info). When he came back at 5:59am he just jumped into the car and said „we do leopards today“.
So we drove around. After sometime we told him we also cared about the other animals (because he wouldn‘t stop for crocodiles or buffaloes). Don‘t think he understood.
The first half, until lunch, went on like that. So we tried to talk to him again and on the second half of the day he actually stopped when he saw that we wanted to take pictures.
The park itself, obviously, is absolutely beautiful, as is its wildlife. We saw elephants, sloth bears and even a leopard twice. BUT this is not thanks to Ajith safari, it is because the park is simply stunning.
So we wanted to review the Tour itself and not the wildlife, as you can get the exact same experience with any other tour as well.
We cannot recommend Ajith Safari at all and are very disappointed by the hectic and reckless driving, the little-to-no information we got and the zero-eco the tour was.

The park deserves 5 stars and Ajith Tours 2 for the mentioned reasons. We expected an eco tour with learnings about Sri Lanka’s wildlife but received nothing but an uber ride through Yala and a dead dog.

  Amazing tour. Very kind driver and tour guide who knew a lot about all kinds of different bird species. The driver even brought us some snacks even though that was... read more not included in our packages. Also, he brought me a lime since I told him the day before that I had a stomachache. Highly recommend!

  I can't recommend Ajith Safari Jeep Tours enough! My family and I had an amazing time on the 7-hour Yala National Park tour with our driver-guide, Nalaka. We were able... read more to see so much wildlife and even had the privilege of spotting two leopards up close, all thanks to Nalaka's expertise and the early park entry. The jeep was comfortable and we had plenty of opportunities to stop and take photos. We will definitely be visiting Yala again and will be booking with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours without hesitation. Thank you for a truly unforgettable experience!

  Oh my goodness, I just had the most amazing half-day safari tour with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours in Udawalawa! Our driver-guide was an absolute gem - so knowledgeable and enthusiastic... read more about the wildlife we saw. We spotted elephants, water buffalos, crocodiles, and even a couple of leopards! I was bouncing in my seat with excitement the whole time.

And let me tell you, this tour is sustainable and eco-friendly in the best way possible. I could see how much the company cares about protecting the environment and the animals. It made me feel so good to be a part of something that's making a difference.

I can't recommend Ajith Safari Jeep Tours enough! They made my trip to Sri Lanka unforgettable, and I'm already thinking about when I can book my next tour with them. If you want to have an adventure of a lifetime and feel good about doing it sustainably, this is the tour company for you. Thank you, Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, for an experience I'll never forget!

  great price, perfect timing and most important thing was respectful drivers! Some stupid drivers were going into the tail of elephants and our driver was just super respectful them! Thanks... read more a lot and definitely recommended!

  I highly recommend Ajith’s company. I spent the whole day at Yala and witnessed so many animals including leopard,Elephants, jackals,wild Boar, a bear and many many more ! Nalaka was... read more my driver and he went out of his way to get ahead of the other trucks so we could catch the large cats before they settled down for the day ! We were rewarded with the sight of a large male leopard walking right if front of our truck ! Truly amazing and such a regal animal. I was picked up from my hotel and breakfast and luck were all included ! Thankyou guys for making the day one I shall never forget ! 5 stars well deserved . Brilliant !

  We had a great experience with Ajith Safari and our driver/guide Nalaka. He was very knowledgeable, calm and friendly, and had a great eye for all the animals and their... read more traces. We got a very good binoculars and could spot the leopard even from far away. Ajith Safari was very considerate with our vegan lunch and the homemade food was so good! We booked a full day safari and it was the best decision, we did not want to leave at the end! We saw crocodiles, elephants, two leopards, jackals, mongooses, monitor lizards, rabbits, a sea eagle, and lots of water buffalos, junglefowls, peacocks, marabus, white spotted deers and more birds. Our highlight was a bathing elefant, the peacock dance and spotting the leopard. We highly recommend this tour with Ajith Safari.

  They are very nice and helpful. I was doing a day trip, travelling from Galle to Yala, and got delayed for my tours. I got there late , they help... read more to speak to my Uber driver and waited for me. The safari tour is great. I got there and 1st sighting of the leopard which is rare. Save elephants crossing and many more. They dropped me off at the bus stop and directed me to the right bus to get back to Galle.

  Sakum was an à amazing driver! We was listening to us and gave several advices.
Yala park is very nice.
We saw many animals.
I recommande a... read more lot Ajith Safari

  Our driver/guide did everything to make this a smooth and enjoyable experience for us. He went above and beyond when we didn’t have any cash on us and the card... read more payment for the entrance ticket didn’t work. He exchanged our money at the nearest shop while also making sure that we still had the same spot in the queue for the park entrance (despite the delay we were causing). During the safari he also did his best and showed us the various animals he spotted. I can definitely recommend booking with this company.

  We went with a really nice driver the ajith safari found us.
Recommend to do only half visit. Is more than enough.

  An absolutely breathtaking experience across Yala National Park with Ajith. Had my first ever leopard sighting, not only 1 but 2!!! courtesy of his exceptional tracking and knowledge of the... read more park. Service was wonderful, and me and my family felt very safe and secure. 100% recommend and of course would not have to look very far next time I’m in Yala!

  Ajith and his team were so helpful and very professional. They explained everything up front and were punctual and attentive. We had our eyes out for all the big animals,... read more elephants, leopards, crocodile, peacock, wild pig and buffalo but the driver/ guide had a super keen eye and pointed out all the smaller beautifully coloured birds that our eyes missed.

Would I do their safari again? Yes. Would I recommend them? Absolutely.

Thanks Ajith and team for an amazing safari with my family and friends.

  We did the safari in Yala with Ajith and saw leopards, crocodiles, lots of birds, elephant and much more, the service from the company was amazing, and the staff were... read more so kind and it really felt like we were family, I would definitely do this again for the cheap price that it was, just and amazing experience.

  We did a fullfay Safari at yala national Park.
IT was very nice. We saw a lot of animals and our Highlight was seeing a bear!
On 12 we got... read more some traditional food from our Safari Guide, it was really delicious.
Thank you very much for the nice Tour!

  The safari experience was just wonderful! We had lucky to see 2 leopard sightings. Our guide really gave us a memorable experience. Vehicles are extremely clean comfortable and best in... read more the park. Will see you guys again soon.

  Ajith safari was the perfect choice for us. Reliable friendly and fun. They went out his way to help us with anything we needed. Our guide is very informative and... read more has very good knowledge about wildlife. A big thanks for Ajith Safaris.

  Wonderful sightings at Yala had some superb moments. We were lucky to saw one tusker and three leopards and my children were enjoyed well in that day. I recommend Ajith... read more Safaris to facilitate your safaris in Yala Sri Lanka.

  The guide was good at finding animals but put pressure on me to leave early, after I had paid $180 for the full day, which is a lot of money... read more for me. We left before the end of the day (when the light is best and it's easiest to see animals) even though I asked him to stay to the end. He lied about when the park was closing. It was a pity because aside from that the experience was good, but I can't recommend them instead of the other operators that do the same service.

  We spent one full day with our amazing driver Nalake. He was super kind, very considerate and knowledgeable. Also, he respected our wish not to stress the animals by getting... read more too close to them. We saw lots of wildlife, from monitor lizards up to elephants and water buffaloes. Impressive! We booked lunch package and enjoyed a delicious set of homemade curry & dhal. We strongly recommend Ajith's tours and Nalake as a driver.

  Amazing tour! The guide was fantastic and spotted so many animals for us. He explained us everything in a very proper English and also had a book of animals with... read more him. We got snacks and a spyglass to identify even the smallest birds.

  We booked three safaris with Ajith Jeep Safaris: Private Full Day Safari in Yala, Private Full Day Safari in Udawalawe, and Private 7 Hour Safari in Bundala. We had a... read more truly outstanding and unforgettable experience, and would do it again.

What really made this trip stand out was Mr. Nalaka, our driver and guide on all three days. With more than 12 years of experience, he knows these parks inside and out and was a patient and talented wildlife spotter. We were very fortunate to see lots of wildlife - including two leopards and two sloth bears in Yala - and that is in large part because of his years learning where to look for animals. We were also pleased with how knowledgeable he is about all animals, from mammals to birds to reptiles. He answered our many questions thoroughly and we learned so much from him! If we toured these parks again, we would want to have him as our guide.

Booking was easy and my questions were answered in advance via email and WhatsApp.

The vehicle was in very good condition, and was extremely comfortable for long days on the road. The seats were very supportive, and my husband and I both appreciated the padded covers on the bars that we leaned up against.

Finally, the boxed lunches are excellent. Traditional Sri Lankan curries, rice, and fruit were an absolute treat, and our request for vegetarian meals was easily accommodated.

  As wildlife tour guides in Alaska, we're very aware that a safari could be hit or miss. We were excited to see the birds, the trees and the gorgeous scenery... read more and didn't expect much else. Our guide, Nuwan, was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us identify dozens of birds on our full day safari. We had some amazing elephant experiences as well! Nuwan also managed to find 2 leopards, the second, we wouldnt have seen if it weren't for his experience listening to what the monkeys and elk were saying. We're used to animals showing themselves sporadically in AK, but in Yala we were surprised at how much wildlife there was almost all day long. We were initially worried the crowds would scare animals away, but Nuwan did a good job keeping us on quiet backroads and finding even the smallest animals to keep us entertained (branch-colored chameleon, anyone?). The man has eagle eyes and found more interesting things in the jungle that we didn't really care if we saw a leopard or not! Overall, the trip was well worth it and we were pleasantly surprised. Thanks, Nuwan!

  Yala national park is second in Srilanka. The place is beautiful and greenery is just breathtaking. We started from our stay at 4.30am and reached the entrance. It was very... read more cold early in the morning. Please make sure you wear warm clothes to Safari. It has a very beautiful lake. We saw different varieties of birds, very colourful and prettiest. We could only see birds, elephants, deers. We did see 3 leopards. Highly recommended Yala and Ajith tours.

  We did 2 safaris with YalaWild, one full day safari in Yala national park and one half day safari in Bundala national park. Both of them where excellent, despite the... read more weather not being that good.

Our guides shared a lot of information about the environment and wildlife in the national parks, and where excellent spotters. The jeeps where also in really good condition and their driving skills on point.

In Yala, we managed to see 5 leopards (one mother with cub), a sloth bear, wild buffalo, elephants (babies as well), crocodiles, jackalls, etc etc. All thanks to our spotter Daneke and a lot of luck. He knew where to go and how to act once we saw the animals. He really treated them with respect. Breakfast and lunch where very tasty and we really enjoyed our trip. In the afternoon, it started raining quite heavily and all the animals took shelter in the woods. Because of this we saw way less animals in the afternoon but the elements are under no man's control.

When we went to Bundala, it was pouring all the time. This seriously limited the amount of wildlife we could see, but our guide still did his best and showed us turtles, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, pelicans, eagles,... The rain was a bummer but despite this it was still really nice.