Amazing tour! Dilan was a wonderful guide. We got all the photos and saw the animals we wanted. He was a great driver. Thank you

  Our tour guide Ishan was fantastic! In two days we saw 4 leopards and countless elephants and their babies. In addition Ishan was able to point out a huge variety... read more of birds, reptiles, and smaller mammals. In addition to finding the animals, Ishan was able to get us away from the crowds to have some moments of peace in the beautiful outdoors. We came with our 2 year old daughter and she had a blast for 7 hours straight!

  We had the best day with Ishan ! Thank you so much, we would recommend to all. We saw leopards, elephants, monkeys and had a perfect breakfast at the beach.

  Yala is crazy. Far too many jeeps are allowed in with many only having 2 people in. Ajith try’s to make sure his jeeps have as many people in. We... read more opted for a full day safari to give the best chances of seeing a leopard as that’s the main reason people come. Most leopard viewing are generally a queue and when you can have 100 jeeps in a queue it’s a waste of time. Dilan our driver was a man on a mission, we covered a huge distance over the day, lots of time being just our jeep. What this meant was if your lucky your first at seeing the leopard. Cause if your not first here your last in the queue. We were lucky! 4 leopards in 1 day. 1 very far away with lots of jeeps around, 1 very close just our jeep, 2 together very close, only 3 jeeps but Dilan really got us in the action for an amazing viewing. The roads are tuff it’s a full on bumpy day, my watch even thought id been walking all day. It’s all about luck and driver skill. Ajith’s wife Sri Lankan breakfast and lunch was AMAZING!

  Ajith took us to the National park in his comfortable car and then transferred to a local jeep. The driver really knew the park and after the initial madness of... read more loads of jeeps around just a couple of elephants he took is off by ourselves. We saw so many elephants without any other jeeps it was amazing. We had breakfast set up at the lake, made by Ajith’s wife all in a picnic basket. The whole experience was brilliant. Ajith was fantastic again as we visited 3 national parks with him. I would totally recommend him.

  Stunning national park with far less visitors. Ajith actually came with us and drove for our safari, he is lovely and a real genuine person. He sorted a fantastic guide... read more for bundala as it’s all about the birds. The guide was excellent in spotting everything as he had worked there for 20yrs. Stunning sunrise over the lake in the morning and a brilliant 4 hour tour, even saw 2 elephants here.

  Many thanks to our guide Ishan for the great safari. We enjoyed it so much. We really noticed Ishan had a lot of knowledge about animals, birds and how to... read more find them by looking at the foot prints and listening to the sounds they make.
He took good care of us and is a good driver (in the midst of all crazy jeeps).
We definitely recommend booking this experience.
Thanks from Amsterdam

  Ishan is the best! He knew exactly where to spot the animals during our safari. Next to that, he gave a lot of additional background on the species

  The trip was wonderful. We told the guide we wanted to concentrate on seeing the Leopard and he did everything he could to find one, sadly to no avail. However,... read more we saw the elephants who came right up to us, amazing photo shoot. Also saw crocodiles, birds of prey, lizards os various description and the icing on the cake, a sloth bear, which I believe are a very rare sight. The guide was brilliant couldn't have added for more.

  I had an amazing experience on two safari trips in Sri Lanka, both organized by Ajith Safari Jeep Tours.

In Yala National Park, our guide and driver Ishan made... read more the trip unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured we saw plenty of wildlife, including elephants, crocodiles, and many birds. The landscapes were stunning, and everything was well-organized.

In Udawalawe National Park, we got incredibly close to elephants, which was a magical experience. The highlight was a delicious lunch by the river, making the day even more special.

Both safaris were fantastic, and I highly recommend them!

  Great experience despite feeling slightly disappointed by level of interactions from the “guide”.

Driver was very determined to get us to see the animals- driving as fast as... read more possible once being notified by other drivers of their whereabouts and trying hard to get us a prime viewing spot once we joined the crowd of trucks. Sadly he lacked any customer service skills. He didn’t even introduce himself to us and barely spoke to us all day. Luckily our group was lovely and we had a great day regardless but definitely don’t expect to have a guide that tells you about the park or the animals.
Was wonderful to see so many animals- we were lucky to see a sloth bear, elephants with their babies, a sleeping leopard and lots of crocs! It does feel crowded though and when an animal is spotted you will be surrounded by tens of other pushy trucks all trying to get their group the best photo.
We did the full day tour, which we weren’t aware included a 2.5hour stop off at a picnic spot for lunch. Lunch was delicious and it was nice to stretch our legs and lie out for a bit but in hindsight would have taken a book or some cards with me if I had known.
Would do again as it was lovely to see the animals but manage your expectations.

  Dilan was fantastic!
Really good day out - my first safari. I was a bit concerned before going as I’d heard lots of stories of loads of jeeps in... read more the park that move together in a frenzy. At the start it did feel like that, hundreds of jeeps all trying to get past each other to see animals. Because we’d booked the full day our tour guide Dilan was able to dive further into the jungle and we managed to see loads of wildlife.
We saw three leopards (which I think is very unusual), loads of birds, elephants, water buffalo, crocodile, sloth bear and deer.
It was a very fun day out
I think if you are expecting big expanses of land, remember that this is a jungle not the savanna, most of the area is densely packed trees and bushes and you sort of have to hope that animals come out into the track or near water to see them.

  If you have been on an African safari this will be a disappointing experience. Too many jeeps and not enough animals .the main park area ,zone 1 is thick scrub... read more so seeing animals is difficult.
There are some good bird species and you will see elephants. But good leopard sightings are few and far between. With sloth bears ever rarer .
Sri Lanka is a great country but I would not botherwith a safari ,unless you are into birds .

  We had the best private safari experience at Yala because of our excellent driver: Naja. In fact, it was so good that we did a second tour on the next... read more day which was exactly on the same high level as the first tour. We saw leopards, elephants and crocodiles on both trips plus many more animals. Naja is very experienced, knowledgeable and a good human on top. He explained animals sounds, tracks on the ground, skillful managed the traffic and was laser focused on delivering big game sightings. We were always among the first to arrive at a sighting scene. His driving skills are insane. If we come back, we would only request him again and again. Thank you so much for an awesome experience - twice!

  Naja was our guide.
We had an unforgettable day.
He was kind, serviceminded and helpful. Thanks to him we had the best day we could have.
Highly recomend.... read more

  Naja provided us with an amazing experience he is a great safari tour guy!! 100% recommended!
Awesome driver and he knows where to go!! If I visit Yala... read more again definitely I will do the tour with Naja again!
Naja is the man!

  Ajith is the best. My first safari with him was 33 !years ago. His service and company have only gotten better over time. As one of the original Safari tours... read more he really knows the National Parks and has shared his knowledge and experience with his growing team.

They a not only quick to find all the big animals we hope to see but all have a trained eye for spotting the smaller ones too.

And he has excellent accomodation with AC and hot water.

  Easy to book online at late notice, with pickup from hotel. Knowledgeable guide and driver, and customised jeeps for a good view. We saw a huge variety of wetland birds... read more as well as elephants, monitors, deer and monkeys. Highly recommended.

  My partner and I had an absolutely fantastic experience on our afternoon safari in Yala National Park. Everything about the trip was perfect – from the breathtaking sunset to the... read more incredible variety of wildlife we encountered.

Our guide and driver, Ishan, was amazing! Not only was he super friendly and knowledgeable, but he also took us to less crowded areas, allowing us to enjoy the park without feeling surrounded by other safari jeeps. Thanks to his expertise, we got up close to elephants, crocodiles, eagles, buffalos, and many more animals.

The absolute highlight of our trip? We spotted a leopard – twice! Seeing such a majestic creature in the wild was an unforgettable moment. We were also lucky enough to witness a massive elephant climbing a rocky hill – something we never expected to see!

Overall, this was one of the most memorable experiences of our travels. If you’re visiting Yala, we highly recommend booking a safari with Ishan – you won’t regret it!

  Had a great day with Ishan. We saw a sleeping leopard, loads of elephants extremely close, an owl, and many other animals. Really enjoyed the trip. Ishan was an excellent... read more guide, great English, very knowledgeable about the park and animals (in particular the birds!) and an infectious laugh. Ishan knew where to go to see the animals we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend. Thanks again, Ishan

  We had an amazing tour with Ishan! Very friendly and really did his best to get an early entrance and see the animals. Lots of expertise on the animals and... read more where they might be located. We saw a leopard, lots of Elephants and even 3 Tusk elephants. Lunch was also very nice! Thanks Ishan!

  Driver pickup on time and we took early in the morning for safari tour. Overall, it was a great experience from Mirissa to Yala safari tour and drop off in... read more Ella 🙂

  We booked a full day safari in Yala online. Their website was easy to navigate. Ishan was our driver and guide. He punctually picked up at the hotel in the... read more morning, He even drove us to the ATM, cause we did not have enough rupees on us to pay the park entrance fee. We understand wild animals can never be guaranteed to see. So we kept our expectations low, as always and hoped for the best. Fortunately Ishan, with his 13 years experience in the park, was able to skillfully navigate the park to locate most animal species you can find in Yala. So, we were able to see not just elephants, crocodiles, lizards, bisons, deers and a whole book of birds but we were lucky to spot the king of Yala - leopard. Ishan even provided us with books on mammals and birds. Overall we were very happy with our experience and we will hold great memories of this place and our guide. Thanks, Ishan!

  I have known Ajith for 33 year now. I met him when he had one Safari jeep. Over the years I have visited Sri Lanka five times and always meet... read more Ajith to do a safari. He is one of the original Safari Tours in Tissa and has a great knowledge of the national parks. He now owns and operates many jeeps, training and employees local drivers and passing on his knowledge.

I have done over night and day trips in Yala and Bundala with Ajitha and his team.

Ajith is all about customer experience and his drivers and spotters are always on the alert. They are quick to spot the big animals like elephants, leopard, bear and crocodiles and also have a keen eye for the smaller ones like all the beautiful birds and lizards.

Thanks Ajith for all the incredible tips and memories. You always make my family feel so welcome. Can’t wait to see you again.

  It was raining a lot but with Ishan we had a great day. He knows where the animals live and explains a lot. When the Elephants want to walk over... read more the road to the other side we had the best spot! Really recommend this tour and guide!

  Amazing Safari experience today, Ishan is a great 4x4 driver and knew exactly where to look for the animals (Buffalo, Elephants, Crocodiles, Birds.. and we were lucky to have a... read more surprise encounter with a leopard, because our driver recognized the warning call of the spotted deer! Full day, left very content.

  We had a wonderful safari yesterday, despite the rain at the beginning. This was mainly thanks to our driver and guide Ishan. He knew the best places to observe animals.... read more The highlight was a herd of elephants crossing the road at arm's length in front of the jeep. My tip: if you book with Ajith Safari, ask for Ishan!

  We had the most wonderful time exploring Yala National Park with our friendly tour guide Ishan. The weather was perfect, and we were so lucky to see elephants, leopards... read more and a range of other animals in their natural habitat. Ishan was brilliant - very knowledgeable about the animal wildlife and willing to ensure the best possible experience for his customers! He truly went above and beyond to find the leopard for us. Could not recommend this experience more!!

  Super day because of Isham who has a great knowledge of the Park.
But so much trafic, so much smoke and no enough silence.
But a so great guide... read more

  We had a great time with Ishan! We did a dusk safari and a dawn safari the following day. He was friendly, fun, and committed to ensuring we got to... read more see all the animals (including the elusive leopard!), while maintaining respect for the wildlife and others in the park. He pointed out animals and birds of interest and had a book with detailed information we could use for reference during the safari. He was also accommodating of toilet stops etc. Would definitely recommend for your trip to Yala!