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4 hours
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The leopard is the key attraction to Yala National Park:
“Showing the leopard is our mission”
Other Animals
There are many other animals living inside yala national park where you could see with Sri Lanka Yala Safaris.
Some of important animals are:
Elephant, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Mongoose, Land Monitor, wild buffalo, samba deer, jackal,Jungle Fowls, Peacocks (pea fowls), stalks, Pigeons, Bee Eaters, eagles, kites, Falcons, pelicans, king fishers,Snakes, Beetles, aquatic Beings and many kinds of birds.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Yala National Park
The leopard is the key attraction in Yala National Park: “Showing the leopard is our mission” Other animals There are many other animals living inside yala national park where you could see with Sri Lanka Yala Safaris. Some of important animals are: Elephant, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Mongoose, Land Monitor, wild buffalo, samba deer, jackal,Monkeys, crocodiles Jungle Fowls, Peacocks (pea fowls), stalks, Pigeons, Bee Eaters, eagles, kites, Falcons, pelicans, king fishers, Hornbills, Snakes, Beetles, aquatic Beings and many kinds of birds.
Safari jeep, water, binocular per jeep and experience driver
Yala park Entry Ticket, (35 Euro person or 12000 LKR)
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Pickup included
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
mimiwlz,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We (a couple in their mid-30s from Germany) went on an afternoon safari with this provider yesterday and are really excited. Our guide was very professional, drove excellently and provided us with interesting information during the tour. In addition, he spoke very good English and even a bit of German, which made communication particularly pleasant. We found it particularly positive that he deliberately tried to avoid the large crowds. He told us that there were around 150 tours on the way – and yet we were often in areas all alone. When we encountered other cars, they were often traveling in groups. This has made the safari very special for us, because you want to experience an animal safari and not a human safari. Even though we didn't see a leopard, our guide really tried everything to make this experience possible. In the end, however, that wasn’t bad at all because the whole tour was so harmonious, relaxed and authentic and instead we saw one of the rather rare elephants with tusks and even a herd with babies. Another highlight was the conclusion of the tour: We were one of a few cars to watch the sunset outside the park, while most were taken directly to the hotel – a beautiful and very special moment. A clear recommendation!





timor132,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We participated in the Abedsafari in Yala National Park. We had a Toyota jeep just for us. The driver arrived on time & spoke very good English. In the national park, he found paths where we saw only a few jeeps. For this we saw numerous animals. our guide named the animals and told all about the animals (e.g. what the animals feed, special features...) In addition to the numerous birds & water buffalo, we saw crocodiles and elephants up close. We could also see the leopard on a tree. The highlight was that we saw one of the 25 bears. This is even rarer than the sighting of the leopard. The tour was supposed to be finished by 18:00 (plus return), but our guide discovered a few elephants where we could take numerous souvenir photos. If we would do a safari in Yala Natuonalpark again, we would definitely book again at Yanaka Safari. The tour was great.
499sullivanb,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our driver was great and very passionate about seeing the animals himself. Saw leopards, elephants, crocs, birds and more. Great experience. Be prepared to pay entrance fee after you tip at end of the very end of tour.
H436XMromanb,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
AMAZING safari, I went with my friends to see leopards and we saw 2!!!! Sramil was the best guide ever and knew exactly where to look and when to get the best chance of spotting. we saw everything: leopards, elephants (both juvenile and mature), crocs, buffalo, deer, mongoose, and so so many different kinds of beautiful birds. Our guide Sramil is truely the best and I cannot wait to come back some day and book with him again! That man deserves every penny for the experience he provides. 10/10 experience



K531JFhenryr,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Srimal was an amazing guide and he went above and beyond to make sure we saw many animals. We saw two leopards in a half day evening tour which was unheard of. Srimal was very friendly and happy to answer and questions.

Till W,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Overall, the experience was "quite okay." However, we had hoped for something more. The driver showed us the animals unfortunately only very briefly, which made the observation difficult. The Jeep was also a bit old; the seats were very hard and made the longer journey uncomfortable. Another deficiency was that the water was only served on demand and then only warm. But what we really lacked was the promised binoculars. On a safari, I think this is indispensable to observe the animals well. It was fine, but there is definitely room for improvement, especially in terms of equipment and service.
AnnaLena S,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a wonderful experience. Our guide Amila was very helpful, friendly and knew lots of interesting facts about the animals. We told Amila that we didn't want to hunt leopards, but wanted to see all the animals in the park. We wanted an experience without crowds and jeeps – and that's exactly what we got. Thank you very much, Amila – it was a great experience where the animals were respected.



maaikev731,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Super nice experience. I asked quite late in the evening if a safari was possible for tomorrow. I received a very quick response and it was quickly arranged. We were picked up at our hotel by Amila. He was the driver and guide. He explained everything well. He quickly spotted many animals and gave fun facts. He knew a lot and was enthusiastic. We were able to see many animals up close, including the leopard









Suganya L,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My husband and I had the best time exploring Yala National Park. We did the half-day tour, although it felt short, Su, our guide, did an absolutely phenomenal job showing us all the wonderful birds and animals. We even had the absolute pleasure of spotting the infamous Sri Lankan leopard! Su’s knowledge and guiding skills were second to none. Many thanks for an unforgettable experience!
I4222YMjacobf,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Just finished our safari, it was a great time. I would definitely recommend. The guides were great and we saw lots of animals. Our guide worked hard to show us animals and get us close. Bring your own binoculars if you can. We had a lot of fun!





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