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From: Ella - YALA Safari - Drop off: Arugam Bay / Arugambay

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Overview

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9 hours 30 minutes

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This is our warm invitation for you to explore breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka with our company. And with this package, we are ready to give you two Game Drives. The first one covers the "Golden Hours" and the second one goes off the beaten path in YALA. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, as it is a shared safari.

We're the only Sri Lankan safari operator mentioned both in Lonely Planet and the number one provider on Trip Advisor for more than a decade.

We take pride in our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable Safari operations. For over 35 years, we've served clients from around the world with comfort, enjoyment, and adventure.

NOTE -

As an authorized company to offer safari services in YALA National Park, all of our 4X4 vehicles have necessary approvals & all of our drivers have the special licenses to provide their service as safari drivers in the YALA National Park - issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please be informed that the entrance fees for the YALA National Park is not included in this package.

You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs. 11,000/- , approx. $37 per person) or through a credit card. (There is no facility at present at the YALA National Park entrance to make cash payments in foreign currencies)

The total duration of the Tour is around 9 hours and 30 minutes. This includes 3 hours and 30 minutes inside the YALA National Park, 2 hours to Pick up and reach to the entrance and 4 hours to Drop off after the safari.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Tangalle

1 hours and 30 minutes - From one of the most beautiful parts of the beaches in Southern Sri Lanka, you are going to be picked up by our drivers from the hotels in and around the Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella area. Pick up vehicle will be an air-conditioned car or mini van with luggage space. Pick up times will be (Morning Safari - 3.30 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - if you want to have lunch before the safari select 12.00 p.m. / else 12.30 p.m.). After picking you up we will start the journey with the aim of reaching to Tissamaharama, and to have ample time to reach the YALA main entrance on time.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Tissamaharama

You will get down from the transfer vehicle at Ajith Safari Jeep Tours office in Debarawewa, Tissamaharama and pay for the meals (if requested). Then get on to the safari vehicle. We use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicle for the safari, specially equipped to navigate the YALA National Park's diverse off-road conditions easily. Safari vehicles consist of 6 individual seats, which gives a 270 degree view to the guest.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Experienced Driver cum Guide

Air-conditioned transfer vehicle(From Hiriketiya to Tissamaharama & from Tissamaharama to Arugambay)

Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle - (maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle)

Drop off in Arugam Bay area

Hotel pickup - From Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella area

If you're staying in a place beyond given area, we can arrange pickup with extra charge. Contact us

Yala national park - 13,000LKR Per Person

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From: Ella - YALA Safari - Drop off: Arugam Bay / Arugambay

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Reviews

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  • Best experience going must do!

    G7141ETgemmat,Jan 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing tour, saw incredible animals including elephants and leopard! Ishan was brilliant driver, he was so helpful and knew all the best spots to see the animals.

  • Amazing experience

    110feysals,Jun 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience.Great service The driver Janeka was also amazing. He knew what he was doing.Would highly recommend!!

  • Wonderful experience

    K5330AFjeannec,Jun 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful tour in Yala with our super guide NAJA ! Very focused on making us enjoy our tour & most of all on leopards track !!

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