Full day / Half Day WildlifeAdventure in Yala-National-Park
Overview
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1 day
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Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
You can see wild life animals specially Leopard, Sloth Bear, Elephants, Spotted Deers,Crocodiles, Wild Boars, Wild Buffalos, Sambur Deers and lot of animals and nature. There are so much beautiful places to see.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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
What To Expect
YALA (යාල) NationalPark is the most visited and Secondlargest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. Including Sri Lankan Elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park,and it has one of the highest Leopard densities in the world .so many individual Leopards are estimated to roam in Block I.The Eelephant herd of Yala contains 100–150 individuals.The Sri Lankan Slothbear, Leopard, Elephant, and Wildwaterbuffalo are all threatened mammals that Yala harbours. Although water buffaloes are indigenous to Sri Lanka, most populations contain genes of the domestic stock or have descended from feral populations. The elephant population of the park varies seasonally. Early morning first 2 hours and the day ended last 2 hours is the golden hours for the leopard spots. Leopards and Bears was rare Animals.We are Recommended Full-day And Half-Day (7Hours) Safari Tours to See Leopard. Morning safari Tour And Evening safari tour Also good to see All kind animals, It depends on the With Day Sightings.Please Understand this is a Wild Life!!
Options
Yala Afternoon 4Hours Safari
First Duration: 4 hours Water Yala national park Block 1 Toyota Hilux Luxury Jeep Experience Safari Driver Pickup included
Yala Morning 5Hours Safari
Duration: 5 hours Water Yala National park Block 1 Toyota Hilux Luxury Jeep Experience Safari Driver Pickup included
Special Full-Day Safari Tour
1st class Duration: 1 day Food and Drinks : Srilankan Lunch Cool Water Bottled Fruit Cool Drinks Luxury Jeep: Japanese and Mahindra 4WD Experience Safari Driver Pickup included
Yala Half-Day Safari Tours(7h)
Duration: 7 hours: We will pick in you 4.30am and get back to the Hotel 12.00pm Water Japan/Mahindra Luxury Jeep: 4WD Experience Safari Driver Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Free hotel pickup and Drop off. (Around the yala area)
Experienced Safari Driver (Also your tracker).
Those prices include Luxury Safari Jeep Fees only. This is the cheapest way to book a safari Tour
Not Include Entrance Fees
Not Include Entrance Fees. You have to buy entrance tickets yourself.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
263 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elephants, sloth bear and a leopard
Carrie M,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Udayanga was the best. We had several amazing experiences with the elephants and also observed a leopard and a sloth bear and avoided the crowds. It felt like we had the park to ourselves . He was friendly and knowledgeable and ensured we had a terrific safari.
Amila was one of the best guides
Carrie M,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amila was amazing. A very skilled safari guide. He knew where the leopard was going. We sat for a bit and sure enough the leopard came out of the woods. We had a wonderful view of the leopard
Great Yala NP Tour! Recommended!
leunam666,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Punctual pick-up at the hotel. Very attentive, safe and friendly driver. Tour is recommended! With little luck, you'll see a lot of great animals.
Great afternoon safari
Joey U,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were picked up on time at our hotel and drove to Yala park for the afternoon safari. We saw a lot of elephants (with baby!), deers, buffalo’s, birds and a crocodile. Unfortunately no leopard The driver was very good at spotting the animals and he asked what we wanted to see.
Great experience with passionate host
hanpeternicholas,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much for the amazing tour. Our host: Amila was absolutely great. He started by asking our expectations and priorities, and he worked so hard to find each animal for us. He was constantly communicating with other drivers to get information of sightings. When we found one, he would teach us many facts. We could really feel his passion and love for animals. Animals: We got lucky to see baby elephants, an eagle with prey, and a peacock fully open, among countless others. So much better than a zoo which holds animals captive. However, the sightings depend on the day, so better to go with low expectations but be surprised! Logistics: We got picked up at the hotel, drove to the park, bought the park tickets, then waited in line until the park opened. Good thing this tour comes to pick you up early because there are a lot of jeeps to get in. Once in, Amila took us deep into the park so there were less jeeps around us. Very smart.
Great experience
SHIGEHIRO N,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You will receive a confirmation email from the day before and a photo of your car to pick you up, so you can rest assured. It's early morning but you'll be picked up on time. The guide driver seemed very used to finding many animals. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the leopard because it was raining the night before, but the driver tried very hard to find it while keeping in touch with his fellow drivers. The car shakes a bit because of the rough road, but I experienced a great view.
Safari
simonasZ3582RZ,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had amazing time, our guide was respectful, took enough time to explain us everything and showing the species in the atlas ☺️ we came early around 5 am, saw many animals on full day tour - spotted dears, water buffalos, monkeys, crocodiles, lizard, many birds species.. also lucky to see leopard, and sloth bear! Unforgettable experience!
Perfect wildlife and human experience
jimhQ2257DB,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our morning safari was an awesome experience from start to end. We expected to see some wildlife but definitely not seeing almost all the wildlife in this national park. Elephants, monkeys, tons of birds, mammals, sloth bear, wild cat, reptiles... Our guide Udayanga was really professional, explaining and naming everything we saw, driving smoothly and safely, leading us away from crowded roads very fast. He is also a very good human, passionate about the wildlife and respectful. We saw a lot of crazy other tours driving people around without any concern of the surrounding and the wildlife, ready to do everything to get them a good picture. But at the end with the patience and perfect behaviour of Udayanga we saw exactly the same, everytime in a good spot and in a more peaceful way. ස්තූතියි 🙏
The best!!!!
Fra gu 85,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the first safari of our lives with Udayanga and it was wonderful (we chose the afternoon safari). He very kind and really passionate, gave us so much information about the animals and the park and has a crazy view! We saw three leopards (we were lucky), crocodiles, mongooses, fawns and deer, buffalo, an eagle, a jackal, lots of birds and went far and wide to show us the elephants too! For us he was the top of this trip. Thanks for everything!!! Francesca and Michele
Yala afternoon safari
Tommy C,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just back from 2 weeks in Sri Lanka & the safari was my highlight of the trip, I found Yala Leopard Eye Safari through Facebook then checked TripAdvisor and saw the positive reviews so booked up through WhatsApp & paid cash on the day, We got picked up & dropped off from our hotel as me & my wife where staying in Tisssamaharama (Serenity Tissa) by Udayanya who was very knowledgeable about the park & the species of wildlife, the gates don't open until 2 pm for the afternoon safari's, Once we entered the park we were taken to the main watering holes as it's dry session more animals & birds where in the area & it didn't disappoint plenty of Elephants, Water Buffalo, Crocodiles, Deer, Monkey & endless water birds.
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