Private Tour

Yala National Park Private Safari

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience an adventure in Yala National Park, located in the southeast of Sri Lanka. Ride in a soft-top Jeep and view the natural wonder of the park with the roof open. Watch the sky bloom at dawn or fade to dusk, depending on your preference, and search for wild animals. Hotel pick-up and drop off is included during this full-day, morning, or evening adventure.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A maximum of 6 people per booking

Not recommended for child aged 5 years or under

Please Advise which safari would you like to go on when you making the booking for Half Day Safari.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).

Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.

Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Palatupana Park Gate.

1L Water

Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).

Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate

Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep With No Tickets" selected.

Food And Drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Yala National Park

Meet at the gate of Yala National Park at 5:30 am or 2:30 pm to begin your safari adventure. Yala National Park is one of the preeminent spots in Sri Lanka to view a broad variety of wildlife. Admire fan-tailed peacocks in the woods where monkeys leap and chatter. There are 32 species of mammals in the park, including threatened species such as sloth bears, leopards, elephants, water buffalos, wild boars, spotted deers, sambars, and golden jackals. Yala National Park’s Block 1 has recorded the highest density of leopards among the populations scattered in the wildlife parks of Sri Lanka. View the large population of elephants that wander the park. Yala National Park is also rich in birdlife, with around 130 species. After a thorough exploration of all the wildlife, the park has to offer, end your tour at the departure point. • Please Advise which safari would you like to go on when you making the booking for Half Day Safari. SKU: LK50030100

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Jeep with Tickets (3 hrs)

LK50C01C00: Yala National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Tickets (3 hrs)

Jeep with Tickets (6 hrs)

LK50C01F01: Yala National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Tickets (6 hrs)

Jeep with No Tickets (12 hrs)

LK50C01L00: Yala National Park Private Safari including Jeep with No Tickets (12 hrs)

Jeep with Tickets (12 hrs)

LK50C01L01: Yala National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Tickets (12 hrs)

Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs)

LK50C01C00: Yala National Park Private Safari including Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs)

Jeep with No Tickets (6 hrs)

LK50C01F00: Yala National Park Private Safari including Jeep with No Tickets (6 hrs)

Reviews

4.38

48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great expectations
Carolyn M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
2.00
I booked this Safari trip online via Viator which was confusing because I thought it included the travel from our hotel to the Safari Park but it didn’t the 12 hours that I booked was just for being in the Safai park. I asked the operator to reduce the time to 4 hours. Luckily they refunded me part of my expenses. The Safari itself was a little disappointing. The animals were so far away there were far too many Safari jeeps. I had to tell the driver to slow down because of the rough tracks and to speak to the driver I had to knock on his window for him to wind it down and I could talk to him. The marketing of the experience and the national park is excellent but in reality it’s a money pit but I guess that money pit goes to keeping out the developers. I would recommend it to keep the environment from development.
Ok
Michael S,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excelente tour - Guide waited for us even if we were running late; was trying to show as many animals as possibe
It’s ok!
Christian R,
Mar 5, 2024
- Viator
4.00
We got picked-up at right time and spend the day in Yala. We made a break in the middle. Our driver was showing us to an animal if he saw one. Unfortunately we booked 6hours, but we got 5 hours. Picked up at 5, back at hotel at 10. Because of all the trees and bushes it’s hard to find a lot of animals. So don’t expect a lot.