Private Tour
Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Nature-loving travelers will enjoy a private 4-hours safari tour in Yala National Park. After a handy pickup from Hambantota, embark on a comfortable Jeep safari in the sanctuary. Look out for elephants, sloth bears, leopards, and crocodiles, among other birds and animals. Learn more about the park and its inhabitants from your guide. At the end of the day, transfer back to Hambantota Port.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Yala National Park Entrance Tickets.
4WD Toyota Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
Free Pickup/Drop off from/to Hambantota Port.
Water bottle per person.
Service of an English speaking Driver. (Also your Tracker)
Food and Bevarages.
National Park Entrance Tickets Price not added for Jeep only bookings.
What To Expect
Yala National Park
After picking up you from Hambantota Port, you will reach the Yala National Park Entrance. The safari will take you on a short game drive through the wilds of Yala. With a variety of natural habitation types and their rich ecology, you will not lack wonders to feast your eyes upon. From elephants to leopards, and from crocodiles to sea birds, you will be able to immerse yourself in experiencing the sensations of raw nature with all the proper safety measures. You will be traveling in a rough terrain (4WD) game vehicle. The safari takes serious consideration of your safety and therefore, with regards to the wild elephants and other larger wildlife, and while the vehicle may stop at intervals, it is strongly advised that you do not descend from your jeep for safety purposes (especially when coming upon lone elephants, which may get aggressive when disturbed). You are also asked to follow the advice of your safari guide at all times during the safari. End of safari back to Port.
Yala National Park
Yala National Park safari
Options
Transport | Jeep with Tickets
Pickup included
Transport with Jeep Only
Pickup included
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour is a rip off!
Ellie O,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
1.00Firstly unlike other tours that pick you up in the comfort of an air conditioned car- this tour picked us up in a very bouncey jeep that crawled along the road at ants pace. Buses, bicycles you name it passed us! Then after travelling along a road for 25 mins- our driver turned around as he was lost! I tried to call the tour operator as it was so infuriating that we were SO slow and very uncomfortable. Whilst others on our cruise had a lovely 4 hr tour with comfortable transfers and lunch included. We on the other hand had an additional 2 hrs bouncing around in the jeep on the roads- with no lunch or breaks AND it cost us THREE TIMES MORE than anyone else paid!! Did we see much- no not really- but you can't blame the company nor driver for that. It is what it is, but the disorganization and time wasted was something I would NOT recommend. Oh and if you are from Australia- REALLY DO NOT BOTHER! We see crocs, Ibis, peacocks etc far closer than anything on this tour!
Yala safari with Trevceylon.
Albert N,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
2.00Our driver was good in getting us to and from Yala, but the vehicle did not provide proper seatbelts and seat headrests which can be dangerous. Our guide did not provide much explanation during the safari perhaps due his poor English skills which was disappointing as we expected a guide who can describe the park and animals during the safari. Also, he was unable to track the animals very well because we spotted animals before him, and often needed to request him to stop and backup the jeep. We did see a few animals, but overall the experience was somewhat underwhelming.
Painful experience
Linda F,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00The ad said Toyota truck with English speaking guide. The truck was decrepit horrible suspension. Hardly running. Guide did not speak English. Would point but could not tell us if itwasanelephant or bird we were looking for. We asked to be taken back to ship early but he didntunderstand. We are two 80 year olds and were injured due to the horrible potholes. We wish we had not gone.
Guide/tuk tuk driver was...
Ilene B,
Jan 5, 2025
- Viator
2.00Guide/tuk tuk driver was in training and did not speak English. Therefore, partnered with another driver who kept coming back to tell what we were seeing. The drivers were very nice, but could not answer any questions because I did not understand our English. It was frustrating for us and not as described by Viator
Bumpy ride to see wildlife creatures
Linda F,
Jan 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00This safari offered a glimpse into the national park which contains local birds,deers,an assortment of creatures & the highlight was seeing elephants. Set your expectations since this is not a “safari” like in Botswana or S. Africa with the big 5. The roads are really rough & hard on the back but our driver & guide did their best to keep us safe & point out the highlights. The park is about an hour drive each way from the cruise port but we made it in plenty of time. Many of the animals were far away so hard to see or photograph but it’s an outdoor adventure which we always enjoy
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