Yala National Park Safari Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

13 hours

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Experience the best of Sri Lanka’s wilderness on a guided adventure through Yala National Park, one of Asia’s top wildlife destinations. Led by an officially licensed Yala Safari Jeep Driver, this tour offers a safe, ethical, and immersive journey in a 4x4 open jeep designed for excellent visibility and photography. Choose from Full-Day, Morning (7-Hour Leopard Focus), or Evening safari options to match your schedule. Your expert guide uses responsible tracking and deep knowledge of the park to help spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, monkeys, and over 200 bird species. Yala’s diverse landscapes—lakes, forests, grasslands, and rocky viewpoints—create a stunning backdrop throughout the tour. All experiences follow strict park regulations and Viator’s Animal Welfare Policy, ensuring respectful, non-intrusive wildlife viewing. Enjoy a comfortable, informative, and unforgettable safari into the heart of Yala.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Yala National Park

Experience the best of Sri Lanka’s wilderness on a professionally guided adventure through Yala National Park, one of Asia’s top destinations for wildlife viewing. Operated by an officially licensed Yala National Park Safari Jeep Driver, this tour offers a safe, ethical, and immersive experience in a 4x4 open safari jeep designed for clear visibility and photography.

13 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

4x4 open safari jeep (comfortable seats & elevated view)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All fuel & park-approved driving routes

Official licensed Yala National Park safari jeep driver

Wildlife-spotting guidance

Yala National Park entrance tickets

Meals

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Evening Safari (2:00PM–6:30PM)

Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

7hrs Safari (Leopard Focus)

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Full-Day Safari(4:30AM–5:30PM)

Duration: 13 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun & Adventurous Safari Tour to Yala National Park
Akitohcy,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kudos to Menaka, it was our first family safari trip to a National Park and his experience led us to many beautiful sightings of the prized spotted leopard, elephant, alligator and more. We enjoyed and appreciated his fun driving as well; Getting our family into the "adventurous safari mode" and always angling us into best position to spot the animals.
Even with storm, a great experience
Crisuch,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great, we saw Leopard, elephants and a lot of animals, we dropped a good tormenat but that didn't stop us. Besides, that meant there weren't many jeeps that day. Thanks for everything.
Safari
sarasS9751DC,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really nice. Our guide were great and did everything he could for us to see a leopard and elephants. We saw almost all animals and it’s low season
Amazing experience
975shelbyd,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing safari we saw: Elephant Elk Leopard Jackal Water buffalo Peacock Deer Black face grey langa monkey Crocodile Our tour guide went above and beyond to ensure we were safe, comfortable and saw the best angles of the animals.
Menaka is a Nature and photography lover
Getaway00974517024,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Menaka is very good guide who respect the nature and animal. Who also have very good knowledge so he s able to advice and also know to stop to let you take pictures in a good condition. As photographers it's well appreciated. Each time I go to yala I call him to book. He come on time at hotel and wait for us. I recommend
One of the best experiences of my life
carolinagL5394YL,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It has certainly been an amazing experience. I imagined seeing animals but not so close. Our driver (Menaka) certainly did his best to get us to see the leopard. It was amazing how close we could see him, how lucky we were to be able to see him was certainly him. I recommend 100000% doing this tour and if you are lucky enough to be touched by our guide, rest assured that if you are nearby any animal will do everything possible to see it.
Unique experience and amazing service
alexmC9060QI,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unique experience and specially thanks to our drive and this company. Amazing from day 1 and made sure we got the best positions to view the animals.
Amazing!
Travel66320300220,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I It was an incredible experience. Without a doubt, we had the best guide, Menaka. Thanks to him, we were able to see the leopard and all kinds of animals. We had a great time, and he even gave us a snack. I 100% recommend him!
Bundala
sarahbE3490AE,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly Ranger/driver, lots of beautiful birds seen where he also explained, also he drove to a stretch of beach which was just beautiful and no people
Great day
juliedB617ZQ,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great day with Mala. He really did his best to give us the best experience. The elephants were amazing. The leopards we saw from a distance. All the tours head to where the leopards are so just be prepared for that. Mala does his best... speed included...to get there first. It was fun unless you are a nervous passenger. He is an amazing driver though. Just a heads up too there isn't any internet so you will need cash for the entrance fee. They take a break where you can get lunch and snacks. Cash only