Yala National Park Safari Tours
Overview
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7 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.
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
Full-Day Safari(4:30AM–5:30PM)
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included
7hrs Safari (Leopard Focus)
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Epic
F5306XLjoeyp,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide. We saw all animals. Epic trip. The drove very nice and slow. Super nice. We had a blast. Have to do with this group of you want to see animals
Unforgettable safari with Menaka at Yala National Park
glodelfanti,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing safari experience at Yala National Park with our driver Menaka. He is very friendly, professional and truly knows the park. Menaka did a great job entering the park quickly and avoiding too many jeeps, giving us better chances to see animals. Thanks to his incredible eye and experience, he always stopped in the right spots for great photos. We were lucky enough to see 4 leopards, two of them very close — an unforgettable experience! Highly recommended.
The best safari driver in Yala
annatS6788GF,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide!!! He arrived before the scheduled time and did everything he could so that we could see a leopard! Highly recommended!
Fantastic day experience exploring Yala National Park with Tharindu.
gabbyarthur,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great full day safari experience with Tharindu in Yala NP. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and ensured all our needs were met. He was an assertive driver who was always jocking for position so that we got to see leopards, elephants, jackals, deer, crocodiles, buffalo etc.
Great Safari
GrahamS62,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great safari, with competent and safe driver. He knew all the good spots for wild life sightings. We were lucky enough to have two leopard encounters Recommend without hesitation
Lovely safari, despite rain!
U189ACfrancescap,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience in Yala, seeing the elusive Yala bear, elephants, crocodiles and even a glimpse of a leopard. Our guide was very responsive to feedback and adapted the safari to our wishes, which was very appreciated!
Fantastic experience!
N2223YZwendyv,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with our guide. Have seen all animal species. Our guide made a lot of effort and made a nice trip with us through the national park. Recommended!
Fun & Adventurous Safari Tour to Yala National Park
Akitohcy,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kudos 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
5.00Great, 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
5.00Really 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
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