Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari
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Explore breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. We're the only Sri Lankan safari operator mentioned both in Lonely Planet and the number one provider on Trip Advisor for more than a decade.
With our team of experienced driver-guides and committed tour designers, we offer a range of safari packages to suit every interest & budget, from encountering Asian elephants to witnessing the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.
We take pride in our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable operations, ensuring that our safaris safeguard the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. For over 30 years, we've served clients from around the world with comfort, enjoyment, and adventure.
NOTE -
As an authorized company to offer safari services in YALA National Park, all of our 4X4 vehicles have necessary approvals & all of our drivers have the special licenses to provide their service as safari drivers in the YALA National Park - issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 2 person need for the booking, or the single person can book for the price of two
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
For the Full Day Safari - Mineral Water Bottles (2 liters Per Person)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
For the Full Day Safari - Rice, Chicken, Dhal Curry, Beans, Potato Tempered, Papadam Sri Lankan fruits.
Safari Jeep (max 6 pax) on SHARING BASIS
Experienced Driver/Guides, licensed from the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka
If you're staying in a place beyond given area, we can arrange pickup with extra charge. Contact us
On request - Sri Lankan picnic breakfast - 8USD P.P. (Hopper & Egg Hopper, Coconut & Sini Sambol)
Entrance Fees - Yala national park - 13,000LKR Per Person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Yala National Park
Embark on a thrilling wilderness adventure into YALA National Park, home to the world's most concentrated population of leopards! Sri Lankan leopard is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards. We aim to be in the YALA National Park in the first two hours of the day (6 to 8 a.m.) and/ or the last two hours of the day (4 to 6 p.m.). In the vernacular of wildlife enthusiasts, this is called "Golden Hours" which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards. Accordingly, we have planned 4 separate safari options for you to choose from. - Morning - Afternoon - 7-Hours - Full-day Within these tours to YALA, we will be able to give you opportunity to witness Sloth Bear, Elephants, Crocodiles, Monkeys, Spotted Dears, Mongoose, Birds and a plethora of other mesmerizing species. With every moment promising an unforgettable encounter, YALA offers a sanctuary where the extraordinary becomes the norm.
Options
Jeep 4x4 Toyota Hilux 4 Hours
Pickup included
Jeep 4x4 Toyota Hilux Full day
Lunch: Only for the Full-Day Package :- Sri Lankan Picnic Lunch is included.
Pickup included
YALA Wildlife Safari - 7 Hours
Toyota Hilux 4X4: We use Toyota Hilux 4x4 or similar vehicle for the safaris, equipped to navigate the YALA National Park's off-road conditions
Pickup included
Reviews
325 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing safari
vilgailep,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Safari was amazing! I think we saw every animal we could possible see! Janaka was good animal spotter and tried as much as he can to let us see the animals! I heard that it’s better to go in the morning because it’s more likely to see leopard, but make sure to take some warmer clothes.
10/10 - always ahead of the crowds!
AlfieL89,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a full day tour with Ishan as our guide and driver. He was fantastic and made the experience unforgettable. He picked up on what animals we were interested in and made sure we saw elephants, leopards, snakes, birds, water buffalo. Would recommend 100% as with so many tours, it felt like we were always ahead of the crowds with every wildlife encounter. Thank you Ishan!
Thank you
harrietbrady95,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience! Our driver Janaka was absolutely incredible and made our safari trip so special. He was so informative, lovely and made sure we saw every animal. Thank you Janaka!
Very bad experience...
Francis L,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Very bad experience book here absolutely not eventually it turned out that we still had to pay edtre for the entrance this was not clearly stated in advance.
Super Safari J
mafitt,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on the safari, Janaka was a great guide. We have seen elephants, crocodiles, deer, peacocks, and from a distance twice a leopard each. We keep the tour in fond memory
Super!
YLONA D,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great safari tour with our guide Naja. Naja knew a lot to tell and show us. Both large and small animals. He followed his own path through which we saw elephants and a leopard. Highly recommended!
Misleading information
Karolien M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not book the 7 hour safari. You are in the park for 4 hours, but they charge you 7 hours. According to them, it’s pickup and dropoff time (with a lot of stops on the way where you have to wait), so we feel scammed. If you book the 4 hour safari, you get the exact same experience (even in the same truck).
Great safari
637sheridanw,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Driver very good. Found us a leopard within an hour. We saw lots of different animals. The driver was very responsive dive to the customer needs.
Great experience
182shellieb,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience. We had driver ISHAN and he was great. We saw the Leopard sitting in a tree, lots of elephants 🐘 water buffalo, monkeys, pelicans, storks, parrots, crocodiles and so much more. Wonderful memories 💖
Good experience on a budget but is better with a guide
Eloise P,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A good afternoon spent with a driver and four other passengers, plenty of room and friendly unstressed conversation. I was the last pick-up so technically had only from 3 to 5:40pm in the park. Having visited to park the day before I was loosely familiar with the geography so was slightly disappointed when the driver turned back on to the main road quite early (4:30) as though he’d had enough and wanted to head home. He tended to stop for periods to look at a rabbit or a monitor lizard which a cynic might say was killing time. However lucky for him a large group of jeeps had gathered to see a sloth bear which is an unusual sight. He was very pleased with that. We also saw an elephant but it was a fellow passenger who spotted that, rather than the driver. All in all if you have to opportunity to get a shared jeep including a guide as well as a driver you might have a more informative experience.
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