Private Tour

Yala Safari from Hambantota Port by BTM - Private & All Inclusive

Overview

Available languages

English

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Yala Safari Shore Excursion is organized by Bentota Travel Mart for the tourists who visit Hambantota Port and would want to do Yala Safari.

You will have a great chance to spot rare Leopard while Elephants & various kind of animals. Yala wild safari is one of the most popular activities in Sri Lanka.

Attractions & Activities –

• Yala Natinal Park Jeep Safari

Key Points:

• You can choose Half Day Safari (3-4 Hours) Or Full Day Safari ( 6-8 Hours) with Picnic Lunch

Inclusions:

• Return Return Transportation from Hambantota Port to Yala in an Air Conditioned Vehicle (Car or Van)

• Private Safari Jeep

• National Park Entry Fees

• Picnic Lunch (Only Included for Full Day Safari)

• Mineral Water

Exclusions:

• Tips

This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.

Some roads in the Park are bit bumpy. Not suitable for travelers with back problems.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

National Park Fees

Safari Jeep

Return Transportation from Hambantota Port

Picnic Lunch ( Only Included for Full Day Safari)

Gratuities

What To Expect

Yala National Park

Yala National Park offers a unique wildlife experience, home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears, many other wildlife as well as diverse bird species Its breathtaking landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for thrilling and unforgettable animal encounters. Expert-guided jeep safaris take visitors deep into the park for close-up wildlife sightings. Every journey ensures an exclusive and immersive adventure in Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife sanctuary.

4 hours • Admission Included

Bentota Travel Mart

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Without Entry Fees

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Pickup included

Full Day Safari with Lunch

Picnic Lunch
Pickup included

Half Day Safari (3-4 Hours)

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Pickup included

Dec31

Dec 31
Pickup included

Reviews

4.65

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Safari in Hambantota
Claire S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Superb experience of a safari guides were great helpful & very friendly . Disappointed we didn’t see any leopards
Another incredible tour
C4061INkateo,
Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sakun organised a private tour of Yala and then Bundala. Our drive and safari driver were both amazing. Our safari driver ensured we saw everything from the elusive leopard to a herd of elephants. While Yala was a very busy place, once we had found the top animals he took us exploring in quieter areas. We stopped and had a delicious picnic lunch - far better than most restaurants. Highly recommend this company and will look to them again when we return to Sri Lanka.
Amazing safari thanks to our driver and guide!!
LLLOUISELLL,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So glad we picked BTM for our Safari at Yala National Park. I arranged this tour from Australia, for a cruise excursion. I accidentally booked the tour for the wrong day, and the company realised (based on other people’s bookings) so they contacted me to clarify. I was very impressed with the this, as it was my own error, and I had already paid. The communication through WhatsAp was excellent, and everything was as they said it would be. Our drivers and guide were very friendly and professional. We were extremely lucky to see a family of elephants very close up, crocodiles feeding, the elusive leopard with its cub (momentarily) and many other amazing animals!!
Once i booked, I received...
Eryl W,
Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Once i booked, I received a whatsapp message very quickly about the trip & the day before. We were collected from the port promptly & taken by car to the entrance of the Yaka National Park by a polite driver then handed over to the Jeep driver. As per Park rules, we had to stop for lunch at 12pm, we did have to wait about 40min for lunch but when it came, it was a buffet lunch. Would have been good to have been told how long for lunch. We had 2h for lunch & a walk along the beach before back in the Jeep. The jeep driver was experienced in driving & finding & naming the animals/ birds. A full day & arrived back at the ship in good time. Well worth booking as much cheaper than the cruise company tour.
Great Yala Experience
Phillip E,
Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great full day tour of Yala, unfortunately no sighting of leopard but lots of other animals to see!! Our guide was waiting for us as agreed in a private car at the meeting point at the cruise terminal to whisk us off to meeting point for the off road Jeep. Arrived back in plenty of time before the ship was due to leave with no concerns. A great trip from start to finish which I’d recommend using this tour company for.
perfect excursion for a day in the port of Hambantota
sveneC6871SI,
Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super organized excursion, pickup, transportation and safari were very good. The price includes a delicious lunch buffet overlooking the sea. A very successful day. We highly recommend the tour.
Superb experience
Andre L,
Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The driver met us at the gate as communicated. They took us by car to the park, where we transferred to the off-road vehicle. Other companies take you all the way from the port and back in the semi open off road vehicles. The car was a far more comfortable experience. The park visit was amazing. We had the vehicle to ourselves along with a guide. The guide was very knowledgeable and helped point out animals and gave explanations. He was in contact with with guides to make sure we had the best chance to see the elephants. It’s the wet season and the elephants are hard to find and see. We had two interactions thanks to the teamwork. The guide also let the drive know when we were done taking pictures. The included lunch should also get a special shout out. This was served buffet style to a number of tour operators working together. There is a covered pavilion in the park next to the beach with washrooms. The crew set up lunch for everyone and we were served cold beverages as well. There were 10 dishes all very tasty. Clearly the food was make by locals with love and care. We finished the afternoon and were taken back to the car, to then be driven to the ship again. Everything was well organized. The tour operator had sent a few notices through WhatsApp to make sure we knew exactly what to expect. We could not have been happier.
Terrible Experience
bonniemae835,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Awful. Used Viator because they are part of Trip Advisor. The car that took us around was not a jeep as in most safaris, but a truck with seats on top. Very very uncomfortable. I was nauseous from the way the truck moved. Do not go.
Safari from cruise ship
dobbyns,
May 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this tour from a cruise stop in Hambantota, and it was excellent. The company met us at the cruise port with a name board, and because of the timing (Yala closes entry between 12 and 2pm) we had a little bit of a tour before the safari. We transferred to an open air safari vehicle near the park and had about two and a half hours in the park. You will see lots of animals! Elephants, water buffalo, and warthogs are common, as well as peacocks, herons, eagles, and many other birds. Maybe even a crocodile, or if you are very lucky, a leopard! Highly recommend.
Awesome! Beautiful Wildlife & Great Guide & Driver!
333SLP,
May 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing Day! We were picked up at the port by a very nice driver in an A/C van. We were taken almost to Yala where we switched to an open air 4x4 with a terrific guide & our driver came too. We saw so much wildlife which they spotted for us! Elephants, Water Buffalo, Antelopes, Storks, a Leopard’s Tail & more! An Amazing Day! Highly Recommend!!