Private Tour

Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

From USD 58

3.78

23 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Book a safari, and meet your personal driver-guide at Hambantota Port. Head inside (own expense), board your private 4x4, and explore the dirt trails around the reserve, Sri Lanka’a biggest wildlife sanctuary.

As you explore, learn about the reserve’s geography and species from your guide, and scan the forests, grasslands, lakes, and brush. Keep your camera ready for sightings of leopards, usually spotted near the lakes, and sloth bears; and watch for elephants, deer, jackals, wild pig, and water buffalo.

Look, too, for wetland birds like Storks, spoonbills, and egrets, including migratory species (November-March), and perhaps spot reptiles like mugger crocodiles, monitor lizards, snakes, and the rare Indian star tortoise. Other species include pond and soft-shelled turtles, and varieties of butterfly like the Blue Mormon and Crimson Rose.

End of the adventure we'll drop you back to Hambantota port.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hambantota Port pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Transportation in a Safari Jeep (maximum of 7 passengers per jeep)

Entrance Fees

Options

3-4 Hours Tour

Reviews

3.78

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nothing to see
Nicole G,
Feb 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00
There is nothing to see there. Maybe a couple of deers and a elephant one kilometer away. Also two chikens.
Good but overcharged park entry
andrew a,
Dec 15, 2024
- Viator
3.00
The tour was good and would have given it 5 stars BUT on the link they sent with the booking it stated the fee for entering the park was $25 but on the email they sent the night before it was increased to $45. This happened to the other people in the party so we feel we were misled. We have requested a partial refund from Viator as they need to manage their suppliers properly
Trip to Yala National Park
Linda Z,
Dec 15, 2024
- Viator
3.00
Unfortunately we were kept waiting for 55 minutes as other guests did not show up. It was ridiculous to wait that long - I had to go to the tour operator and demand a refund if we didn’t leave right away. The driver did his best but spoke no English so couldn’t provide any information on the drive to the park. The jeep was too difficult for me to climb up into - there should at least be steps to assist with this (some of the other jeeps did have steps). The guide/driver (Nalaga) was very good - informative and tried to find as many animals as possible. He did say that it’s very rare to see a sloth bear and the leopards are generally only seen in the early morning and late in the day. We saw many elephants, spotted deer, water buffaloes, wild boars, monkeys , crocodiles and various birds.
Awful experience
David S,
Dec 13, 2024
- Viator
1.00
Worst shore excursion I have been on ever. 5 hours of rattling around on potholed roads to a “game park “ which consisted of a lot of foliage and a total dearth of animals. What a total waste of money. I don’t know how they can even term this a “safari”
Outstanding experience
angduxbury,
Dec 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Thus was an outstanding tour.Travelling in the open jeep made it possible to experience the environment. Our tour guide was excellent, he sought out the animals we wanted to see and was patient when we wanted to spend time filming and taking photos. The national park is stunning and very worth seeing.