Free cancellation
Yala Half Day Safari from Yala
- 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on a half-day safari through Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries. Known for its incredible biodiversity and the highest leopard density in the world, Yala promises a thrilling experience where you’ll witness some of the island’s most iconic wildlife in their natural habitat. Highlights: Leopard Spotting: With Yala being home to one of the densest leopard populations globally, you'll have an excellent chance of spotting these elusive big cats in the wild. Encounter Majestic Elephants: Observe herds of wild elephants as they roam freely across the park’s landscapes. Rich Wildlife Variety: Beyond leopards and elephants, Yala also offers sightings of sloth bears, water buffalo, deer, crocodiles, and a vast array of exotic bird species. Diverse Landscapes: From coastal lagoons and lush grasslands to dense forests and wetlands, explore Yala’s scenic variety that creates unique habitats for wildlife.
Inclusions
What's included
- Free Hotel Pick up & Drop Off Service
- All Government Tax & Charges
- Mineral Water Bottle
- Safari Jeep with a English Speaking Driver
What's not
- National Park Entrance fees
- Any other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
Yala National Park, located in southeastern Sri Lanka, is a wildlife sanctuary renowned for its remarkable biodiversity and captivating landscapes. Spanning over 979 square kilometers, Yala is home to an array of ecosystems, from dense forests and grasslands to freshwater lakes and coastal lagoons. It’s particularly famous for its high density of leopards, offering some of the best chances to spot these elusive big cats in the wild. Besides leopards, Yala hosts a rich diversity of wildlife, including herds of elephants, spotted deer, wild buffalo, crocodiles, and the endangered Sri Lankan sloth bear. Bird enthusiasts will also be delighted by the park’s abundant avian population, with species ranging from peacocks and storks to raptors and colorful kingfishers. A visit to Yala National Park offers more than just wildlife viewing; it’s an immersive experience into Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, complete with scenic backdrops and ancient sites like the Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ceylon Travel Dream
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Yala National Park
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 100 day trips we list in Yala National Park.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Yala National Park
Yala is Sri Lanka's most visited wildlife park, a dry-zone reserve of scrub, lagoons and rock on the south-east coast, famous for leopards and elephants.
Yala National Park covers a large area of the south-east coast of Sri Lanka, a mix of dry scrub forest, grassland, lagoons, rocky outcrops and sand dunes beside the Indian Ocean. It was set aside as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and became a national park in 1938, and it is divided into blocks, of which Block 1 is the most visited. Tissamaharama, a town on a large lake, is the usual base.
