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Yala National Park Half-Day Special Leopard & Elephant Safari

4.916 reviewsDay trips

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience the thrill of Yala National Park like never before. Your knowledgeable local guides know the best wildlife spots, giving you the chance to see leopards, elephants, and exotic birds up close. Travel in comfortable safari jeeps designed for maximum viewing, enjoy a fresh vegetarian breakfast with fruits and coffee, and capture unforgettable memories in one of Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks. Perfect for photographers, families, and nature lovers seeking an authentic and safe wildlife adventure.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 4x4 safari jeep on a SHARED BASIS(maximum 6 guests per vehicle)
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • First aid / medical kit available in the jeep
  • Binoculars
  • Cool box with chilled water and drinks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Enjoy a fresh vegetarian breakfast with seasonal fruits and a hot cup of coffee during your safari, giving you the perfect wildlife adventure in Yala.

What's not

  • Park entrance tickets must be purchased at the entrance.

Itinerary

  1. At the park entrance, around 20 minutes is reserved for ticketing and entry procedures. Our team ensures an early arrival, securing a front position in the queue. This gives travelers a significant advantage, entering the park before the crowds and increasing the chances of spotting wildlife during the most active hours. After entering the park at sunrise, your safari begins with an expert local guide who navigates through the best wildlife zones. The early morning hours provide ideal conditions to spot animals in their natural habitat.

    20 min

  2. Explore one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife parks on a safari. Travelers will experience a guided game drive through different zones of the park, with opportunities to see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer, buffalo, and a wide variety of bird species.

    6 h

  3. Breakfast is served at a special scenic spot within the park, where guests can dine in the heart of nature. While enjoying the meal, travelers may witness wildlife activity nearby, creating a truly unique and unforgettable safari experience.

    20 min

  4. As part of the safari, you will explore the beautiful Yala Beach area, where the jungle meets the ocean. Guests can take a relaxing break, enjoy the fresh sea breeze, and watch Elephant Rock, a unique natural formation often surrounded by wildlife.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
For travelers without pickup, please meet us at Yala Palatupana Entrance, B499, Sri Lanka by 5:45 AM. Our guide will greet you to start the wildlife safari promptly. Please arrive on time to ensure you don’t miss the adventure.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Tickets
Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 60 travellers
Operated by
Roshan Safari
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Yala National Park

  • Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 100 day trips we list in Yala National Park.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 100.
  • 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.

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