Yala National Park

Enjoy the wildlife in its natural habitat.

How you will feel after the end of this journey

This Safari will give you the best chances to experience the variety of ecosystems Your driver/guide will ensure that you will get a better chance to experience this unique wildlife.

Inhabitants

Yala National Park is home to 44 species of mammals, including the Sri Lankan elephant, and has one of the highest leopard concentrations in the world. In Block I, there are believed to be 25 different leopards. Yala’s elephant herd consists of 300–350 animals. Yala is home to several endangered animals, including the leopard, elephant, wild water buffalo, birds, corocodile and the Sri Lankan sloth bear.

Let's Adventure Starts

Your driver/tracker will accompany you to the Yala National Park through the main entry once you have boarded your safari jeep at the Tissamaharama/Yala or Park Main entry from your accommodation. Following that, the game drive will start. Your driver/tracker will take you around the park while listening to the sounds and movements of deers and monkeys to show you the big cats (leopards), as well as Sri Lankan elephants, Sloth bears, wild water buffalos, deers, cats, and crocodiles. This safari will also give better chances for bird watchers to spot a significant number of birds.

Schedule

Departure / Return Location

Weligama

Departure Time

Please arrive by 6:15 AM for a prompt departure at 6:30 AM

Return Time

Approximately 6:30 PM

Dress Code

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen

Included

Professional Instructor
Meals
1 Hour – Free time
Transport Car

Excluded

Instructor gratuity
Sunscreen Lotion

INQUIRY FORM

Elephants on the Road:

If you are travelling on the Buttala – Kataragama Road, watch out for wild animals, especially elephants. This road literally runs through the park and some elephants are in the habit of soliciting fruits from motorists by standing across the road, allowing passage once appeased. However, elephants will give way when a vehicle approaches and are known to be well-mannered. Don’t assume every elephant venturing onto the road to be people-friendly. Drive cautiously; never alight your vehicle.