• Mirissa - The journey begins from the vicinity of Mirissa. Our drivers will pick you up from your hotel in the Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, or Dondra areas.

The start time is early morning, around 3:30 a.m., to ensure ample time to reach Tissamaharama and arrive at the YALA main entrance punctually.

Pick-up times are as follows: Morning Safari - 3:30 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 6:00 a.m.; Afternoon Safari - 11:30 a.m. The earliest two times for the Morning Safari (3:30 a.m. & 4:00 a.m.) are highly recommended. Adjust your itinerary according to your selected pick-up time. The taxi is an air-conditioned car or minivan on a SHARING BASIS.

• Tissamaharama - Upon reaching Tissamaharama around 5:30 a.m., you will transfer to the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, so we use only the robust Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicles, specially equipped to handle YALA National Park’s diverse off-road conditions. Safari vehicles have 6 individual seats, offering a 270-degree view to guests. You can leave your luggage in the taxi while on the safari. There is a 30-minute break during the Afternoon Safari for lunch. Lunch can be requested for an additional charge of USD 10 per person, featuring a Sri Lankan meal with rice, chicken curry, dhal curry, beans curry, tempered potato, papadam, and Sri Lankan fruits. (Please send meal requests at least a day before the tour)

• Yala National Park - This is the first game drive of the day, a highlight of the journey, lasting 2 hours.

We aim to be in YALA National Park at dawn for the Morning Safari or at dusk for the Afternoon Safari. These “Golden Hours” offer the best chance to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, a subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA National Park is home to approximately a hundred leopards, boasting the highest leopard density in the world.

There is also the possibility of encountering sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, spotted deer, mongoose, birds, and a variety of other species.

Your comfort and safety are our utmost priorities, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4X4 vehicles for the game drives.

• Patanangala - At the end of the first game drive, you will have a break to refresh at Patanangala beach inside YALA National Park, facing the Indian Ocean.

You can enjoy breakfast during this break. Breakfast is not included in the tour but can be requested for an additional charge of 8 USD per person. (Please send meal requests at least a day before the tour)

Options include a Sri Lankan breakfast with plain hoppers, egg hoppers, rotti, coconut sambol, sini sambol, or a Western picnic breakfast with cheese and tomato sandwich, boiled egg, cake, cookie, jumbo peanut, and Sri Lankan fruits.

• Yala National Park - After the break, the second game drive begins, another highlight of the day, lasting 1 hour.

Marvel at the majestic elephants, graceful spotted deer, and elusive sloth bears, among many other mesmerizing species. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will share insights into the behaviors and habitats of YALA’s diverse wildlife, enriching your safari experience. Every moment promises an unforgettable encounter, as YALA offers a sanctuary where the extraordinary becomes the norm.

• Tissamaharama - After completing the second game drive, you will exit YALA National Park and travel to Tissamaharama by safari vehicle. You will then transfer to the air-conditioned vehicle.

• Rawana Falls - On the way to Ella, you can view the Rawana Waterfall from the roadside. If desired, you can take a 20-minute break there. If you disembark in the Wellawaya area, you will miss the opportunity to see the Ravana waterfall.

• Ella - The journey from Tissamaharama to Ella takes about 2 hours, while reaching Bandarawela and Wellawaya takes less time. These locations mark the end of the journey.

Visit your hotel in Ella, Bandarawela, or Wellawaya, filled with memories of a lifetime and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of one of Sri Lanka’s most majestic wilderness spots.

We hope to have painted a vivid picture of what this tour experience entails. At Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, we are ready to serve you and invite you to book this tour with us.

• Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle on SHARING BASIS (with 6 individual seats)
• Experienced Driver cum Guide
• Drop off in any hotel around Ella, Bandarawela, Wellawaya areas
• Air-conditioned transfer vehicle on SHARING BASIS
• Hotel pickup from Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Dondra, Talalle areas

• Entrance Fees to the National Park (11,000/- Sri Lankan Rupees - Around $37 per person)
• Breakfast
• Lunch

This is our warm invitation for you to explore the breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka. From Mirissa, moving to the hill country in the central part of Sri Lanka is one of the most popular routes among tourists. Out of the hill country, Ella is a highly attractive place for tourists, with its evergreen environments, waterfalls, and beautiful sceneries. We offer you the opportunity to transfer from Mirissa to Ella while enjoying a Wildlife Safari in YALA, the second largest National Park in the country. The biggest attraction of YALA National Park is the Sri Lankan Leopard, which is native to Sri Lanka. YALA is considered to have the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world.

• Please be informed that the entrance fees for the YALA National Park is not included in this package.
• You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs. 11,000/- , approx. $37 per person) or through a credit card. (There is no facility at present at the YALA National Park entrance to make cash payments in foreign currencies)
• The total duration of the Tour is around 11 hours. This includes 3 hours and 30 minutes inside the YALA National Park, 3 hours and 30 minutes to Pick up and reach to the YALA National Park entrance and 4 hours to Drop off after the safari.
• A minimum of 2 people is needed for a booking.

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