Private Safari at Yala National Park: Exploring Sri Lanka's Exotic Wildlife

Embark on a private safari at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka and discover the country’s exotic wildlife. Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more on this thrilling 12-hour tour.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yala National Park - An incredible opportunity to explore wildlife in Yala National Park, particularly known for leopard sightings.
What's Included
  • Private Safari Jeep with an experienced wildlife tracker
  • National Park entrance tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Galle
  • Refreshment during the Safari
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Escape from Galle and embark on a 12 hours private tour to Yala National Park, courtesy of a Safari Jeep. Being the second largest as well as a significant popular wild safari in Sri Lanka, Yala houses Leopards and Sri Lankan elephants, along with a plethora of other wildlife like sloth bears, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, junglefowl, and…

Location
Yala National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Julie_m
Aug 17, 2024
Great experience! - We were able to see a variety of animals and birds and got lucky with a leapard walking right in front of our Jeep.
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Charlotte_b
Feb 9, 2022
Fantastic - Our guide was fantastic, we saw lots of animals without speeding around or harassing them. It really was a wonderful morning
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Pamela
Jan 18, 2020
Jostling Jeeps - We spent five hours in the park Starting at 6 in the morning and it was fascinating. We saw a leopard, elephants and so many more animals and birds. Our driver/guide was excellent and I would highly recommend a visit. One thing which did amuse me was when an animal such as the leopard was spotted, the jeeps swarmed around. Wonder if you would describe it as a jostle if jeeps.
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Carina_g
Apr 13, 2019
Amazing Experience - We've been picked up at the hotel at 3 a.m. Our driver was very nice and learned us a lot about Sri Lanka. His English was very good. After three hours we changed the taxi into a safari transport and were lucky about our private tour! Our safari guide was amazing as well! He went to places where not that much other drivers were and he was keen on showing us all types of animal Yala has. We saw baby gepards, elephants, bears, monleys, buffalos, pelicans and much more! Highly recommended!
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Benjamin
Apr 9, 2018
This tour was fantastic! Our guide... - <p>This tour was fantastic! Our guide spoke great English and was very informative!</p>
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Emily_a
Apr 14, 2017
The tour was great. Mahesh was our... - <p>The tour was great. Mahesh was our guide and he was wonderful, and our driver did his best to try and find us some leopards. The park had some great off-roading moments which were a lot of fun. Unfortunately, didn't see any leopards, but had a great time nonetheless. Highly recommend.</p>
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Dai
Feb 22, 2016
I have to say, this agency is really... - <p>I have to say, this agency is really really good, their guide Mahesh considered all we need, and the driver is very nice guy, and drived really well in a such bumpy road, Mahesh as a guide treat us very nice, like a old friend, and he wish to show the nice view our his country can give his clients deep impression and willing to come here again or introduce more friends to Srilanka, its a memorible trip. we will come here again for sure.</p>
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Dana
Dec 9, 2015
We were very lucky... And we're able... - <p>We were very lucky... And we're able to view every single wild animal possible on this trip!! We did the later morning trip. Just make sure you bring the water provided and remember to use sunscreen!!</p>
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Julie_m
Mar 26, 2017
3am pick up from our hotel in Galle... - <p>3am pick up from our hotel in Galle to get to Yala for the early morning session was an early start, but one bonus was there was virtually no traffic to contend with...until we hit the ticket booth at Yala. There looked to be approx 200 other jeeps all waiting to buy entry tickets, so the guides lined up and you wait, which can take some time. Then you enter along with everyone else. It was very busy the morning we were there, not sure if this is the norm. There was a lot of dust, the roads are very rutted, and there were a lot of jeeps all trying to vie for spots along the tracks to see the animals and birds. At times, it can get very congested and by the time your vehicle gets a clear view, the animals can already be gone. Our guide got word that there were leopards at one spot, and by the time we got there, the line of vehicles along the track in both directions was overwhelming. We actually saw one accident along the way, where two jeeps had run into each other. An indication that numbers entering the park at the same time, should probably be more limited. That said, we were lucky enough to see many water buffalo, elephants up close, boars, peacocks, and many small birds. The leopards may have been illusive the day we were there, but the park itself has very beautiful scenery and is well worth the visit. Our guide and drivers were very competent, great at spotting the wildlife, and we felt safe the entire trip.</p>
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Sean
Jun 27, 2016
Great driver and guide. Very nice... - <p>Great driver and guide. Very nice people and great tour. It might be better to stay the night in Yala, however it was a great experience none the less</p>
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