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Yala Safari: Explore Wildlife in Sri Lanka's Top Park
4.1
9 Ratings
Tissamaharama
Embark on a thrilling wildlife adventure in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s second-largest park. Spot the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard, observe wild elephants, and marvel at the diverse birdlife.
Embark on a thrilling wildlife adventure in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s second-largest park. Spot the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard, observe wild elephants, and marvel at the diverse birdlife.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hambantota Port - Hambantota is the principal town in the Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This area, which was severely affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, is currently experiencing significant development projects, including the completion of a new seaport and international airport in 2013.
- Yala National Park - The…
- Hambantota Port - Hambantota is the principal town in the Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This area, which was severely affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, is currently experiencing significant development projects, including the completion of a new seaport and international airport in 2013.
- Yala National Park - The safari offers a brief game drive through the wilderness of Yala. With diverse natural habitats and rich ecology, there are countless wonders to behold. From elephants to leopards, and crocodiles to sea birds, visitors can fully immerse themselves in the raw beauty of nature, all while adhering to proper safety protocols. Travelers will be in a rugged terrain (4WD) game vehicle. The safari prioritizes safety, especially concerning wild elephants and other large wildlife. While the vehicle may pause at times, it is strongly recommended not to exit the jeep for safety reasons, particularly when encountering solitary elephants, which may become aggressive if disturbed. It is also important to always follow the guidance of the safari guide during the tour.
- Hambantota Port - Situated on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Hambantota Port is a prominent deep-sea port recognized for its strategic position along major international shipping lanes. It has become a central point for investment and development, with aspirations to establish itself as a leading maritime hub in the region.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets to Yala National Park.
- Port pick-up and drop-off service.
- Complimentary water bottle per person.
- 3-hour Jeep safari adventure in Yala National Park.
- Expertise of an English-speaking safari driver and tracker.
- Entrance tickets to Yala National Park.
- Port pick-up and drop-off service.
- Complimentary water bottle per person.
- 3-hour Jeep safari adventure in Yala National Park.
- Expertise of an English-speaking safari driver and tracker.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Expenses of personal nature.
Additional Information
This safari offers an incredible wildlife adventure in Yala National Park, the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the opportunity to spot the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Pass by herds of wild elephants grazing peacefully. Keep your binoculars ready to identify the numerous aquatic birds nesting in the reserve. Immerse yourself in the…
This safari offers an incredible wildlife adventure in Yala National Park, the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the opportunity to spot the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Pass by herds of wild elephants grazing peacefully. Keep your binoculars ready to identify the numerous aquatic birds nesting in the reserve. Immerse yourself in the natural rhythm through the vibrant movements and colors of the wildlife you encounter.
Location
Tissamaharama
If you don’t require pick-up or transportation, we can meet you at Tissamaharama Junction.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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868gracer
May 2, 2024
Great jeep safari in Yala National Park - The driver who met us at the port and took us to meet the safari guide was great. The safari guide was skillful in finding the animals for us to see. We were extremely pleased with the experience from beginning to end. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Escape13245
Jan 17, 2024
Great excursion. Highly recommend. - Everything went very smoothly. Easy pickup from Gate 2. Oceania shuttle brought us out to the gate. One hour AC bus ride to 4x4 pickup site. We were in large 4x4 by ourselves. A tour guide came aboard at entrance of the park. He was excellent. We got to see elephants, warthogs, water buffalo, mongoose, boars, jackals, monkeys, various deer, many exotic birds.
Time in the park is about 2-3 hours. Overall, a very well organized excursions.
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Margaret
Dec 10, 2023
Beautiful Yala National Park - We really wanted to see the infamous Sri Lankan leopard so took the trip to Yala National Park. We were collected in an air conditioned minibus from the port entrance, and driven aprox 30 minutes to meet the jeep vehicles that would take us the last part, and into the Park. The route was full of cows on the roads, and drivers dodging them. The whole journey was about an hour. We saw a land monitor, buffalo’s, mongoose, jackal, roe deer, and spotted deer. We also saw too many birds to count, but did see a beautiful kingfisher. We also saw the large paw prints of the elusive leopard, but unfortunately didn’t see him. The tour was over very bumpy tracks, which a lot were waterlogged, as there had been heavy rain. This independent tour was much better value than the one offered by the ship. The open jeep vehicles could take 6 people, but there was only us two in ours. We were really glad we did the tour, and our guide really did his best to show us as much as he could.
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Derek
Feb 28, 2024
Great Animal Spotting. - Our cruise ship docked at Hambantota and visiting Yala is pretty much the no 1 attraction from there. We had a great experience and saw countless wild animals and birds. After a medium sized bus from the port we were all split up onto jeeps. There are 6 seats in the jeep and we had a jeep on our own with a driver who was good at spotting the animals and pointing them out. His English was limited so sometimes we didn't know what he was saying but it wasn't a problem. Once into the park and after a surfaced section of road it becomes a very undulating and bouncy ride on a network of rough tracks. Getting into the rear of the jeep and coping with the very bumpy ride was ok for us but would not be for older or people with back problems. Would have given 5 stars but our driver lost track of time and we were 45 minutes late getting back to the bus. Not our fault but the other bus passengers were not amused. Would recommend having binoculars to get the best of the day but many animals including elephants were right beside the jeep.
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Discover48395330962
Dec 17, 2023
An adventure in the wildlife park 😁 - Some confusion about pick up point but when we got to the national park it was good. The ride on back of the pick up was an adventure. We saw so many animals and managed to see a large female elephant with 1 month old baby.
Big saving on booking with the ship as well so an all round great day.
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Chrisbl4266wv
Mar 4, 2024
badly organised and dissapointing - We received a text the day before changing the time of our trip from 1pm to 8am. not a big problem. They said they would be waiting for us when we got off the ship, they did not say we had to get to the dock gate (approx 5 minute drive). We then sat in bus for 45 minutes whilst they waited for other people presumably who did not have the correct joining instructions. Approx 1 hour drive to destination. If you want to see birds, water buffalo, deer, crocodiles back and an elephant behind bushes this trip is for you. No sign of leopard. The place was rammed with safari trucks. Our driver was good a spotting what we saw.
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Kim_m
Feb 16, 2024
Will not recommend. - Highly unorganized. No bathroom breaks. For hours in the cars. Wasted a lot of time for ride share. Had we been picked up in time. We would have seen more animals.
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