Yala National Park Safari Tours – Half Day & Full Day by Ajith Travels

Tour Details

Explore the wild heart of Sri Lanka with an unforgettable safari experience in Yala National Park, one of the most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries in Asia. Home to elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, and over 200 bird species, Yala offers a spectacular blend of forest, savanna, wetlands, and coastal beauty.

Choose between Half-Day or Full-Day safari options, each designed to maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities. Ajith Travels provides private jeep safaris, experienced driver-guides, and convenient hotel pickup from Yala, Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Kataragama, Debarawewa, Weerawila, Sithulpawwa, and nearby areas.

Park entry tickets are not included and can be purchased directly at the park entrance.

  • Ages: 5–90
  • Group size: Max 7 travelers
  • Duration:
  • Half Day: 4–5 hours
  • Full Day: 7–12 hours
  • Start Time: Check availability
  • Mobile Ticket: Yes
  • Guide: English (Live, Audio, & Written)

Tour Highlights

  • Spot elusive leopards
    Yala is one of the world’s best places to see the Sri Lankan leopard in the wild.

  • Encounter majestic elephants
    Watch herds roaming freely across open plains and forest pathways.

  • Observe diverse birdlife
    Spot colorful endemic and migratory birds among the park’s 200+ species.

  • Experience true wilderness
    Enjoy dramatic landscapes of forest, grasslands, marshes, and coastal lagoons.

Includes

  • Bottled drinking water
  • Free use of binoculars
  • Cool drinks during the safari
  • Luxury 4WD Safari Jeep (Comfortable & well-maintained)
  • Highly experienced driver-guide
  • Breakfast (Half Day – morning safari)
  • Breakfast & Lunch (Full Day safari)

Excludes

  • Yala National Park Entrance Ticket
    Purchase at the park counter: approx. $37 per person
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to Expect

Stop At: Yala National Park – Duration: 7 hours

Prepare for an incredible journey through one of Sri Lanka’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Your safari will take you deep into Yala’s wilderness, where leopards rest on tree branches, elephants roam gracefully, and countless birds fill the sky.

Your Ajith Travels guide will navigate through the best routes for wildlife spotting, providing insights about animal behavior, habitats, and park history. Whether you love photography, nature, or adventure, this safari delivers a spectacular and immersive wildlife experience.

Meeting & Pickup

We offer pickup & drop-off from:

  • Tissamaharama
  • Yala
  • Kirinda
  • Kataragama
  • Debarawewa
  • Akurugoda
  • Weerawila
  • Pannegamuwa
  • Yodakandiya
  • Situlpawwa
  • Palatupana

Pickup is available from any hotel or accommodation within these areas.
We return you to the same pickup location.

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Infant seats available

  • Near public transport

Additional Information

  • Confirmation provided upon booking

  • Weather-dependent experience

    • Refund or reschedule offered if canceled due to poor weather

  • Suitable for most travelers

  • Maximum 7 travelers per jeep (private tours available)

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund if canceled 24 hours before start time

  • No refund for cancellations within 24 hours

  • Weather cancellations: refund or alternative date offered

Price

From

$20

per adult (price varies by group size)

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