Overview
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s best-known safari destination, combining scrub jungle, open glades, rocky outcrops, and seasonal waterholes in one of the island’s richest wildlife habitats.
Guests can choose a 5-hour Morning Safari, a 5-hour Evening Safari, or a 10-hour Full-Day Safari depending on the time available and the style of wildlife viewing they prefer.
Your safari is arranged with a dedicated jeep and experienced driver-guide, while national park entrance tickets are purchased separately by the guests.
Yala is especially known for leopard sightings, but elephants, crocodiles, deer, wild boar, jackals, peafowl, and a wide variety of birdlife also make every drive rewarding.
What sets our drives apart
- Morning and Evening Safaris run for 5 hours
- Full-Day Safari runs for 10 hours
- Per-vehicle pricing for simpler booking
- Experienced driver-guides familiar with active wildlife zones
- Excellent chances to see leopard, elephant, crocodile, and birdlife
Wildlife you might encounter
- Leopard
- Asian elephant
- Crocodile
- Wild boar
- Spotted deer and sambar
- Jackal
- Peafowl
- 200+ bird species
Best time to visit
Available year-round, with route planning adjusted to weather, recent sightings, and seasonal water levels for the best drive on the day.
Typical drive length
Morning Safari and Evening Safari each run for 5 hours. Full-Day Safari runs for 10 hours.
Blocks, gates & routing
Routes are planned around current sightings, road access, and the strongest wildlife areas available at the time of your safari. We adjust the drive to conditions on the day for the best possible experience.
Included with our safaris
- Private 4x4 safari jeep
- Experienced driver-guide
- We will provide an experienced driver who knows the best places to spot leopards
- Pickup and drop-off coordination
- Route planning based on current park conditions
- Camera or binoculars if you enjoy wildlife photography
- Free fruit plate
Exclusions
- National park entrance tickets (purchased separately by guests)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing in neutral colors
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Any personal essentials you may need during the drive
Packages & from pricing
Safari rates are charged per vehicle. National park entrance tickets must be purchased separately by guests.
Morning Safari
LKR 16,000 per vehicle
5 hours
A 5-hour early game drive timed for cooler conditions and active wildlife movement in Yala National Park.
Includes
- — Private 4x4 safari jeep
- — Experienced driver-guide
- — 5-hour safari duration
Meal package
- — Breakfast
- — Free water bottle
- — Free fruit plate
- — Breakfast menu: sandwich, 2 sausages, 1 Smak fruit juice, 1 egg, and 1 piece of cake
- — Vegetarian options available on request
LKR 1,250 per mealEvening Safari
LKR 16,000 per vehicle
5 hours
A 5-hour late safari that covers the park during the softer light and active late-afternoon wildlife window.
Includes
- — Private 4x4 safari jeep
- — Experienced driver-guide
- — 5-hour safari duration
Meal package
- — Free fruit plate
- — Free water bottle
Full-Day Safari
LKR 33,000 per vehicle
10 hours
A longer 10-hour safari for guests who want maximum time inside the park, with flexibility to cover more productive zones through the day.
Includes
- — Private 4x4 safari jeep
- — Experienced driver-guide
- — 10-hour safari duration
Meal package
- — Lunch
- — Free water bottle
- — Free fruit plate
- — Fruit snack
- — Breakfast can be arranged on request
- — Lunch options: rice and curry or set menu
- — Vegetarian options available on request
LKR 900 per meal
Meeting point & logistics
Pickup can be arranged from your hotel or a confirmed meeting point near the park, depending on your stay location and safari timing.
- • Pricing is per vehicle, not per person.
- • National park entrance tickets must be purchased separately by guests.
- • Every safari is different, with sightings shaped by season, weather, and natural wildlife movement.
More parks: Yala Weheragala National Park (Block 5/6) · Bundala National Park.