A full-day private jeep safari in Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife reserve – home to the world’s highest density of wild leopards per square kilometre. A private jeep with an experienced naturalist arriving at the gate at first light transforms the experience entirely.
Departure from : Tissamaharama, Yala vicinity or the south coast
Day Tour 7: Yala National Park Safari Day Tour
Key Highlights
Wild Leopard Sightings
Yala’s Block 1 offers the highest leopard sighting rates in Asia, in a landscape of rocky outcrops and thorned scrub that a resident population uses with remarkable regularity.
Asian Elephant Herds
Family herds regularly encountered at ancient reservoir margins, particularly in the morning and late afternoon as they move between water sources across open terrain.
Sloth Bear Encounters
Yala is one of the most reliable locations in Asia to spot the shaggy, distinctive sloth bear – most often seen in early morning moving through rocky outcrops.
Coastal Lagoon Birdlife
Over 215 bird species including the painted stork, spoonbill, flamingo and sea eagle use the park’s southern lagoons – making Yala an exceptional birding destination alongside its mammals.
Mugger Crocodiles
Large mugger crocodiles are commonly seen basking on the exposed banks of the park’s ancient reservoirs and lagoon margins throughout the day.
Inclusions
– Private jeep with experienced naturalist-guide
– National park entrance fees
– Jeep hire fees
– Bottled water
Exclusions
– Meals (packed lunch strongly recommended)
– Hotel-to-park transport if required (arrangeable at additional cost)
– Gratuities
– Travel insurance