Yala National Park Private Safari with Naturalist

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This safari takes you on a wonderful wildlife experience in Yala National Park, the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Drive past grazing wild elephants. Glue your eyes to your binoculars to identify the hundreds of aquatic birds that nest at the reserve. Feel that rhythm of nature in the movements and colors of the wildlife you get to see.

What's Included

Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Yala National Park Gate
Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
1 L Bottle of Water Per Person.
Safari by Private 4x4 Jeep (Toyota/Mitsubishi - Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep Tickets" selected.
All taxes and service charges
Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep with No Tickets" selected.
Hotel Pickup/Drop off from/to any location outside the radius of 5 KM from the Palatupana Park Gate
Food and drinks.
Gratuities.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from Tissamaharama/Yala City or any hotel in Tissamaharama. If you are heading directly to the park entrance, please contact us to confirm the time and date, and we will meet you there.

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Meeting point
Tissamaharama
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The safari will take you on a short game drive through the wilds of Yala. With a variety of natural habitation types and their rich ecology, you will not lack wonders to feast your eyes upon. From elephants to leopards, and from crocodiles to sea birds, you will be able to immerse yourself in experiencing the sensations of raw nature with all the proper safety measures. You will be travelling in a rough terrain (4WD) game vehicle.

Yala National Park occupies a large space on the South Eastern coast of Sri Lanka, from Okanda to Hambantota. The history of the area extends up to several centuries ago with the area being mentioned as having been abandoned three centuries before due to ‘insalubrious conditions’ according to a 16th century Spanish cartographer Cipriano Sanchez. This may have been due to the swamps and dangerous animals in the region that caused various diseases that were untreatable at the time. Later during the Yala region was made a Forest Reserve under the British Colonial Government in 1900. An area within the reserve was ordained an exclusive game reserve for the resident sportsmen to hunt in. In 1938, the law was passed to ordain Yala as a National Park.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Lakpura LLC

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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