Yala National Park 4x4 safari with a local guide
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Yala National Park 4x4 safari with a local guide

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
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£163.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore Yala National Park, a haven for a variety of wildlife
  • Look for the elusive Yala leopards and over 300 elephants
  • Set off on a thrilling safari to spot Sri Lanka's ‘big four'
  • Discover the park's various ecosystems and coastal lagoons
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Sri Lanka
What to expect

With the world's highest concentration of leopards, Yala National Park should be on any animal-lovers' holiday wishlist. Add more than 300 elephants and 42 other species of mammals and it becomes a must-visit. Nadeesh, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘They may not be as famous as the leopards, but Yala is home to more than 200 bird varieties including the Sri Lanka grey hornbill, painted stork, and black-capped bulbul. A safari here is so much more than looking for leopards – it is likely to be a highlight of your holiday.'

It's a fairly long journey so there's a break en route and a stop for lunch in Tissamaharama. On arrival at Yala, you'll set out on a safari in search of Sri Lanka's ‘big four' – leopards, elephants, sloth bears and buffalo. Touring in a 4x4, enjoy pit stops to observe storks and crocodiles in the wetlands or monkeys in the treetops. The park encompasses a variety of ecosystems, including grasslands, shrublands, forests, and coastal lagoons. This diversity supports the impressive array of flora and fauna.

Hopefully, with a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the rare Sri Lankan leopard. There are about 100 of them known to live within Yala National Park, but despite boasting one of the highest concentrations of these magnificent felines on the planet, spotting them is by no means guaranteed. They are solitary animals - notoriously shy and elusive, but with such a wealth of wildlife in Yala you are sure to see some memorable creatures nevertheless.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fee to Yala National Park
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • You may want to arrange a later dinner with your hotel as you'll be getting back from the excursion at about 22:00
  • Bring sunblock and a hat.
  • Not suitable for children aged under 6
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers
  • Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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  • Rita

    From United Kingdom - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Difficult as the main issue was the organisation at Yala itself. Too many small firms, all clashing, leading to traffic jams within the park, local gu ...

  • Ellie

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Loved seeing the animals. there were some concerns around jeeps cording animals. and as a photographer bit disappointed that the jeep driver, he did ...

  • The travellers

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    long journey but comfortable vehicle. guide was very knowledgeable. we booked the experience via the App as the hotel Rep said there was no availabili ...

  • Tony Rivers

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Solo traveller

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I think you should give more information how long it takes to get there it certainly was a long journey 450 miles round trip .