Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive

Embark on an immersive jeep safari experience in Yala National Park with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, Sri Lanka’s best-rated operator. Encounter Asian elephants and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard while enjoying eco-friendly and sustainable operations. Join us for a memorable and exceptional safari adventure!

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yala national park - Embark on a thrilling wilderness adventure into YALA National Park, home to the world’s most concentrated population of leopards!

Sri Lankan leopard is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards.

We aim to be in the YALA National Park in the first two hours of the day (6 to 8 a.m.) and/ or the last two hours of the day (4 to 6 p.m.). In the vernacular of wildlife enthusiasts, this is called “Golden Hours” which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards. Accordingly, we have planned 4 separate safari options for you to choose from.

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • 7-Hours
  • Full-day

Within these tours to YALA, we will be able to give you opportunity to witness Sloth Bear, Elephants, Crocodiles, Monkeys, Spotted Dears, Mongoose, Birds and a plethora of other mesmerizing species. With every moment promising an unforgettable encounter, YALA offers a sanctuary where the extraordinary becomes the norm.

What's Included
  • Experienced Driver cum Guides, licensed from the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka
  • Transportation in a Safari Jeep (maximum of 6 passengers per jeep)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Ajith Safari Office is the meeting point - Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, No414, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama
  • Pickup beyond given area available with extra charge
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to the National Park (11,000/- Sri Lankan Rupees - Around 35 USD per person)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. We’re the only Sri Lankan safari operator mentioned both in Lonely Planet and the number one provider on Trip Advisor for more than a decade.

With our team of experienced driver-guides and committed tour designers, we offer a range of safari packages to suit every interest & budget, from encountering Asian elephants to witnessing the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.

We take pride in our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable operations, ensuring that our safaris safeguard the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. For over 30 years, we’ve served clients from around the world with comfort, enjoyment, and adventure.

NOTE -
As an authorized company to offer safari services in YALA National Park, all of our 4X4 vehicles have necessary approvals & all of our drivers have the special licenses to provide their service as safari drivers in the YALA National Park - issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.

  • Minimum 2 person need for the booking, or the single person can book for the price of two
Location
Ajith Safari Jeep Tours - Yala Safari Operator
This is the office of Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. No 414, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama, 82600, Sri Lanka. Please search our office "Ajith Safari Jeep Tours" in google maps and get the location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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888nicolan
Jul 9, 2024
Great guide for Yala NP - Ishan was very knowledgeable and had a good understanding of where to find the animals. He gave us opportunities to see wildlife away from other vehicles. Thank you for an excellent day.
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Michelle
Jun 18, 2024
Fabulous - Fabulous trip. We were lucky enough to see Leopards. Sloth Bear. Elephants everywhere. Water buffalo. Mongoose. Some exceptional birds.
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Lakshan
Jun 6, 2024
Magical Yala with Kasun !!! - Ajith Safari, with driver Kasun, provided a highly professional service during our safari adventure. Kasun's expertise and dedication greatly enhanced our experience, as evidenced by spotting three leopards! While animal sightings are a matter of luck, having a skilled driver like Kasun significantly boosts your chances. A big thank you to Kasun for his exceptional guidance and ensuring an unforgettable safari journey. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a remarkable wildlife experience!
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Vandyas2021
May 28, 2024
Amazing sightings - We had an amazing time doing the 4 hour tour at Yala national park with our lovely driver/guide Kasun. We managed to see a leopard, elephants, crocodiles, a sloth bear along with an array of other wildlife and birds and couldn’t believe how lucky we were since a lot of the sightings can be based on being at the right place at the right time. Kasun had a sharp eye and experience with the area which really helped. The jeep was comfortable and we definitely would recommend this!
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26ext
May 24, 2024
Leopard spotted - Glad that we were able to ride with Kasun, true to the online reviews, we were able to spot a leopard resting on the top of the tree after a big meal, another leopard ran across the path so quickly that we weren’t sure, and the best of it- a leopard sitting in the middle of the road, slowly and proudly making his way into the forest, before he disappeared into the forest, he stopped and paused for a good 10 seconds allowing us to take photos of him. Kasun is also a very experienced driver, he skilfully navigate the uneven and steep dirt roads while other drivers took a longer time
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Allisono519
May 21, 2024
Everything you would want from a Safari - We saw everything you would want to see on this safari. We did a half day safari and weren’t very sure how much we’d see but we lucked out with our guide Kusun. He managed to show us everything. We saw a leopard, a herd of elephants right next to us, a pair of jackals playing, a crocodile on the road and walking, a beautiful kingfisher and much more. Kusun himself is a photographer and very passionate about nature and it shows. He also was a greater driver since the roads on Yala are not very easy to drive on. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend you book a safari with Kusun. Believe me you won’t be disappointed.
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Stefaniafg3968tl
May 8, 2024
Early morning safari in Yala Park - The driver Hishan was a super guide! He drove everywhere in order to see as many animals as possible! We were a bit unfortunate because the animals (elephants 😢) are a bit lazy in the early morning and they do not show off! For the rest, amazing experience!
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A2777ymaliceg
May 5, 2024
Amazing - Our safari was amazing We booked when we arrived in tissa without any reservation and one hour later we were in a jeep 👌🏻 Thanks to the superhuman eyes of ishan, we could see many animals and birds We had the chance to observe 3 leopards! Despite the many jeeps jostling, ishan managed to find us the best views, a big thank you
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Go33001511334
May 2, 2024
Top - Ishan is a very good guide and does his utmost to spot all the animals. We even spotted the leopard!
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Nickvc9331nr
Apr 29, 2024
Perfect Yala park tour - The perfect tour! We had Ishan as our tourguide, who's eyes are better then most binoculars. He spotted every animal from far, including 3(!!) leopards. He drove his own route, so we didn't see a lot of other jeeps. We booked the full day tour and the time just flew by. Would 100% recommend Ajith safari!
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