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Yala Safari Tour: Spot Sri Lankan Leopards
4.9
40 Ratings
Hambantota
Explore Yala’s diverse ecosystems and spot rare wildlife, including leopards, on this unique safari tour from Hambantota Port. Book your adventure now.
Explore Yala’s diverse ecosystems and spot rare wildlife, including leopards, on this unique safari tour from Hambantota Port. Book your adventure now.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yala National Park - Located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park offers an enchanting wildlife adventure for visitors. Famous for its high concentration of leopards, guests have a unique opportunity to observe these elusive creatures in their natural habitat. The park also boasts a vibrant population of Sri Lankan elephants,…
- Yala National Park - Located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park offers an enchanting wildlife adventure for visitors. Famous for its high concentration of leopards, guests have a unique opportunity to observe these elusive creatures in their natural habitat. The park also boasts a vibrant population of Sri Lankan elephants, a variety of colorful bird species, and the elusive sloth bear. As travelers explore the diverse landscapes, ranging from dense jungles to open plains and coastal areas, the ever-changing scenery enhances the safari’s charm. With its rich biodiversity and stunning views, Yala National Park provides a distinctive and memorable experience for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.
What's Included
- Toyota Hilux Jeep
- Fruits
- Bottled water
- Experienced Driver
- Hambantota port pick and drop
- Breakfast
- Binoculars
- Maximum 6 passengers per jeep
- Private tour for 5 or more passengers
- Toyota Hilux Jeep
- Fruits
- Bottled water
- Experienced Driver
- Hambantota port pick and drop
- Breakfast
- Binoculars
- Maximum 6 passengers per jeep
- Private tour for 5 or more passengers
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets for the National Park (Tickets can be bought near the gate.)
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets for the National Park (Tickets can be bought near the gate.)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This Yala safari tour provides a distinctive experience by merging wildlife adventure with stunning landscapes. Unlike other safaris, it offers the rare chance to explore the diverse ecosystems of Yala National Park, featuring dense jungles, grassy plains, and tranquil lagoons. What makes this tour exceptional is the opportunity to see the elusive Sri…
This Yala safari tour provides a distinctive experience by merging wildlife adventure with stunning landscapes. Unlike other safaris, it offers the rare chance to explore the diverse ecosystems of Yala National Park, featuring dense jungles, grassy plains, and tranquil lagoons. What makes this tour exceptional is the opportunity to see the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, which boasts the highest concentration in the world within this park. Expert guides lead the tour, imparting their knowledge about the park’s abundant flora and fauna, including elephants, sloth bears, and various bird species. The tour also includes visits to historical sites within the park, seamlessly blending nature and culture into an unforgettable journey.
Location
Hambantota Port
Please meet us at Hambantota port.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(40 Ratings)
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306lahirub
May 8, 2025
It was unforgettable experience at Yala National Park - We went on a safari to see the most beautiful sights. We actually had other people join us on the safari and we were all very happy with this safari because they had really prepared the safari very well and we really had a very beautiful experience on that safari. And I decided to write about that safari that was an unforgettable and beautiful experience. We actually saw a lot of animals, including elephants, bears, and leopards. The driver was really kind and he was a good driver.
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534isharak
May 5, 2025
Very highly experience with dinuka safari - We really booked a safari trip to get a very high experience. The safari trip was really a very high experience. The driver explained everything to us very well at many times. The safari trip was a very beautiful safari trip. We were able to write such a beautiful story about the safari trip because the safari trip was so beautifully prepared. Very good. Thank you for everything.
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Leonej710
Apr 30, 2025
Absolutely great Safari tour - Absolutely amazing Safari tour we had at all a national park really we recommend the Safari tour with the driver because driver doing everything very well was happy with the Safari they prepared us breakfast it was very delicious thank you so much for everything
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T3407iitrentw
Apr 29, 2025
Our Hambantota Port to Yala Safari Tour was excellent - That sounds amazing!
Yala Safari Tour was absolutely perfect!
From the smooth pickup at the port to the thrilling wildlife encounters in Yala National Park, every moment was unforgettable. We were lucky to see elephants, leopards, and so many beautiful birds. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and the scenery was breathtaking. A truly magical experience—we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!"
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Vanessa_l
Apr 29, 2025
A great safari at beautiful Yala - We spent a wonderful day with our guide/driver Dilanka. The pick up and drop off outside the cruise ship port went very smoothly. We were impressed with the 4x4 for the safari. The ride was bumpy inside Yala but the high clearance and the cool breeze both helped to make the ride very enjoyable for us, we were grinning from ear to ear the whole way as safari newbies. In our mid sixties the ride was more fun than anything else even though it was nice to leave the driving to the experts.
From the pick up to the restroom stops to the carefully prepared lunch we felt that the team really tried everything they could to take care of us and to insure that we had a good time. We saw crocodile, families of elephants, iguanas, deers, mongoose, water buffaloes and beautiful species of birds. Dilanka was a very good driver and bent over backwards to maneuver the jeep every which way for our pictures. He also stopped at beautiful viewpoints for us to enjoy. On the way back we could not tear away from watching/taking pictures of a family of three gorgeous elephants with mommy nursing baby while big brother vied for attention. So we were a little late leaving the park and Dilanka had to try super hard to get us back on time. The ride back was fast and fun and I felt bad we took so much extra time, must have caused our driver anxiety but he did not rush us.
Overall we loved our safari and did not care too much about not seeing the leopards. To have a team going out of their way for us to have fun was more precious than any sighting. Big thanks to Dilanka and the safari team and thank you for going through all the hardships that you do to help us enjoy a beautiful Yala National Park Safari.
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Aliscam2025
Apr 28, 2025
Perfect safari tour - A very wonderful and beautiful safari experience. We were able to see everything that can be seen during a safari. During this safari, we saw many animals including elephants and elephants. The safari was also very sweet and we can really recommend the safari. Thank you very much.
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Giniym
Apr 8, 2025
Excellent Safari to with great driver - We had very great tour. It was very fun. We highly recommend about Safari and driver during the Safari. We saw a lot of animals at Yala national Park thank you so much for everything
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782danev
Mar 24, 2025
It was very great experience - It was a very good experience and everything was very well provided including the safari tour and Siadura. We really highly recommend the safari tour. We saw many animals during this safari tour. Thank you very much
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E4049jcphyllisl
Mar 14, 2025
Stunning Wildlife Encounter - close to nature and witnessing wildlife in their natural habitat. Here’s a glimpse of what that experience might have been like:
The Raw Beauty of Nature
In the wild, everything feels so alive and unpredictable. Whether it was the majestic elephants wandering through the grasslands or the elusive leopards darting through the trees, every moment must have been filled with awe and wonder. The sense of being in the heart of nature hearing the sounds of the forest, the calls of birds, and the occasional rustle of animals gives you a sense of peace and connection with the environment.
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Jamie_f
Mar 16, 2025
Very good tour - Would have been 5 star but for 2 factors. Our guide’s English was limited so while he gave us lots of information, it was hard to get questions answered. And the roads inside the park were in terrible condition, so if you have a bad back, definitely beware. Getting in the jeep is definitely a challenge as well. After the tour I learned they had 5 days of heavy rains before we were there that had led to the bad roads.
Animal sightings are never guaranteed and the elusive leopard remained elusive. But our guide tried hard to find one. We did see tons of birds, a few elephants, and some monkeys, and lots of cows and buffalo.
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