• Mirissa - The journey begins from the vicinity of Mirissa. Our drivers will pick you up from your hotel in the Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, or Dondra areas.

The starting time is flexible: Morning Safari at 3:00 a.m. or Afternoon Safari at 11:30 a.m. if you prefer to have lunch before, or 12:00 p.m. if not. The Morning Safari at 3:00 a.m. is highly recommended. Adjust your itinerary based on your chosen pickup time. The taxi is an air-conditioned car or minivan with luggage space, operating on a sharing basis.

• Tissamaharama - Arriving in Tissamaharama around 5:30 a.m., you will transfer to a shared safari vehicle. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, so we use only the robust Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicles, specially equipped to handle the diverse off-road conditions of YALA National Park. Safari vehicles have six individual seats, offering a 270-degree view for guests. You can leave your luggage in the taxi during the safari. There is a 30-minute break during the Afternoon Safari for lunch. Lunch can be requested for an additional charge of USD 10 per person, featuring a Sri Lankan meal with rice, chicken curry, dhal curry, beans curry, tempered potato, papadam, and Sri Lankan fruits. (Please send meal requests at least a day before the tour.)
• Yala National Park - This is the first game drive of the day, a highlight of the journey, lasting 2 hours.

We aim to be in YALA National Park at dawn for the Morning Safari or at dusk for the Afternoon Safari. These times, known as the “Golden Hours,” offer the best chance to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, a subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA National Park is home to approximately a hundred leopards, boasting the highest leopard density in the world.

There is also the possibility of encountering sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, spotted deer, mongoose, birds, and a variety of other species.

Your comfort and safety are our utmost priorities, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4X4 vehicles for the game drives.

• Patanangala - At the end of the first game drive, you will have a break to refresh at Patanangala Beach inside YALA National Park, facing the Indian Ocean.

You can enjoy breakfast during this break. Breakfast is not included in the tour but can be requested for an additional charge of USD 8 per person. (Please send meal requests at least a day before the tour.)

Options include a Sri Lankan breakfast with plain hoppers, egg hoppers, rotti, coconut sambol, sini sambol, or a Western picnic breakfast with a cheese and tomato sandwich, boiled egg, cake, cookie, jumbo peanut, and Sri Lankan fruits.

• Yala National Park - After the break, the second game drive begins, another highlight of the day, lasting 1 hour.

Marvel at the majestic elephants, graceful spotted deer, and elusive sloth bears, among many other mesmerizing species. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will share insights into the behaviors and habitats of YALA’s diverse wildlife, enriching your safari experience. Every moment promises an unforgettable encounter, as YALA offers a sanctuary where the extraordinary becomes the norm.

• Tissamaharama - After completing the second game drive, you will exit YALA National Park and travel to Tissamaharama by safari vehicle. You will then transfer back to the original vehicle.
• Lahugala - 3 hours - Transfer from Tissamaharama to Arugam Bay. The road to Arugam Bay runs near the border of Lahugala Kitulana National Park. As you pass through the Lahugala area, you will often see elephants by the roadside.
• Arugam Bay - This is where you will be dropped off.

Return to your hotel in the Arugam Bay beach area, filled with memories of a lifetime and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of one of Sri Lanka’s most majestic wilderness spots.

If you love surfing, Arugam Bay is a paradise, being the only international surf competition venue in Sri Lanka and rated as one of the top ten surf destinations in the world.

We hope to have painted a vivid picture of what this tour experience entails. At Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, we are ready to serve you and invite you to book this tour with us.

• Experienced Driver cum Guide
• Hotel pickup from Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Dondra, Talalle
• Toyota Hilux 4X4 Safari vehicle (max 6 passengers)
• Drop off in Arugam Bay area
• Pickup beyond given area available with extra charge

• Entrance Fees to the National Park (11,000/- Sri Lankan Rupees - Around $37 per person)
• Breakfast
• Lunch

This is our warm invitation for you to explore breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka with our company. And with this package, we are ready to give you two Game Drives. The first one covers the “Golden Hours” and the second one goes off the beaten path in YALA. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, as it is a shared safari.

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.

We take pride in our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable Safari operations. For over 35 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.

• Please be informed that the entrance fees for the YALA National Park is not included in this package.
• You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs. 11,000/- , approx. $37 per person) or through a credit card. (There is no facility at present at the YALA National Park entrance to make cash payments in foreign currencies)
• The total duration of the Tour is around 10 hours. This includes 3 hours and 30 minutes inside the YALA National Park, 2 hours and 30 minutes to Pick up and reach to the entrance and 4 hours to Drop off after the safari.
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required

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