Nov 10, 2025
100% Reccomended for all - We had an amazing experience with Shehan from Yala Shenu Safari. He picked us up right from Ella, arranged a perfectly organised safari tour in Yala National Park, and then safely dropped us off at our next destination in Mirissa — everything was smooth and on time.
The safari itself was fantastic! Our driver was very experienced, and thanks to his keen eye, we were lucky enough to see a leopard, along with many elephants, deer, crocodiles, buffalo, and beautiful birds. The jeep was comfortable, and the overall trip felt very safe and well-managed.
Shehan was extremely friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about giving guests the best experience. His communication was great from start to finish, and we really appreciated how easy he made the whole journey between the different locations.
We highly recommend Yala Shenu Safari Tours for anyone visiting Sri Lanka — whether you’re planning a trip from Ella, Hambantota, or anywhere nearby. It was one of the best days of our trip!
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Oct 27, 2025
Amazing drive - Had the most amazing time in Yala driver was so great and we saw everything we wanted, can’t recommend this provider enough, we also booked one with our hotel thinking the two tours would be different but they were both as good as eachother!
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Oct 25, 2025
An Amazing Experience that I won’t forget - I had an amazing time with Yala Shenu Safari. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The team was on time, incredibly friendly, and genuinely cared about making the day special. Our driver was outstanding, calm, skilled, and full of knowledge about the park and its wildlife. He somehow found a leopard with two tiny cubs, something I’ll never forget.
We also had a volunteer safari guide join us, and I’m so glad we did. He was passionate, funny, and full of fascinating insights that made the whole experience even richer.
I’ve been lucky enough to travel to more than 124 countries, and it is rare for me to get this excited about a local experience. But this safari truly stood out. It felt real, personal, and completely unforgettable.
If you are heading to Yala, I cannot recommend this team enough. They deliver something special, not just a safari but a memory you will want to relive again and again.
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Oct 18, 2025
Very good safari - Our driver Shehan was great. He knew exactly where to go and where to go and where the animals were. He was constantly taking my photographs into account and only left when I was ready again.
The early appointment 04:30 is a bit unclear to me. Unfortunately there was a delay for us, because 4 people were delayed due to an incident, because I still wonder why 04:30 is the pick-up time, when the park only opens at 06:00 anyway.
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Sep 30, 2025
Very nice experience. Unfortunately a bit expensive but worth every euro - Very nice experience we were traveling as a couple and had another four companions our tour. Gight loaned us binoculars during the trip so we could see the animals better. He has also explained to us at any time what he is doing, what we are currently looking for and why he is not stopping for every small animal, but that we are looking for the leopards or elephants as rather rarely occurring animals
It all worked out great too. We even got a very nice and delicious breakfast as well as a very good and delicious lunch. Compared to the tour our hotel offered, we were cheaper here and even got food throughout the day. Recommended!
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Sep 29, 2025
A wonderful trip — the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. - The best safari we’ve ever had! The guide explained everything patiently, and we saw elephants, crocodiles, and colorful birds.
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Sep 29, 2025
Very professional team, everything was well organized and smooth - Truly amazing experience. Everything was well-organized, from the pickup to the safari itself. We were lucky to see so many animals up close.
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Sep 24, 2025
Amazing Half-Day Safari with Yala Shenu – Highly Recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - We had a wonderful half-day safari with Yala Shenu. After about two hours in the park, we enjoyed a tasty little breakfast at a scenic spot, which was a really nice break. There was also a stop for the washroom, which made the experience very comfortable.
Our guide, Kasun, was excellent – extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our safari special. He went above and beyond to help us spot wildlife, and thanks to his skill and persistence we were lucky enough to see leopards not just once, but twice!
Overall, a fantastic experience with a great guide. Highly recommended – definitely 5 stars!
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Sep 20, 2025
Amazing safari, saw leopards & elephants! - We had an amazing experience with Yala Shenu Safari! The team was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. The jeep was comfortable, and they made sure we had the best chances to see animals while respecting nature. I was able to spot elephants, leopards, and so many beautiful birds. The guide explained everything clearly and was very patient, answering all our questions.
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Sep 13, 2025
Impressive - Thank you Kasun for showing us around the safari! We were very lucky to see leopard and it's because of the professionalism of Kasun to keep us waiting for the leopard to climb down from the tree. And he also traced the animal track and so we can see many animals there! He had such a great eyesight!
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