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4 Wildlife Safaris in Yala National Park to Build a Trip Around

4 safaris  ·  from $18 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 wildlife safaris in Yala National Park worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to sort out before you commit.

Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari - Morning safari: cold air and the best start
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Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive – by Ajith Safari

1.Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive – by Ajith Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · from $18Our pick

Join Ajith Safari Jeep Tours in Yala for a 4 to 14-hour game drive in a shared jeep holding up to six people. Choose morning, afternoon, seven-hour, or full-day timing. Guides such as Naja, Kasun, Bale, and Dilan are praised for finding leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and quieter tracks.

“Kanaka was an excellent driver and we saw a family of elephants which was very surreal. Highly recommended!”

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Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park - The full-day option and its long pause
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Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park

2.Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · from $20

Join Shehan Safari for an early-morning or full-day Yala National Park drive in a shared jeep of up to six people. Hotel pickup, a driver-guide, and wildlife spotting are included. Leopards, elephants, and sloth bears are the main targets, with optional breakfast and lunch. Guides such as Tikiri, Mudhu, and Rashandra have earned particular praise.

“I accidentally booked for the spring day but they were very accomodating in letting us change. The driver arrived early and we were the first ones. He was early getting us to the safari gate as well. He had a Toyota hilux which could navigate Read more”

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Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day) - Key points before you book
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Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day)

3.Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $22Top rated

Set out from Tissamaharama, Yala, or Kirinda in a private open-top 4WD with an experienced driver who also tracks wildlife. Choose a 5-hour, 7-hour, or full-day drive. Early starts offer the best chance of seeing leopards, elephants, and the rare sloth bear. Ranga and Amila are among the named guides.

“We had an amazing day with Amila! He was so accommodating and worked hard to find all the animals. We saw a leopard and a sloth bear, which is the most rare animal in the park! 4:30 am pick up is early, but worth it. We did the full day tour and honestly, I think that jusRead more”

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Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari

4.Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $22

Spend up to 12 hours exploring Yala National Park with Dinuka Safari, led by drivers such as Ishan or Dilanka. Expect a six-person jeep, hotel pickup and drop-off, binoculars, and time to search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, birds, and more. Park entry costs extra.

“Very flexible and quick to deal with (e.g. regarding the pick-up location). We went on a full-day safari with my family, so there was plenty of time to look for different animals. We were lucky to spot a leopard at the beginning, but each of the many species of animals in Yala is worth seeing. The driver tried to make sure we didn't miss anything.”

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