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Yala Safari from Hambantota Port: Spot Rare Leopards and Experience Wild Safari in Sri Lanka
4.6
33 Ratings
Hambantota
Experience a thrilling Yala Safari from Hambantota Port with Bentota Travel Mart. Spot rare leopards, encounter elephants, and explore the beauty of Yala National Park in Sri Lanka.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Yala National Park - This is the country’s second largest and most famous National park for locals and foreigners alike. Situated on the south-East coast of Sri Land it has an area of over 375 square miles. It is made up of five blocks of which two are open to visitors. The Ruhuna national Park and the Kumana bird sanctuary.These two parks are most important for conservation . It has a variety of eco systems ranging from moist monsoon forest to scrub jungle, fresh water wetlands ,and saltwater lagoon and marshlands. It is well stocked with a variety of wild life and is an important conservatory for Elephants ,leopards and Birds. It is known as the area with the highest density of leopard population in the world. Visitors can take a safari trip in the park which is an unforgettable experience. Within the park there are ancient monasteries ,which add to the parks attractions.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- National Park fees
- Safari Jeep adventure
- Return transportation from Hambantota Port
- Picnic lunch on full day safaris
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Yala Safari Shore Excursion, coordinated by Bentota Travel Mart, is created for tourists docking at Hambantota Port who wish to embark on a Yala Safari.
This provides the amazing opportunity to possibly view the elusive Leopard, as well as Elephants and a variety of other animals. Yala wild safari is recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s most popular activities.
Things to look forward to and take part in –
• Jeep Safari through Yala National Park
Important Details:
• Opt for either a Half-Day Safari (3-4 hours) or Full-Day Safari (6-8 hours), complete with Picnic Lunch
What’s included:
• Return Transportation to and from Hambantota Port
• Safari Jeep rental
• Entrance Fees for the National Park
• Picnic Lunch (Only provided with the Full-Day Safari)
• Bottled Water
What’s not included:
• Gratuities
This is a comprehensive package with no concealed charges.
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
- Some roads in the Park are bit bumpy. Not suitable for travelers with back problems.
Location
Hambantota
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(33 Ratings)
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Dobbyns
May 7, 2024
Safari from cruise ship - We did this tour from a cruise stop in Hambantota, and it was excellent. The company met us at the cruise port with a name board, and because of the timing (Yala closes entry between 12 and 2pm) we had a little bit of a tour before the safari. We transferred to an open air safari vehicle near the park and had about two and a half hours in the park. You will see lots of animals! Elephants, water buffalo, and warthogs are common, as well as peacocks, herons, eagles, and many other birds. Maybe even a crocodile, or if you are very lucky, a leopard! Highly recommend.
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333slp
May 3, 2024
Awesome! Beautiful Wildlife & Great Guide & Driver! - Amazing Day! We were picked up at the port by a very nice driver in an A/C van. We were taken almost to Yala where we switched to an open air 4x4 with a terrific guide & our driver came too. We saw so much wildlife which they spotted for us! Elephants, Water Buffalo, Antelopes, Storks, a Leopard’s Tail & more! An Amazing Day! Highly Recommend!!
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John_p
May 2, 2024
Great Tour - This is a great tour. I highly recommend going to Yala. It is worth the trip. They picked us up at the ship and took us to the park then back to the ship on time. No issues. Great people. Thanks Raul.
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Johnpv4713ts
May 1, 2024
Great Tour - These guys did a great job. They got us back to the ship in time, which is a big thing. I highly recommend this company and this tour. You will enjoy the jeeps.
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W5287ozsandrag
Apr 30, 2024
The best experience ever - Everything was well organised by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) Pick up was right in front of the Cruise 🛳. No waiting time everything was on time. Excellent coordination by Sam and the team from BTM. We were lucky to see the Leopard 🐆 and some other rare animals. Jeep was fun too. They took us all around till we see most of the animals which you can see during the Safari. The information provided during the tour was helpful and something for your knowledge about wild life. A well spent day and it was worth the amount we were charged for this beautiful experience. Pay little bit more and have the best experience rather than paying little less and have an average experience. Best of luck BTM.
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Francesca_j
Apr 29, 2024
Pictures don't do the justice! Don't think, just book them!! - What an amazing afternoon! We were picked up right outside the cruise ship, no need to go to the gate! Kalum was our driver and the car was comfortable. He drove us an hour out to the safari where we met the Jeep driver Podi, and headed into the park. He was amazing with spotting animals, we saw wonderful herd of elephants bathing, beautiful deers, birds, water buffaloes.. but unfortunately no leopards. It was still an amazing place to visit. 10/10 recommend choosing BTM and them!
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Robert_z
Apr 21, 2024
Professional team with great communication - Very organized. Great communication from the time of booking. Professional team. Comfortable van and jeep seats were great for the bumpy roads. Our park guide worked hard to find us an amazing list of animals including a Leopard!
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007derek
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent Tour with BTM at Yala National Park in Sri-Lanka - A fab experience, from pre excursion planning with Sam at BTM, right through to timing and execution on the day. Saw a Leopard and so much more.
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Debra_p
May 1, 2024
Awful, unreliable vehicle - Our driver was great as far as spotting animals, but the vehicle that we were in could barely keep up with the other vans that were part of the excursion. Our vehicle looked like it was a rescue vehicle from World War II. The seats had holes in them. When it started pouring down rain, the driver realized that the windshield wipers weren’t working The transmission was barely able to move. When we finally stopped we couldn’t get the van started again without someone towing us so our concerns for getting back to the cruise terminal in a timely manner were certainly heightened, this van should’ve been checked out to make sure that it was in good working order before it was used to transport people.
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Bonniemae835
May 30, 2024
Terrible Experience - Awful. Used Viator because they are part of Trip Advisor. The car that took us around was not a jeep as in most safaris, but a truck with seats on top. Very very uncomfortable. I was nauseous from the way the truck moved. Do not go.
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