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Yala Safari Tour: Spot Sri Lankan Leopards
4.7
54 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 Yala National Park (Tickets can be bought near the gate)
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets for the Yala 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
4.7
(54 Ratings)
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Edward_a
Feb 24, 2026
Driver/Guide picked us up... - Driver/Guide picked us up at the port and drove us to and through Yala National Park. It was an hour drive in a covered open air vehicle to reach the park. Amazing number of animals including elephants, monkeys, water buffalos, birds etc. We did not get to see a leopard on our trip. Please note there is a 2 hour window from 12 - 2 where the park is closed and you sit at a crowded area with a limited lunch menu waiting for the park to reopen. This is a park policy to give the animals a break during the heat of the day. Our driver was amazing at spotting things. There were a lot of other vehicles in the park.
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Karin_c
Feb 23, 2026
I traveled with partner &... - I traveled with partner & friends & two strangers. We were all very happy with the experience & our great driver/guide who was very knowledgeable & accommodating.
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Michelledalylynn
Feb 16, 2026
Great experience - Great experience, had a small delay to our start. But was soon rectified. Very professional team. Would definitely recommend
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V7647awchristianr
Feb 16, 2026
Great day at Yala Park – great guide, safe ride and perfect organization. - Highly recommended! We were picked up on time at the port, the communication in advance was uncomplicated and our group of 12 people was conveniently distributed over two spacious off-road vehicles. In Yala National Park, our driver Delanka showed us numerous animals with a lot of commitment and explained everything in an understandable way. Despite off‐road routes, we felt safe at all times. The return trip to the port was timely and stress-free. An all around great day!
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Ella
Feb 13, 2026
Had a brilliant day. Driver waiting for us. Extremely knowledgeable and took time to show us as many animals as possible - A full day of exploring yala national park, picked us up and dropped us off at the specified time. Helpful and informative
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Jonessl2026
Feb 8, 2026
Great Day. Great driver amazing tour - The pick up was quick and easy. A comfortable, well maintained vehicle, with a friendly driver, ensured we saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed our day. We were lucky enough to see a leopard which was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend this trip. This company and their management are truly exceptional.
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Elizabeth_p
Feb 7, 2026
Yala safari - The best thing to do here is the Yala safari.
We saw over ten different types of wildlife here.
Our guide has amazing eyes and could see the animals and pointed them out to us.
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Paml325
Feb 23, 2026
Nice tour - We took this Yala Safari tour from our cruise ship. We had an excellent driver. It was a long day with challenging paths in the park. Very bumpy! We didn’t see elephants. We may have seen a leopard (according to the driver!) but it was far away in the trees. Seeing animals of course is hit or miss. Saw a lizard, some peacocks and several water buffalo. Some nice birds too. I would recommend this tour as long as you understand the length of time and the roads in the Park. .
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727elaine
Feb 17, 2026
Excellent trip - Shuttle from ship to cruise terminal entrance where we were met by representative and directed to our jeep transport. There were 6 travellers in the jeep, seats comfortable and good visibility as high.
You have to pay the driver the entrance fee in cash (local currency or US dollars).
Journey to Yala took just over 1 hour, and 1.5 hours for return journey.
Finding animals is a bit like a needle in a haystack, but our driver manager to find lots of birds, monkeys, peacocks and towards end of visit 3 groups of elephants. We didn’t see any leopards, but other groups did.
Any excellent trip, but note the following. There were no stops for toilets or food during the 6 hour trip, although water and juice was provided.
Getting into the jeep can be challenging if you are small or limited mobility, as our jeep only had a single step to get into the vehicle (about 4 foot height), but some vehicles have multiple steps.
Would definitely recommend the trip and tour company.
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Murray_a
Feb 13, 2026
Good Nature, some disappointments - Our guide was great. He was a great driver and he worked very hard trying to find animals. Sadly, no leopards to be seen. We did see a few elephants, many water buffalo, and a lot of fantastic birds.
it was disappointing how busy the park was with many many Jeeps. At times it felt uncomfortable, particularly when four Jeeps surrounded a single female elephant.
We were not previously informed that there was a two-hour break in the middle of the day when we had to sit around, apparently there's some government regulation that the park is closed for 2 hours every day.
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