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The 9 National Park Safaris in Yala National Park That Earn Their Price

9 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Good national park safaris in Yala National Park fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Full day Safari - Yala National Park - 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with - Janaka safari - Leopards, the main reason to choose Yala
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Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

1.Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · from $57Our pick

Start around 4:30 am for a full day in Yala National Park with an experienced jeep driver such as Su, Sri Mal, Darshana, or Sudu. You’ll search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds, with breakfast, lunch, fruit, and water included. Park entry costs extra.

“We had always wanted to go on safari and when we saw this full day tour of Yala we could not resist. We were picked up at an ungoldly hour of 4.30am by Sou who made sure we had everything we needed. Along with the 4 other guests were went straight to the park. He advised because of the wet weather that we would wait a little while before going in which we all agreed on. He gave us lots of advise about what animals we were hoping to see. They supplied us with breakfast, water and lunch for the day. The drive around the safari was good with Sou…”

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Yala National Park: Half, 7-Hour, or Full-Day Safari & Meals - Choosing between four, seven, and twelve hours
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Yala National Park: Half, 7-Hour, or Full-Day Safari & Meals

2.Yala National Park: Half, 7-Hour, or Full-Day Safari & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 4 - 12 hours · from $14Best value

Choose a 4 to 12-hour Yala safari with hotel pickup, a 4WD jeep, and an English or Sinhalese guide. Morning and sunset trips target the best light, while the full-day option adds breakfast, lunch, and more time to search for leopards, elephants, bears, and birds.

“Naja was a great driver, he pointed out so much to us and knew the best parts to drive and managed to see the leopard and the elephant. Pick up was easy, would defiantly recommend!”

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Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari - Afternoon safari: good light and a shorter commitment
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Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive – by Ajith Safari

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

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

Join Ajith Safari for a 4 to 14-hour Yala National Park game drive in a shared jeep for up to six people. Choose morning, afternoon, or full day, with hotel pickup, licensed driver-guides, and lunch on full-day trips. Guides such as Naja, Kasun, and Bale are praised for finding leopards.

“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 - What happens inside the park
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Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park

4.Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park

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

Join Shehan Safari for a 4 to 14-hour Yala National Park drive in a shared jeep of up to six people. Early entry targets leopard sightings during golden hours, while guides such as Tikiri, Mudhu, and Rashandra are praised for spotting wildlife. Hotel pickup, transport, and park fees are handled separately.

“First of all, we weren’t told that our jeep would be shared with three other guests. Second, since the car did not have any covers on the side. Everyone got soaking wet. Including a girl in white pants. Not good. The road was awful, the worst I’ve ever been on – and I’ve been on many roads. And finally, our driver. He did not slow down on speed bumps. We were flying and speeding all over the park. The best part was since we paid with a credit card, they only charged us 23 150 RS. Thank you.”

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Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day) - Key points to know before booking
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Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $22

Ride a private safari jeep through Yala National Park with an experienced driver-tracker. Choose a 5-hour, 7-hour, or full-day drive, with pickup from Tissamaharama, Yala, or Kirinda. Early starts improve your chance of seeing leopards, sloth bears, elephants, jackals, and birds.

“Very fun morning for the sunrise safari! We saw so many animals including the elusive leopard! Would definitely reccomend”

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Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $22

Join Dinuka Safari for a 7 to 13-hour Yala National Park outing in a safari jeep for up to six people. Drivers such as Ishan and Dilanka are praised for patient wildlife spotting. Hotel pickup, binoculars, and drop-off are included, but the $37 park ticket is extra.

“I had a wonderful safari experience at Yala Park. Our driver, Ishan, was extremely polite, patient, and very knowledgeable, always explaining everything calmly and in detail. He was also very friendly, professional, and perfectly on time. The mealRead more”

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From Ella: Yala National Park Jeep Safari Tour - A Four-Hour Jeep Safari Starting Around 1 PM
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From Ella: Yala National Park Jeep Safari Tour

7.Yala National Park Jeep Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Ella or Hali-Ela to Yala National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, then spend four hours on a jeep safari. You may see elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, buffalo, and more than 130 bird species. The afternoon drive begins around 1 PM.

“The organisation was excellent and everything from planning to transport ran smoothly. The team was very friendly and the guides impressed me with their remarkable ability to spot wildlife. They noticed animals I would never have seen on my own. The tour took me to outstanding viewpoints, to less frequented routes and to perfect locations for photography. I was very satisfied and can fully recommend this safari.”

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Galle/Unawatuna/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari - From your hotel to Yala by private car
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Galle/Unawatuna/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari

8.Galle/Unawatuna/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 25 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, or Matara to Yala National Park. Your Jeep safari may reveal leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, sloth bears, and birds. Driver Pradeep earned praise for finding a leopard and elephant, though park crowds and extra entry fees matter.

“The day started off well despite the early morning. Arriving at the park at sunrise was beautiful and we saw lots of smaller animals on the way into the park. Our guide was enthusiastic about trying to spot a Leopard and was able to locate one high in the trees. However, after an unnecessary break, it seems like he was keen to just drive the singular road out despite us not having seen any elephants. It was extremely disappointing to arrive at the exit and hear ‘sorry about the elephants’. He also wasn’t very informative about the types of animals we were seeing or any other information as we were…”

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Tangalle/Hiriketiya: Yala National Park Safari in a 4x4 - From Tangalle or Hiriketiya to the park
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Tangalle/Hiriketiya: Yala National Park Safari in a 4×4

9.Tangalle/Hiriketiya: Yala National Park Safari in a 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Travel from Tangalle, Hiriketiya, or nearby coastal towns to Yala National Park for a seven-hour safari by 4x4 Jeep. Search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, and birds with an English-speaking driver-guide. Dilan and Sasanka are named guides associated with this experience.

“Dilan was a very good tour guide and made sure to stop at every chance to be able to see the wildlife on the safari would highly”

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