Sri Lanka · Safari

Yala Half Day Safari from Yala

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tissamaharama. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Half-day safari in Yala National Park
  • 02 Look for leopards, elephants, bears, deer, and crocodiles
  • 03 Explore varied landscapes including jungle, scrubland, lakes, and rivers
  • 04 Travel by safari jeep with an English-speaking driver
  • 05 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tissamaharama included
  • 06 Mineral water provided during the tour

Explore the wild landscapes of Yala National Park on a half-day safari and look out for some of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable wildlife in their natural habitat. This famous national park is known for its rich biodiversity, with chances to spot leopards, elephants, bears, deer, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife as you travel through the reserve by safari jeep.

Along the way, discover the park’s varied scenery, from jungle and scrubland to freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal stretches. With an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off in Tissamaharama, and water included, this safari offers a convenient way to experience one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife destinations.

Explore the wild landscapes of Yala National Park on a half-day safari and look out for some of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable wildlife in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Yala National Park, Tissamaharama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

safari tour at Yala National Park and witnessing the wide range of animals such as leopards, bears, elephants, deer, crocodiles, and many more who roam freely in the wild. Yala National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka. The reserve covers 979 km², although only the original 141 km² are open to the public. It was established in 1894 as a Game Sanctuary. Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers and scrubland. The latter zone is punctuated with enormous rocky outcrops. The range of habitats give rise to a good range of wildlife. The Yala National Park Safari Tour from Ella brings you the great opportunity of experiencing a soothing village environment along with the rich cultural composition of Yala.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tissamaharama. 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Safari Jeep with a English Speaking Driver
  • Free Hotel Pick up & Drop Off Service
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • All Government Tax & Charges

What's Not Included

  • National Park Entrance fees
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tissamaharama.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tissamaharama.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tissamaharama..

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