Sri Lanka · Safari

Yala national park half day safari from Colombo.

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Wattala. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Half-day safari in Yala National Park from Colombo
02 Look for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birdlife
03 Explore the park by 4x4 jeep with an English-speaking tracker
04 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
05 Hotel pickup included from Wattala
06 Yala National Park entrance fee included

Set out on a wildlife adventure to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular national parks, known for its forests, grasslands, lagoons, and rich variety of animals. On this half-day safari, travel from Colombo to Yala and explore the park by 4x4 jeep with an experienced tracker as you look for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and a wide range of birdlife.

With private transportation, hotel pickup, and entrance fees included, this experience offers a convenient way to enjoy one of Sri Lanka’s top safari destinations and experience its wildlife up close.

Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka.

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What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Yala National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.

The route