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

By Best Of Yala
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Ages 11-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 3–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines


  • Experienced driver (will be the tracker also)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Tissamaharama, Yala, Kirinda areas)
  • Transport by a Safari Jeep (Maximum 6 travelers in one jeep)
What's not included
  • Not applicable for individuals
  • Entrance Fees (15000 lkr per person. You have to pay driver. Driver will buy tickets)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Esthetic and Cosmetic Dental Center, 77M8+WPJ, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
Pickup details
  • Free pickup available from Tissamaharama, Yala Palatupana and Kirinda areas.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128947P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
      • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128947P1

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      • Best Of Yala
        139
        Palatupana, Sri Lanka
        Joined in March 2019
      • lanaoahu
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Safari
        Great safari experience Saw lots of animals even though the Werther wasn’t cooperating. The driver tried his best to show us the jaguar that was on a tree.
        Written 30 December 2023
      • Nesli S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An amazing experience
        An amazing, unforgettable experience. Our driver and guide Amila was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend it!
        Written 13 December 2023
      • Manu R
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable Safari experience with a great guide
        The safari was excellently organized, and despite the rainy weather, we could observe numerous animals, especially elephants and several elephant families. Sakun led the tour with enthusiasm and fun, and his wish to show us a leopard was fortunately fulfilled. We saw the majestic leopard strolling calmly across the road, just for ourselves. Sakun always maintained a respectful distance from the animals. A note for those prone to motion sickness: Travel gum is advisable as the roads are quite bumpy. We highly recommend the full-day safari as the mornings tend to be crowded, and the extended duration allows more time for observing the animals. This option proved optimal for peacefully enjoying the beauty of nature and experiencing the diverse facets of wildlife more intensively. In the morning we had a group tour of 4 people, but in the afternoon we were alone- that was nice. Throughout the safari, Sakun ensured that we experienced the best moments in the wilderness. An unforgettable adventure!
        Written 4 December 2023
      • 516jerzyn
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great driver
        Today at dawn the driver took us to visit NP Yale. He was polite from the beginning to the end of the trip. He tried to let us see as much as possible. He wanted to show us the leopard at all costs and he did it. He was a great driver. He was great. Jerzy Nawara
        Written 2 December 2023
      • sarahaA2444PZ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience!
        We had a great time during the safari, and got to see so many beautiful animals. Our driver Amila knew exactly where to spot the animals and guaranteed us a great experience!
        Written 15 November 2023
      • J414QKpetrap
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        It was an amazing experience. A little bit bumpy but that’s because drivers really want you to see all the animals (especially leopard).
        Written 7 November 2023
      • _Y5583AN
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very good safari
        Very good safari! We saw a lot of animals: a leopard, a bear, elephants, buffalos ... Our driver Amila is very experienced and did his best. Would recommend this to anyone, it was the highlight of our Sri Lankan trip!
        Written 14 August 2023
      • c0m0a
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Safari in Lunugamvehera
        Great Safari, our driver was so good and respectful of the nature. We loved it. We saw plenty of animals
        Written 6 August 2023
      • Wanderer41787237699
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cool Bats
        It was great. They showed me this group of thousands of bats flying off into the night for food. Very cool, people were nice
        Written 9 February 2023
      • 628kavee
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Safari at Yala
        Just completed a nice full day safari with this company. Everything they arranged well. For lunch had nice rice and curry with chicken. We saw all animals. Good safari
        Written 18 December 2022
      • sadunit2022
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good and nice
        We started our journey early in the morning. Because of that, we were able to see many animals. Animals like lepoard and bear were also seen. In the end, they provided a good destination and friendly service.
        Written 14 August 2022
      • Bimsara1998
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        One of the best safari Service
        We had a fantastic experience - driver was knowledgeable and well connected in the park. We saw leopard, sloth bear, elephants, mongoose and many beautiful birds etc. Its amazing day at the park. Highly recommended service!!
        Written 1 August 2022
      • davidb21887
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wow! What a Trip
        We did a morning and afternoon safari. Although both were great, we were fortunate to see the big three on the morning outing (elephant, leopard and sloth bear). A great experience that I would highly recommend
        Written 27 April 2022
      • Omesh12345
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice Safari
        A nice safari with good team. We could see leopards, lots of elephants, deers, crocodiles and lots of birds.
        Written 9 March 2022
      • chathukag
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice Dayout
        We went a safari today with best of yala. The driver is super. We saw lots of elephants, deers, monkeys,birds and a leopard.
        Written 26 February 2022
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      Miša K
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Friends
      It was an amazing experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Our driver Sanjeewa was awesome, he spotted all the animals, stopped every time and told us some facts. We saw elephants, leopard, crocodile, deer, birds, monkeys ... Definitely a day to remember.
      Written 8 November 2023
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      Charly
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2023 • Couples
      I recommend this tour. Sanjeewa drove the car safely through all the puddles and potholas and we saw a lot of animals, although unfortunately no leopard or bear - but he tried his best. He stayed polite all the time, even when some girls of our group decided to change their booking midway and got very impatient. He always responded quickly to requests. The only thing that could be improved: he could tell us a bit more about the animals we get to see (apart from their names ;-) )
      Written 7 December 2023
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      Nura H
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Friends
      We did the half-day safari with Gayashan, a driver very willing to make us enjoy the experience to the fullest. We managed to see all kinds of animals including the leopard, thanks to its good and fast driving. They are reliable, punctual and I would recommend them without a doubt.
      Thank you!
      Google
      Written 28 April 2024
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      Conor M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Friends
      Had the most excellent day on my first ever safari. Seen all the animals I hoped to see and more. Our driver was excellent and provided some incredible knowledge throughout the day, I still can’t believe how sharp his eyesight was and his ability to point out animals to us that we would have completely missed. He also had a very good camera with amazing lens to take pictures so we could see the animals really close up. They meal that was prepared for us was fantastic also. Great day out and would highly recommend
      Written 16 January 2024
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      Will A
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2024 • Couples
      Amazing safari!!!!! Safari was amazing. The driver - Nalaka was incredible, who worked incredibly hard to allow us to see as much as possible. Service was also amazing. Tharindi was very helpful in organising the safari. Could not recommend more!
      Written 26 February 2024
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      Pragati Singh
      9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2023 • Couples
      It was an awesome safari. We had an amazing driver who stopped and told us about all the cool birds and animals we saw on our morning safari (They pick you up at 4:30 a.m. The Safari times are 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. as the park gates open at 6 a.m.). They also arranged Srilankan breakfast for us towards the end of the safari.
      There is no doubt that Yala Safari is a must-have experience if you would like to witness the wilderness in its real form while you are in Sri Lanka. We spotted a lot of birds like Sri Lankan junglefowl, Black Hooded Oriol, Hoopoe, Hornbills, Little Green Bee-eaters, and Paradise Flycatchers to name a few. We also spotted leopards which was pretty cool:)
      Written 28 September 2023
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      Relax22141834836
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Friends
      Our driver, also our guide Tharidu was professional. We had a great time in Yala national park. We saw 2 leopards just near the entrance, and Tharidu tried his best to make sure we have a good spot to watch the leopards and to take pictures.
      He also told us information about elephants, leopards, and other animals! We love the visit!
      Written 12 March 2024
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      zctpd36
      Singapore, Singapore8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our driver Nalaka was great in getting us to see a leopard early in the morning in Yala. He got entrance tickets efficiently and drove with a mission to help us to see a leopard. He ensured we got into the park early and also led us to see many other animals during our safari. When we had a break he also provided fruits which was very thoughtful given the heat later in the day.
      Written 7 April 2024
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      Chal G
      Colombo, Sri Lanka76 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      During the 3 hour tour , Saw some wild animals like deer elephants birds monkeys 🐒 but we couldn’t see leopards 🐆on the day we went . People say some lucky days there are 5,6 sights of leopards so I guess it all depends on the luck to see a leopard and the experience of the safari driver .

      Over all it’s a great experience
      Written 10 December 2020
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      vicky H
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Couples
      We did two times a safari tour in Yala Nationalpark and it was awesome, our guide Tharanga has the best eye to find animals, and can drive realy carfully!

      the lunch was good!

      I would totally recommend him as a guide for the Yala safari!

      They also offering tours in Bundala Nationalpark, this is mainly bird watching and also really good!
      Written 30 August 2023
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