Yala National Park Safaris


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15 Best Yala National Park Safaris

The drives worth getting up at dawn for.

The 15 yala national park safaris travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, how long you are out in the field, who runs the drive, and what a seat in the vehicle costs.

15 Best Yala National Park Safaris

Full day Safari - Yala National Park - 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with - Janaka safari - The full-day rhythm: 04:30 pickup to late drop-off
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Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

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

Full-day Yala safari from 4:30am to 6pm with a small-group jeep, breakfast and lunch, and a serious shot at leopards.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“If you’re in Yala, of course you have to visit Yala National Park! This experience was amazing and felt like a once in a lifetime experience! Our driver was so comforting, took great care of us with lots of knowledge about the safari, food/water, and was very experienced in getting around the park to see…”

603 reviewsFrom $57.99by Yala Safaris - Private Tours

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Yala National Park: Morning or Afternoon Golden Hour Safari - Getting In and Out: Pickup Zones and a Small Jeep Advantage
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Yala National Park: Morning or Afternoon Golden Hour Safari

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3.Yala National Park: Morning or Afternoon Golden Hour Safari

Golden hour Yala safari from Kotapola with a 4WD jeep and English guide. Morning or afternoon chances for leopards, elephants, sloth bears.

★ 4.2

“Ishan was a great guide on our safari tours! His knowledge about Sri Lankan wildlife (in particular the birds) was amazing!! Seeing the elephants was incredible!! Highly recommend!!”

473 reviewsFrom $10by Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari - What your drive through Yala looks like (and what you should expect at each stage)
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Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive – by Ajith Safari

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

Yala National Park safari with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. Small-group jeeps, golden-hour leopard odds, pickup, and optional lunch.

★ 4.5

“Very good service. The vehicle came at the promised time and the driver/guide was able to navigate us so that we were able to see a Leopard, a tusker, other elephants and so many other wildlife.”

351 reviewsFrom $18.00by Ajith Safari Jeep Tours

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Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park - The 6 AM gate plan and the “golden hours” ride
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Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park

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5.Leopard Safari Tour in Yala National Park

Early-entrance safari in Yala aimed at leopard sightings, with hotel pickup, small jeeps, and optional picnic meals—plus separate park fees.

★ 4.5

“I accidentally booked for the spring day but they were very accomodating in letting us change. The driver arrived early and we were the first ones. He was early getting us to the safari gate as well. He had a Toyota hilux which could navigate Read more”

281 reviewsFrom $20.00by Shehan Safari

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Special Leopards safari - Yala National park - 04.30 am to 11.30 am - Pickup from Tissamaharama and Kataragama: less stress, more safari time
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Special leopards safari Yala National park – 04.30 am to 11.30 am

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Yala National Park - Full Day Safari (04:30 am - 06:00 pm) - How the guide experience shapes your leopard odds
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Yala National Park – Full Day Safari (04:30 am – 06:00 pm)

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7.Yala National Park – Full Day Safari (04:30 am – 06:00 pm)

Full-day safari in Yala National Park with early start, comfort 4x4 jeeps, picnic breakfast, and guided chances for leopards, elephants, and birds.

★ 5.0

“As per the Viator description we expected a full day safari including English speaking guide. The Guide never got onboard and the driver (Suli) was in a separated compartment making it hard to explain while driving. His guiding was limRead more”

132 reviewsFrom $99.00by Tiger Safari

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Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Galle: Shuttle to Ella with Yala Safari - Door-to-Door Pickup: The Value You Feel Immediately
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Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Galle: Shuttle to Ella with Yala Safari

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Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day - Half day vs full day: which length makes sense for you
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Yala National Park Safari Tours – Half Day & Full Day

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Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day) - Key highlights at a glance
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Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day)

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Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari

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

Dinuka Safari’s Yala leopard safari pairs small-group luxury jeeps with patient wildlife-spotting across jungle, plains, and lagoons.

★ 5.0

“Experience wasn’t that great, in the site, it was mentioned that it would be a 5 hours safari starting at 2PM. But the safari lasted only for 2.30 hours and upon inquiry, I was told that only the morning safari’s are for 5 hours. Spotting was moderaRead more”

93 reviewsFrom $22.00by Dinuka Safari

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Special Leopards safari - Yala National park - 04.30 am to 11.30 am - Pickup from Tissamaharama and Kataragama: less stress, more safari time
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Special Leopards Safari Yala National Park – 04:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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Full Day Safari ( The Best for Leopards ) in Yala - Small-group safari setup: luxury jeep, binoculars, and meals
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Full Day Safari ( The Best for Leopards ) in Yala

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13.Full Day Safari ( The Best for Leopards ) in Yala

Full-day Yala leopard safari with a small group, early 4–5am pickup, jeep, meals, binoculars, and wildlife from dawn to dusk.

★ 5.0

“We had a great full day safari with Amila and special animal sightings, we also saw a leopard. The food (breakfast and lunch) was excellent and Amila a really great guide. Fully recommended!Auto-translated”

76 reviewsFrom $60.00by Yala Osha Safari

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Yala National Park Leopard Safari Tours

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14.Yala National Park Leopard Safari Tours

Yala National Park leopard safari with hotel pickup, a comfy 4x4 jeep, and a real chance at leopards, elephants, and birds.

★ 4.5

“I did the afternoon safari in Yala with Losa. It was an amazing experience, he did an extra effort so that I could see a leopard and an elephant. Highly recommended.”

72 reviewsFrom $18.00by Tiger Safari

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Yala National Park Half Day Safari - 4.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m - Price and value: what $78 gets you (and what it doesn’t)
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Yala National Park Half Day Safari – 4.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m

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15.Yala National Park Half Day Safari – 4.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m

Morning leopard safari in Yala National Park with expert English-speaking guides, binoculars, breakfast, and a real shot at big wildlife.

★ 5.0

“My trip to Yala was truly a highlight, and I was so glad I chose Yala One Safari. As a solo backpacker, it can be tough to find a safari package for just one person, so I was thrilled that they offered a shared jeep option.”

62 reviewsFrom $78.00by Yala One Safari

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