Plan your trip to Yala National Park

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Yala National Park itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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When to consider visiting

February–May

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Tissamaharama (Tissa): Closest town with most lodges, safari operators and transport links. Kataragama: Transport hub and additional accommodation options; good for combined cultural visits.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Full day Safari - Yala National Park - 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with - Janaka safari

The leopard is the key attraction to Yala National Park: “Showing the leopard is our mission” Other Animals There are many other animals living inside yala national park where …

Approx. 720 minutesView on Viator →

Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari

Explore breathtaking wilderness of Sri Lanka with Ajith Safari Jeep Tours. We're the only Sri Lankan safari operator mentioned both in Lonely Planet and the number one provider on …

Approx. 840 minutesView on Viator →

Full day / Half Day WildlifeAdventure in Yala-National-Park

Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard d…

Approx. 1440 minutesView on Viator →

Special leopard & Elephants safari - Yala - 04.30 am to 11.30 am

People who like to see more wild life this is the perfect tour with janaka safari, we do our best for the leopard. start earlier and try to enter the park before other jeeps . T…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →

Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari

This Yala safari tour offers a unique experience by combining wildlife adventure with breathtaking landscapes. Unlike other safaris, it provides the rare opportunity to witness the…

Approx. 780 minutesView on Viator →

Full Day Safari ( The Best for Leopards & Elephants and more..)

There are many other animals living inside yala national park where you could see with Sri Lanka Yala osha Safaris. Some of important animals are: Elephant, Sloth Bear, Wild Boa…

Approx. 720 minutesView on Viator →

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