Colombo · YALA NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS
Yala holds the densest leopard population anywhere and a jeep queue that reflects it. The 15 below differ on block, session and how early the pickup is, and every one of them is off the table during the annual closure. Prices and timings here.
Review of Yala safari from Colombo, Bentota, Kalutara, or Ahungalla, with leopard searches, elephants, Jeep travel, costs, and practical tips.
“The safari was incredible! Our guide had over 10yrs experience so knew all the perfect spots to see all types of animals. We saw a leopard up very close. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sri Lanka! Well worth it.”
Review of a private Yala safari from Colombo or Negombo, with long transfers, a 4x4 jeep, wildlife sightings, costs, and safety advice.
“A great tour with a superb driver. Would 100% recommend! The driver was accommodating and tailored the tour for us to have the best experience.”
Review of the $200 Leopard Nest Yala safari, with treehouse camping, two game drives, meals, transfers, and practical booking advice.
“The staff are very friendly and helpful. The road/track to the facility is an adventure (wear the seat belt or hold on tight as you will be thrown around) in its self, similar to some of the tracks around yala national park. Food was very generous portions not a lot of selection Read more”
Explore Sri Lanka in seven days, from Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya to Yala, Ella, Galle, and Mirissa with a private driver-guide.
“we had an amazing time. sujeewa took us to as many places as we told him and he knew. we partied, took videos and photos. we toured all over sri lanka hahahaha now sujeewa is not just a simple guide but family and I highly recommend yRead more”
Review of a private Colombo to Yala day trip with Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, a four-hour safari, private transport, and dinner.
“We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a truly unforgettable day trip from Colombo to Galle, culminating in an evening safari in Yala National Park—and we can’t recommend it highly enough. As two coworkers looking for a unique wRead more”
See Kandy’s temple, ride Sri Lanka’s scenic hill train, visit Nuwara Eliya and Yala on a private three-day tour from Colombo.
“Good tour was provided by the wish colombo travels. Hotels were very good. Driver was informative and on time everytime. I recommend it more .we enjoyed this 3days tour”
Review of a private Yala safari from Colombo, with wildlife viewing, Sithulpawwa Temple, transport details, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Trip was very good and guide was very knowledgeable and would have given five stars had it not been that the guide turned up 90 minutes late. Also the vehicle was quite old and was left behind by other tour vehicles”
Review of Yala’s private full-day safari from Colombo and nearby towns, with park fees, jeep, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“We booked a number of trips through Viatours & Get your Guide, these were routed through the Bentota Travel Mart, as soon as we had booked I was contacted by Sam the tour manager who confirmed the bookings and made us aware of Read more”
Review of Yala National Park’s private full-day safari from Colombo, with hotel pickup, a jeep, guide, lunch, wildlife, and practical booking advice.
“Arosh drove us around pretty much the whole of the mid to south island. He was always on time, always happy, very easy going with our plans and journey. The car was so comfortable I managed to catch up on sleep a lot! He was always in contact, even when his phone was damaged. He made our Sri Lankan trip comfortable and enjoyable. Great guy, great driver.”
Sleep in a Yala treehouse, track leopards by jeep, walk at dawn, and enjoy campfire dining on this private two-day Sri Lankan safari.
“Those who want to experience something unique in Sri Lanka should definitely do this trip. The accommodation is great. The staff have done everything to make this trip memorable.”
Spend two nights in a luxury treehouse near Yala, with safari drives, Bundala birds, lake walks, meals, drinks, and Colombo transfers.
“Great intimate setting right next to Yala National Park. Krishan and the guys at Leopard Nest rendered amazing service, friendly atmosphere, amazing food (and lots of it!!!) and an intimate outdoor dinner on the last night. Accommodations were great and proximity to the park was key. Great experience all around.”
Review of the 14-hour Colombo to Yala safari, with jeep ride, leopards, elephants, park fees, transport details, and practical booking advice.
“It was a wonderful experience. The driver was on time, courteous and helpful to me throughout the ride making sure that I was comfortable. The Safari driver ensured that we had a good wildlife viewing experience taking us through the jungles in a wild, bumpy and extremely fun ride. We saw elephants, samba, deer, birds, peacocks and peahens, mongoose and many crocodiles. The leopards were elusive and we were not lucky enough to get a glimpse. i would highly recommend this adventure to anybody who loves wildlife.”
Ride from Colombo to Yala for a full-day Jeep safari with chances to see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and birds.
“Dilan was excellent and provided great service. I felt safe and had a great time during the journey. I enjoyed it alot! Thank you Dilan once again!”
Review of a Colombo to Yala National Park day trip, with safari tips, costs, stops, transport details, wildlife expectations, and booking advice.
“Great, professoinal, guide who spoke our language and was extremely knowledgable. The tour itself was very good with both the tour guide and the jeep driver helping us spot the different animals and get close to them.”
A practical Yala safari from Sri Lanka’s south coast, with hotel pickup, a soft-top Jeep, wildlife spotting, and entry-fee details.
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