Yala National Park Safari

(SKU: LK50C04C00) This safari takes you on a wonderful wildlife experience in Yala National Park, the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard. Drive past grazing wild elephants. Glue your eyes to your binoculars to identify the hundreds of aquatic birds that nest at the reserve. Feel that rhythm of nature in the movements and colors of the wildlife you get to see.

Itinerary

The safari will take you on a short game drive through the wilds of Yala. With a variety of natural habitation types and their rich ecology, you will not lack wonders to feast your eyes upon. From elephants to leopards, and from crocodiles to sea birds, you will be able to immerse yourself in experiencing the sensations of raw nature with all the proper safety measures. You will be travelling in a rough terrain (4WD) game vehicle.

Yala National Park occupies a large space on the South Eastern coast of Sri Lanka, from Okanda to Hambantota. The history of the area extends up to several centuries ago with the area being mentioned as having been abandoned three centuries before due to ‘insalubrious conditions’ according to a 16th century Spanish cartographer Cipriano Sanchez. This may have been due to the swamps and dangerous animals in the region that caused various diseases that were untreatable at the time. Later during the Yala region was made a Forest Reserve under the British Colonial Government in 1900. An area within the reserve was ordained an exclusive game reserve for the resident sportsmen to hunt in. In 1938, the law was passed to ordain Yala as a National Park.

Stop At:

• Yala National Park, Yala National Park

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Yala National Park, Palatupana, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
Park Gate of Yala National Park

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
• Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
• Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Palatupana Park Gate.
• Water.

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
• Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash)
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Facilities