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You will first meet the Sameera Tours driver and proceed to Yala National Park. We met your safari guide at the gate entrance to the park. For the morning half-day tour, your Yala Safari commences at 6:00 a.m. while the afternoon run begins at 2.30 p.m. After entering the National Park with your guide in a jeep, keep an eye out for leopards and sloth bears, besides other mammals and several species of birds which have made their homes in this sanctuary. The guide will explain about the Park’s various interesting attributes as you discover, become more aware and enjoy the flora and fauna of Yala. You will be taken through most of the Yala National Park, covering the wetlands, grasslands, forest patches, etc. We will make longer stops at certain watering holes for those quiet photography opportunities. Finishing the Safari, either around 11 a.m. or around 6 p.m., you will be dropped at your hotel in Hikkaduwa. .

Book this shore excursions and enjoy the thrilling adventure of Wildlife with a full day safari tour in Yala National Park which has the highest density of Leopards in the world. You will explore this beautiful national park with so many other animals including sloth bear, elephant, and wild water buffalo with many varieties of endemic Flora and Fauna. You will also enjoy picnic lunch by the beach and spend couple of hours on the beach at leisure before your evening tour for searching leopards.

Have you ever been on a safari in a jungle that is ruled by the leopards? The Yala National Park is your answer! With 130,000 hectares of landscape, this Park is situated in the city of Yala, 260km South East of Colombo, and is a combination of a National Park as well as a strict nature reserve. According to Forbes Magazine, one of the main tourist attractions in Sri Lanka is its wildlife and Yala National Park is the most visited wildlife Park in the island. Along with the wide variety of birds, mammals and reptiles, you will also experience a range of forests, scrubs, lagoons, tanks and grasslands. Some of the most seen animals include leopards, elephants, sloth bears, jackals, peacocks, and crocodiles. Book your day tour of the Yala Jeep Safari now and experience the unforgettable!

Wildlife enthusiasts will love going on a safari tour in the Yala National Park. Receive personalized attention and the chance to ask questions on this private tour. Look out for the “big three” of Yala: leopards, elephants, and sloth bears. You can choose from morning or afternoon half-day tours or a full day tour, to suit your needs and itinerary.

Experience the process of making curd in Tissamaharama with traditional methods of milking, milk heating, filling clay pots, and setting fresh curd and taste creamy buffalo curd or drink fresh milk

Discover the Rich Wildlife & Culture of Hambantota and Tissamaharama Start your journey directly from Hambantota Port and head into one of Sri Lanka’s most peaceful birdwatching regions — Hambantota and Tissamaharama. Wander through lush paddy fields, lakes, and charming village landscapes, where you can spot a wide variety of colorful resident and migratory birds, including herons, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and many more. ✨ Continue your adventure with a visit to the ancient Tissamaharama Temple, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in southern Sri Lanka. Explore its beautiful stupa, learn about its rich history, and enjoy the calm spiritual atmosphere. This relaxing nature and culture tour offers the perfect mix of wildlife, scenery, and heritage, giving you a peaceful and authentic experience of southern Sri Lanka before returning comfortably to Hambantota Port.