Top Yala National Park Natural Attractions

Yala National Park in Sri Lanka is home to hundreds of animal species, but this special safari focuses on the elusive leopard. Join a small group and venture out in the early morning in search of the spotted cat. While you drive around, you may also see other animals such as elephants, sloth bears, peacocks, snakes, and several bird species. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Tick off Yala National Park’s highlights on a morning, afternoon, or full-day 4-wheel-drive safari, timed to include the precious dawn or dusk “golden hours.” Your driver–guide transports you to the park, then searches for Yala’s “big three”—leopards, sloth bears, and elephants. Don’t risk scaring the animals away as you tour in a small vehicle. Full-day tours may include a Sri Lankan lunch.

On this full-day, private excursion from Galle, beat the crowds with an early morning departure to Yala National Park, home to sloths, leopards, wild elephants, and other fauna and flora. Tours include a naturalist-led jeep safari ride through the wildlife-filled grasslands, followed by a home-cooked lunch with a local family. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.