Colombo · YALA NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS
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Yala holds one of the highest leopard densities anywhere, plus elephants, crocodiles and sloth bears. These Yala safari tours from Colombo are compared here: which do the pre-dawn drive, which run full-day against half, what the jeep and park fees include, and how to raise your odds of a leopard.
One-day Yala National Park jeep safari from Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla with hotel transfers, wildlife spotting, and a real shot at leopards.
“Sasanka took us on the safari , everything went smoothly and was a really enjoyable trip seeing all the animals”
Private jeep safari from Colombo and Negombo to Yala National Park: hotel pickup, tracker, binoculars, snacks, and 4 hours of wildlife viewing.
“It is a long but scenic drive from Columbo to Yala, and our driver made the ride easy and informative. Thanks Vidu! The park ride is an adventure in open topped safari jeeps and can be dusty so bring along water and sunscreen. But the aniRead more”
2-day Leopard Nest glamping in Yala, Sri Lanka: treehouse or tent, two safaris, lake dawn walk, meals, drinks, return transfers.
“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”
Private 7-day Sri Lanka circuit from Colombo to Galle, with Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala safari, and coastal classics.
“We had an amazing 8 days tour with Sujee. He came to collect us in the airport and then we started the tour. Suje is not just a driver, he explained to us a lot of interesting things about Sri Lanka's culture, geography and traditions. He was alwaRead more”
Private door-to-door Yala 4x4 safari with dinner plus Galle Fort and stilt fishermen from Colombo. 12–15 hours.
“Deshan was our guide and we had the best time. He was super professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We saw a ton of animals including a leopard. We definitely recommend!!”
Kandy temples, tea-country train views, and a Yala wildlife day, all wrapped into a pickup-to-dropoff 3-day Sri Lanka tour.
“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”
Private all-inclusive Yala jeep safari with hotel pickup, 4-hour wildlife drive, and a quick Sithulpawwa stop. Long day, real wild chances.
“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”
Private Yala jeep safari from Colombo with air-conditioned transfers, licensed guide, and lunch. Chase leopards and other wildlife in Sri Lanka.
“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.”
Private 2-day trip from Colombo to Mirissa and Yala: mangrove safari, Galle Fort, beach time, and a leopard-focused jeep ride.
“Hi friends In this two day trip superior tour in my life and the friends also enjoyed well and good hotels. Guide also supported us well. We thanking for this Wish Colombo Travels. I'm satisfied with this. I recommend it”
Private all-inclusive Yala safari from Colombo area with a long jeep drive, entry fees, and picnic lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.
“We had the most incredible day thanks to our fantastic tour guide Nirmal (aka Chooti).”
Private Yala National Park jeep safari from Colombo with lunch, pickup, and a chauffeur guide. Early start, leopard country.
“Sammy if very friendly and profesional guide! He knows very much about history of Sri Lanka and people which are living there. We visited with him also his vilage and it was for us great experience!!!”
2-day double safari from Negombo: Yala evening and Udawalawe morning, Elephant Transit Home, hotel, meals, and private jeep.
All-inclusive overnight glamping in Yala’s buffer zone from Colombo, with two safari drives, meals, drinks, and a naturalist guide.
“It was a very beautiful trip and we also took beautiful pictures. I want to go again I also advise family, friends and relatives not to go to this wonderful, good place or there will be any problems there”
Two-day Yala treehouse safari with a private ranger, evening jeep drive, dawn trek, lake breakfast, and campfire drinks near leopards.
“We have engaged Beyond Escapes for our Yala Tour and it was fantastic! Not only did we manage to see numerous wild animals in the safari, the experience to stay in a tree house is great! Separately, I would like to compliment our driver, Mr Kumara, who fetched us from Mirissa to Yala Park stay, and the next day to Nuwara Eliya. (Note that Safari has its own and another driver.) Kumara is a very good guide and great driver. He showed us around and dropped us at some spots around our journey to take nice photos. 2 thumbs up for him! Thank you once again!”
Two days in Sri Lanka with a Yala morning safari, Ella waterfalls and viewpoints, then the Hill Country train to tea country.
“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Our driver Ishan was an expert and super friendly and helpful. They even got me a cake for my birthday! Every experience from the safari to the train ride was excellent. The communication and coordination of the tour agency was perfect. I can’t wait to come back to Sri Lanka, thank you so much!”
