Yala → Ella → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Sri Lanka Discovery
Private multi-day journey
- Safari in Yala National Park
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- Train through tea country
South-east Sri Lanka
Yala
Jeep safaris for leopards, elephants and birdlife.
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's best-known reserve, home to elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, abundant birdlife and leopards.
Safaris run in open jeeps in the morning or afternoon. No one can guarantee sightings—which is what makes every drive special.
Yala
Highlights
- 01
Leopards
The park is known for its leopard population.
- 02
Elephants and birds
Elephants at waterholes and hundreds of bird species.
- 03
Landscapes
Lagoons, rocks and dry forest by the ocean.
Explore
Things to do
- Jeep safari
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife photography
Practical information
- Best for
- Wildlife, photography
- How long to stay
- Half a day to 1 day
- Tip
- Parts of the park may close seasonally—we check availability before booking.
Want to go here?
We'll add it to your route and suggest the best time to visit.
Trips
Tours including this destination
Yala National Park
Yala Safari
Private safari
- Open-jeep safari
- A chance to spot a leopard
- Elephants, buffalo and crocodiles
Where to go
