Yala Wildlife Safaris/Wildlife & Safari

Yala National Park Leopard Safari in 4x4 Jeep

5.0(1 verified review)
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SLTDA Certified Chauffeur Tour
•100% Bespoke Private Journey
Leopard on rocky outcrop in Yala
Asian Elephant Herd
Duration6 Hours
Journey TypePrivate 4x4 Safari
Chauffeur GuideEnglish Tracker Guide
CancellationFree up to 24h

Overview

Track wild leopards, elephant herds, sloth bears, and crocodiles in a customized 4x4 open-top safari jeep accompanied by an SLTDA certified wildlife tracker.

Curator's Highlights

Signature moments hand-selected by our private Ceylon travel curators

  • High probability of spotting elusive wild Sri Lankan leopards and sloth bears
  • Watch wild elephant herds bathing in freshwater waterholes and lagoons
  • Dedicated, open-top 4x4 safari jeep with raised spectator seating
  • Certified wildlife tracker with deep behavioral knowledge of park territory
  • Rest stop at the rugged Indian Ocean beachfront within the park boundaries

What's Included

  • Exclusive private 4x4 safari jeep hire with experienced wildlife driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yala, Tissamaharama, or Kataragama
  • Licensed Sri Lanka Wildlife Department tracker guide assistance
  • High-power binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Chilled bottled water and tropical fruit refreshments

What's Excluded

  • Yala National Park entrance admission ticket ($32 USD per adult)
  • Personal travel insurance & driver tips

Important Information & What to Bring

Morning safari leaves at 5:30 AM; afternoon safari leaves at 2:00 PM for optimal game viewing.

What to bring: Telephoto camera, binoculars, neutral clothing, dust scarf, sunglasses.

Verified Traveller Reviews

5.0
Based on 1 verified review

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Marcus Aurelius Sterling

🇦🇺 Australia • Traveled 2026-10-02

“Incredible leopard and sloth bear sightings inside Block 1 of Yala! Our dedicated wildlife tracker was extraordinarily knowledgeable and respectful of animal welfare. The luxury private safari jeep was top tier.”

Starting From
$95/ person

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