The 4 Yala National Park Safaris in Colombo That Earn Their Price

1.Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla: Yala Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $124Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Yala National Park, then search for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, deer, and birds in a soft-top Jeep. English-speaking guides including Dilan, Sasanka, and Tikiri are praised for sharp animal spotting and persistence.

“Sasanka was a wonderful guide... he could spot everything hiding in the trees & lakes. The 4x4 experience was part of the adventure!! Great outing!!”

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2.Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $250

Travel from Colombo or Negombo by air-conditioned vehicle to Tissamaharama, then spend about four hours in a private 4x4 jeep at Yala National Park with a driver, tracker, binoculars, snacks, water, and lunch. Look for elephants, leopards, bears, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, and birds.

“A great tour with a superb driver. Would 100% recommend! The driver was accommodating and tailored the tour for us to have the best experience.”

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3.All Inclusive Leopard Nest Treehouse Safari in Yala

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $200

You’ll travel from Colombo to Yala for two game drives, a private treehouse or luxury tent, alfresco shower, campfire drinks, dinner under the stars, and a dawn nature walk to a lake. Return transfers, meals, selected drinks, and a naturalist guide are included.

“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”

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4.7 Day Colombo Galle Yala Ella Kandy, Sri Lanka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

Travel privately with Sujeewa, also called Sujee, from Colombo through Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, and Galle. Expect long road days, landmark visits, optional paid activities, local food, and plenty of flexibility for a group of up to two.

“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”

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