The 4 Best Yala National Park Safaris in Galle

1.Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $140Our pick

Leave from Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle, Colombo, or nearby areas for a private Yala National Park day trip. A driver-guide handles the long transfer, lunch, park entry, and Japanese safari jeep. Guides named on past trips include Lahiru, Rahul, and Nisinte.

“Our driver was very nice and learned us a lot about Sri Lanka. Our safari guide was amazing as well! He went to places where not that much other drivers were, and he was keen on showing us all types of animal Yala has. We 2 Leopards, elephants, bears, monleys, buffalos, pelicans, and much more! Highly recommended!”

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2.Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle: Drop to Ella & Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $43Best value

Travel door to door from Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle to Ella, with a Yala National Park safari in the middle. Ride with an English-speaking guide, watch for elephants and leopards, and expect a long, bumpy day.

“We werden opgepikt in onze verblijfplaats in Mirissa. De rit naar de jeep was snel (maar voor mijn wagenziekte erg misselijkmakend). De driver was erg lief en ging langzamer rijden. De safari was prima, het was kort, maar te verwachten. Sasanka was onze driver van de safari. Hij vertelde veel bij de dieren en was erg meedenkend. Omdat je maar kort de tijd hebt, gingen we snel langs alle dieren, maar dat is helemaal logisch.”

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3.GO WILD! Double Safari Day Trip (Yala & Udawalawe) – Private & All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $280Top rated

Set out from Galle or nearby south-coast towns for two Sri Lankan national parks in one private, all-inclusive day. Expect safari jeeps, park entry, lunch, bottled water, and an Elephant Transit Home visit. Drivers such as Dinesh and Rahul have handled pickups, but wildlife sightings remain a matter of luck.

“We had a wonderful, albeit long day to visit Udawalawe and Yala- trip was well organised and pick up with Dinesh was on time from our hotel. He took us safely to both parks and both of our guides in the parks were friendly and knowledgaRead more”

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4.Galle/Mirissa: Yala & Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 16 hours · from $101

Leave your accommodation early for Yala’s sunrise safari, then enjoy a picnic, visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home during feeding time, and finish with a sunset safari. A local English-speaking driver-guide handles the long route, wildlife spotting, and air-conditioned transport. Park entry fees cost extra.

“Fedele a quello che era riportato in descrizione, sono stata fortunata e ho visto tutto quello che si poteva vedere. Nel complesso è una gita lunga e impegnativa perché prende molte ore durante il giorno, le persone molto gentili e disponibili ma ogni tanto c'era qualche barriera linguistica. Prima dell'escursione non mi erano arrivati riferimenti in merito al pick up dal mio residence di partenza e forse non è stata la cosa più rassicurante, nel complesso però ho trovato persone gentili e simpatiche con cui condividere questa esperienza”

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