5 Yala National Park Safaris in Hambantota to Build a Day Around

1.Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $25Our pick

Choose a 6 to 12-hour Yala National Park safari from Tissamaharama and nearby towns. Your small group rides a private 4WD jeep with guides such as Ishan, Madu, Darshana, and Yasanka, with water, drinks, breakfast, and lunch on full-day trips. Park entry is extra.

“Our safari experience was absolutely amazing, mainly thanks to our guide, Ishan. He was truly passionate about his job and shared so many interesting facts about the animals and the park throughout the day. He was also an excellent driver, which made the whole journey very comfortable and safe. Thanks to his determination and knowledge, we managed to see all the animals we hoped for — even a leopard and a bear! He never gave up on searching and made sure we had the best possible experience. One thing worth knowing in advance is that there is a 2-hour break during the day. It’s a good idea to bring a…”

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2.Yala National Park Safari Tour From Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $57

Travel from Hambantota port or a local hotel to Yala National Park in a safari jeep shared by up to six people. Expect about five to six hours, wildlife spotting with an experienced driver, drinks, snacks, binoculars, and a separate $40 park entrance fee.

“A great way to see wildlife in Sri Lanka!! The open safari buses bring the outside closer. A very interesting rude from Hambantotan port to the park seeing paddy fields & rural life.Geeta? The driver was great & understood that we wanted to see as much wildlife as possible going out of his way to find a herd of elephants and many other different animals stopping so that we could take photos. He helped us with the park entry fee . Afterwards he was happy to take us to Hambantota town. A very memorable day and just glad the jeep survived back to our ship”

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3.Yala Safari Tour from Hambantota Port by Ajith Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $50Top rated

Meet Ajith Safaris at Hambantota Port for a 5 to 6-hour group trip to Yala National Park. You’ll ride a safari jeep with a local driver-guide, pause at Palatupana, carry bottled drinks and binoculars, and return to the port. Guides named in feedback include Faisal, Chantal, Shan, Haji, and Thiss.

“45 minutes late in leaving the port harbor. tour was as advertised but the roads were very bumpy and seniors with physical limitations should inquire ahead. very hard to get into and out of the safari jeeps. drivers should go slower over tRead more”

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4.Yala National Park Safari |From Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $75

Leave Hambantota Port for a private Yala National Park safari in a Toyota 4WD Jeep, limited to six people. Your English-speaking driver also tracks animals during about four hours inside the park. Guides such as Lakshan have earned praise for careful driving and sharp wildlife spotting.

“This safari offered a glimpse into the national park which contains local birds,deers,an assortment of creatures & the highlight was seeing elephants. Set your expectations since this is not a “safari” like in Botswana or S. Africa with the big Read more”

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5.Yala National Park: 7 hour & 12 hour Leopard Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 7 - 13 hours · from $18Best value

Set out from Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Weerawila, Palatupana, or Kataragama in a 4x4 jeep with an English-speaking guide. Look for Yala’s leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, birds, and deer, with breakfast included and lunch on the 12-hour safari.

“It was amazing! The drive was a little crazy but to be expected 🤣 our guide was awesome and we were the first car to a leopard! It was a dream come true. We also saw crocodiles, buffalo, monkeys, and elephants. Long day but the leopard made it worth it!”

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