The 4 Best Yala National Park Safaris in Hikkaduwa

1.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Yala Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 9 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle, or nearby towns to Yala for a three-hour Jeep safari. An English-speaking guide such as Sasanka, Dilan, Chathura, or Tikiri helps you spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more.

“Tikiri was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and had an excellent ability to spot tiny creatures that we would have missed otherwise (lizards, birds, etc) Also got up close and friendly with many elephants and even a crocodile! 🐊”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $11Best value

Travel from Galle, Mirissa, Weligama, Matara, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle to Ella by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping for a three-hour open-jeep safari in Yala. Guides such as Dilan, Sasanka, Tikiri, and Ishan work hard to spot elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, and leopards along the way.

“Very good experience with our driver Sasanka! Highly recommend!”

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3.Value Tour: One Day Safari Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Start before sunrise for a Yala jeep safari, eat a local lunch, watch young elephants feed at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, then safari in Udawalawe from 3 PM. English-speaking guides such as Ishan, Naja, Sasanka, and Dilan have helped guests find wildlife across both parks.

“I loved it! Dilan is a very good guide and driver. Fully recommended!”

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4.Shuttle to Down South Any Location w Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $29Top rated

Ride from Ella to Tangalle, Mirissa, Galle, or another Down South stop, then join a three-hour open-jeep safari in Yala. English-speaking guides such as Sasanka, Chathura, and Ishan help spot wildlife. Bring food, drinks, and patience for possible delays.

“Sasanka is really good guide, we enjoy the safari whit him!”

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