Best Value Yala Safari: Spot Leopards, Elephants & Bears (Shared)

Name: Best Value Yala Safari: Spot Leopards, Elephants & Bears (Shared)
Brand: Viator
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (26 reviews)

5.0(26)6 hours - 12 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadYala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Explore the stunning Yala National Park on a shared jeep safari, where diverse habitats and rich wildlife await. Choose between 6 or 12-hour safari options and embark on a journey to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more — all guided by local experts who share their knowledge of the park’s rich ecosystem.

The 6-hour safari includes breakfast and bottled water, perfect for a short yet immersive experience. For those seeking a deeper adventure, the 12-hour safari offers breakfast, lunch, snacks, and unlimited bottled water, ensuring comfort as you traverse Yala’s grasslands, forests, and lagoons.

Ideal for nature lovers and photographers eager to witness and capture Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife in its natural habitat. Choose between flexible 6 or 12-hour safari durations

6 or 12-hour safari

Local expert guides

Comfortable jeeps

6h: breakfast & water

12h: meals & water

Included

For 6 hour safaris, breakfast and bottled water are included
Shared jeep safari with comfortable seating
For 12 hour safari, breakfast, lunch, snacks and bottled water are included.

Not included

Hotel pickup/drop-off outside the selected areas (available at extra cost)

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What you'll do

Travelers will embark on an exciting jeep safari through Yala National Park, Sri
Lanka’s most famous wildlife destination. Known for its high density of leopards, the park also offers sightings of elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, wild boars, spotted deer, and a wide variety of bird species. Guests will explore the park’s diverse landscapes from open grasslands to dense forests and coastal lagoons while guided by an experienced local tracker who shares insights about the wildlife and environment. This safari is perfect for nature lovers and wildlife photographers looking for an unforgettable experience in the wild
12 hoursAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

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We provide free pickup and drop-off from the following areas:

Tissamaharama (within 10 km)

Yala National Park entrance area (within 5 km)

Debarawewa (within 5 km)

Weerawila (within 10 km)

Kirinda (within 5 km)

Kataragama (within 5 km)

Our driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or guesthouse. Please be ready at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time. Please keep your phone switched on for smooth coordination.

If you're staying outside these areas, contact us in advance to arrange pickup (additional charges may apply).

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Sumudu Home Stay
Yala, Sri Lanka
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Mamba Yala
Kirinda - Situlpawwa Road, Yala, Sri Lanka
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Breeze Heavens Yala
76gm+84m Wirawila, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Yala Lucas Lake Hotel
Pannegamuwa Junction, Pannagamuwa, Sri Lanka
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Yala Shadow
No.97, Palatupana, Sri Lanka
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Farm Villa By Heritage
20 Acres, Katharagama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Villa Blue Monk - Thema Collection
No. 417/1/1, 2nd Canal, Yala, Sri Lanka
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Pahalage Boutique Villas
126 Tikiri Wewa, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Lake side Resort
Sandungama Rd Ekamuthugama, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Jami River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place
Near Anil Cushion Work, Debarwewa, Tissa, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Mazzarine Yala Resort
Yala Road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Raintree by Oak Ray - Tissamaharama
Sandugama Road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Blue Sky Saffari Hotel & Restaurnt
2nd Floor, Iresha Building, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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The Yala Adventure
Uddhakandara, Sri Lanka
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DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort
Weerawila, Sri Lanka
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Kataragama A G S Resort
37 Kataragama-sella Kataragama Rd 38/b, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Yala Double Eight 88
No 103/5 Warakanatta Kachcheriyagama, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Tranquil Sanctuary Yala
Kethsiri Mawatha Rd, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Yala Green Eco Lodge
Kirinda Road, Suduweli Pedesa, Viharamahadevipura, Sri Lanka
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Tranquil Sanctuary Yala
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Flamingo Lake Resort
Tissamaharama Rd, Nildiya Guest House, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Nehansa Resort And Safari
No 553 Gangasiripura, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Wild Loch Yala
662/14/2 Kirinda - Situlpawwa Road, Yala, Viharamahadevipura, Sri Lanka
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New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place
No,1030/2, Gamunupura Road, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Wild Culture Yala
No: 314, Kirinda Godana, Andaragasyaya, Sri Lanka
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Yala Shenu Safari Tours & Taxi
651/1 , Senapura, Tissamaharama, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Yala Hotel Grand View
Central Cycle, Kachcheriyagama, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Vintara Eco Resort
Bandagiri Village, Gonnoruwa, Hambantota, Sri Lanka
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Happiness Willa And Yala Safari
946/1 Galkanuwaththa Road, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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O2 Villas Yala
No. 02 Gurugoda, Palatupana, Yala National Park, Yala, Sri Lanka
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Tissa Wild Heaven
Sri Lanka Tikiriwewagodana, Tissa Road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Ovenro Hotel
Kataragama-sella Kataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Aerie Lodge Yala
Tissa - Kirinde Road, Kirinda, Sri Lanka
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Thisara Pool Hotel Kataragama & Yala-Kabilththa Jeep Tour
Kataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Ops Poinix Hotel
259 Tissamaharam Rd Weerawila Junction, Yala, Sri Lanka
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Secret Relax Inn Hotel & Guest House
No26/1Kataragama-Sella Kataragama Road, Yala, Sri Lanka
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Sharta Yala
No:163, Cannel road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Lake Wind Resort & Restaurant
Weeravila No: 35, Yala, Sri Lanka
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Kithala Resort - Thema Collection
Kataragama Road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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EKHO Safari Tissa
Kataragama Road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Yala Eagle Nest
910/A,Debarawewa, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Akeesha Rest
104 Mailagama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Quartz2nd14
32 Galapitagalayaya Kandasurudugama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Chaarya Resort & Spa
Kataragama Road, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping
Yala National Park - Katagamuwa Road, (old Sithulpawwa Road), Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Wild Flower Yala Hotel
Kataragama, Sithulpawwa Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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Blue Turtle Hotel
119/2 Kataragama Road, Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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Double Lake View Tissa & Safari
Gamunupura Road, 1033/3, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Flamingo Lake Resort
Wallawaya Rd,Pennegamuwa,, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Tamarind Tree
Mahasenpura, Yala, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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