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The 15 most popular yala & udawalawe safaris in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Ella to Yala leopard safari at dawn or dusk, then drop off in Mirissa, Tangalle, Galle and more. From $10.
Most Popular“Organisation and tour was great, Janaka our guide did a great job”
Ella to Yala safari transfer by air-conditioned car and open-top jeep, with drop-off in Mirissa or Galle. Yala entrance fees extra.
“Sasanka was a great guide and showed us some great sights in Yala.”
Air-conditioned Ella-to-south-coast shuttle plus a 3-hour open-jeep Yala safari to spot elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, and possible leopards.
“Tikiri was an amazing guide. We managed to see elephants and a leopard. Great trip!”
Jeep safari from Galle and Weligama to Yala National Park for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds, with pickup and 3-hour jeep.
“We had a crazy good Safari with Tikiri. We SAW a Leopard, Baby Elephants, A Male Elephants with giant Tusks. It was a awesome day!”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle/Mirissa to Ella plus a 3-hour Yala safari jeep for elephants, leopard chances, and more wildlife.
“We had very nice safari trip with Ishan, I wanted to see elephants and we did that! :))”
Ella to Yala safari and direct beach drop-off in Tangalle, Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Unawatuna, or Galle, with 4x4 wildlife spotting.
“If anyone is hesitant doing this trip just do it! We had such a smooth journey from our hotel pick up to the jeep safari on to our drop off destination. there are no hidden costs, just make sure you have your entry to the national park ready in cash. Our car travel was efficent…”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle to Ella plus a Udawalawe jeep safari in an AC vehicle.
“Pathum was a very good tourguide 10/10. a lot of fun! Very friendly! Very nice tour!”
Ella to south coast shuttle with a 3-hour Udawalawe safari, open-jeep wildlife viewing, and air-conditioned door-to-door drop-offs.
“What we liked about the experience was That it wasn’t rushed, there was no harassment of the wildlife, the guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable of the animals and the park. The transfer went well , the driver was good and the vehicle was clean and cool(which is what was needed after the dusty…”
Ella to Yala by private 4x4 safari with air-conditioned transfers and Golden-Hours wildlife drives, plus cash-only Yala entry.
“I was amazing experience and safari 100% recomend!:-) Safari driver Mahesh was an excellernt driver with very good experience! everything was amazing!”
Comfortable A/C transfer from Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle or Ella, plus a 4-hour Yala safari with a 4x4 jeep and English guide.
“Got picked up from our hostel around 3 AM, driven to a location close to the park. Changed to a car designated for safari. Received a small breakfast pack even that it didn’t say that any food was included, which was good! Our guide Srimal was great and showed us many animals including the leopard…”
Udawalawe safari from southern Sri Lanka towns with A/C pickup, 4x4 wildlife spotting, and Elephant Transit Home feeding visits.
“Pick up was on time at 4.15am as communicated by confirmation with the company after booking. The mini bus to the park was a small safari minibus which in my opinion was a bit too small for a long drive for my party of 3 and one other. I am over 5’10” tall, hubby is…”
Udawalawe National Park safari from Galle, Mirissa or Hikkaduwa, plus a visit to the Elephant Transit Home for rehab feeding.
“The day out was amazing. The driver at the safari was knowledgeable and told us lots about the animals we saw. We were able to see water buffalo’s, loads of elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, peacocks and chameleons. He was able to spot animals that we would definitely have missed if he hadn’t pointed them out.…”
Door-to-door ride from Tangalle, Mirissa or Galle to Ella plus a Yala jeep safari with leopard chances and local guides.
Shuttle from Tangalle to Ella with a 3-hour open-jeep Yala safari, guided wildlife spotting and easy hotel pickup.
Private Ella day tour with Upper Diyaluma trek, Nine Arches Bridge, Lipton’s Seat, tea factory, Pallewela swim spot, monastery calm.
“Shashicka did everything to make me happy that day excursion. He respected what the viator tour itinerary included but the same give me the opportunity to personslised the choose where to go first and what to see best. I appreciate his helRead more”
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