SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
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“It was really a great experience, Sasanke was a great tour guide and we saw lots of animals! Would recommend anytime!”
Ella to Yala safari transfer by air-conditioned car and open-top jeep, with drop-off in Mirissa or Galle. Yala entrance fees extra.
“Janaka was our driver and a terrific guide. He made sure that we get to see a leopard before we leave Yala. It was a smooth and safe ride from Ella to Ayala and then to Mirissa. Thank you for this tour!!! Sri Lanka experience is complete with this leopard sighting 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.
“Truly efficient way of doing the Ella to Ahangama journey, and such a great safari with Dilan! Saw everything we went there for - leopards, elephants and everything inbetween, plus countless colourful birds! A lovely morning.”
Jeep safari from Galle and Weligama to Yala National Park for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds, with pickup and 3-hour jeep.
“A fantastic afternoon had in the "jungle" exploring the wild. Extremely simple process to book and be picked up. Our guide Dilan was everything you would hope for in a guide. 10/10”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle/Mirissa to Ella plus a 3-hour Yala safari jeep for elephants, leopard chances, and more wildlife.
“The tour was great! Our guide Sasanka took us to the best places in the safari, we saw a lot of elephants and one leopard!!”
Ella to Yala safari and direct beach drop-off in Tangalle, Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Unawatuna, or Galle, with 4x4 wildlife spotting.
“For us this was the best way to do our Safari, taxi picked us up perfectly on time and dropped us off to our next destination by the afternoon! The safari was our favourite experience by far and when your time in the country is limited this just makes sense! Our drivers for both the…”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle to Ella plus a Udawalawe jeep safari in an AC vehicle.
“Pathum was fantastic in showing us the national park, highly recommend:)”
Ella to south coast shuttle with a 3-hour Udawalawe safari, open-jeep wildlife viewing, and air-conditioned door-to-door drop-offs.
“Mahesh was very informative and helpful I would say his driving was really good too I enjoyed my time on the safari i definitely would recommend and do it again :) !!”
Ella to Yala by private 4x4 safari with air-conditioned transfers and Golden-Hours wildlife drives, plus cash-only Yala entry.
“Great day and guide. He was knowledgeable and raced around looking for animals. Unfortunately no leopards but the elephants were amazing. A must do.”
Comfortable A/C transfer from Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle or Ella, plus a 4-hour Yala safari with a 4x4 jeep and English guide.
“Well organised and everything ran to time. Car was very comfortable. Guide on the 4x4 seemed good at finding the animals (we saw leopard twice and many many other amazing animals). Didn't guide much aside from the names of the animals but I think that is fairly standard, he answered all questions when prompted though.…”
Udawalawe safari from southern Sri Lanka towns with A/C pickup, 4x4 wildlife spotting, and Elephant Transit Home feeding visits.
“We had the most incredible trip! Our guide Pathum was so knowledgeable & kind, and explained everything we saw in great detail. We saw so many elephants, water buffalo, eagles, mongooses, crocodiles, peacocks & so much more. The trip far exceeded our expectations & we can’t recommend enough!!”
Udawalawe National Park safari from Galle, Mirissa or Hikkaduwa, plus a visit to the Elephant Transit Home for rehab feeding.
“Very nice, the guide in the safari showed me a lot of animals and waited for me to take as many pictures as I wanted, saw a lot of elephants, great time !”
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.
“My husband and I had the pleasure of discovering and exploring Ella and its surroundings thanks to Shahsicka. He proved to be an exceptional person and a fantastic guide. He accompanied us and unveiled wonderful places, guiding us with paRead more”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
