Pristine natural beaches, billowing sand dunes, prickly scrub jungle and towering rocky outcrops add a novel dimension to the considerable wildlife nurtured by the range of habitats in the Yala National Park. Situated 290 kilometers south east of Colombo, Yala covers 250,820 hectares and is famed for having the highest leopard densities per square kilometer in the world, making it one of the best places on the planet to observe these beautiful cats, a Sri Lankan subspecies, in the wild.

Yala is home to around 32 species of mammals, 125 species of birds and many other reptile and lagoon fauna species. On a typical game drive you are likely to see mammals such as Asian Elephants, Crocodiles, Wild Boar, Water Buffalo, Grey Langur monkeys and Spotted Deer. Bears are also resident in the park although are typically difficult to spot due to their nocturnal activities. The open landscape of the park also attracts birds of prey such as the White-bellied Sea Eagle whilst the wetlands are home to Waders, Painted Storks, and the very rare Black-necked Stork. Land birds are also in abundance and include the Sirkeer Malkoha, Indian Peafowl and Sri Lanka Jungle fowl.

What to bring:

• Personal effects for warm, windy and rainy conditions.
• Sun lotion and insect repellent.

Tour Includes

• The services of a specialised naturalist for the jeep safari.
• Entrance fees to the National Park and the fee for the government tracker.
• Customised booklet about Yala National Park with checklist.
• Lunch at Yala.
• Binoculars for a closer view of the wildlife.
• Well-maintained 4WD luxury jeep for safari in Yala National Park.
• All government taxes.

Tour Logistics

The best times to see wildlife are in the early morning and again, at dusk. Clients will be met at the Yala National Park entrance by a 4WD jeep that will take them on a safari in the park.

Optional Extras

• A 4WD jeep safari in Bundala National Park.
• Extension to include a nights camping.