Safari in Yala National Park is undoubtedly the best option for a memorable wildlife experience in Sri Lanka. Yala is the most famous and most-visited national park in Sri Lanka. Something remarkable has to be there that makes this park the most famous out of 22 parks. It is none other than the high number of dignified animal species living in it that makes it a world-class wildlife travel destination. One Yala Safari can reveal so much more about the breath-taking animal kingdom than you ever imagined.
Overview
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbors 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that have been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
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Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time.
- Please bring valid passports for entering the national park.
- Please come in comfortable attire for a safari.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
