Just over an hour from Jungle Paradise Hotel, you can set off on an unforgettable safari in Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destinations and one of the best places in the country to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Alongside leopards, Yala is home to elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, deer, monkeys and incredible birdlife.
When you book your Yala safari with us, we take care of your private transport from Jungle Paradise Hotel to Yala National Park, as well as arranging your private safari jeep and driver, so all you need to do is enjoy the adventure.
“Book directly with the the hotel for a private safari with Lasa- amazing local guide, so much respect for the animals and their environment. He can find any animal in the jungle!”
Jessica P.
Private yala Safari Tours
Every Yala safari tour we arrange is 100% private, just your group and your driver in your own safari jeep. Explore Yala’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and lagoons while looking out for some of Sri Lanka’s most incredible wildlife.
Yala is particularly famous for its Sri Lankan leopards, but you could also see wild elephants, water buffalo, spotted deer, sambar deer, crocodiles, wild boar, monkeys and an incredible variety of birds. As with all wildlife experiences, sightings can never be guaranteed, and that’s part of the adventure.
Morning yala safari
Start early to experience Yala as the park comes to life.
Depart Jungle Paradise: 4:30 AM
Safari: 5:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Return to Jungle Paradise: Around 11:00 AM
Private transfer to Yala and back: LKR 20,000 by car for 2 people LKR 24,000 by van for 3–6 people
Safari jeep & driver: LKR 16,500 per jeep
After your four-hour safari, your private transfer will bring you straight back to Jungle Paradise Hotel, leaving you plenty of time to relax by the pool for the rest of the day.
afternoon yala safari
Not an early riser? Our afternoon Yala safari lets you enjoy a relaxed morning at Jungle Paradise before heading out for an afternoon of wildlife spotting.
Depart Jungle Paradise: 12:30 PM
Safari: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Return to Jungle Paradise: Around 7:00 PM
Private transfer to Yala and back: LKR 20,000 by car for 2 people LKR 24,000 by van for 3–6 people
Safari jeep & driver: LKR 16,500 per jeep
Spend four hours exploring Yala National Park before returning to Jungle Paradise in the evening.
FULL DAY yala SAFARI
For the ultimate Yala wildlife experience, spend a full day exploring the national park and give yourself even more time to discover its landscapes and wildlife.
Depart Jungle Paradise: 4:30 AM
Safari: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Return to Jungle Paradise: Around 7:00 PM
Private transfer to Yala and back: LKR 23,000 by car for 2 people LKR 32,000 by van for 3–6 people
Safari jeep & driver: LKR 28,000 per jeep
With around 12 hours in Yala National Park, this is the perfect option for wildlife lovers, photographers and anyone who wants to make the most of their Yala safari experience.
Safari park tickets are purchased separately at the entrance to Yala National Park, with help from your driver.
Ticket prices are set by government authorities and can change from time to time. As a guide, the current entrance cost for 2 adults is approximately LKR 23,000.
Our team at Jungle Paradise Hotel can help organise your safari, private transport and timings, making it easy to experience one of Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks while staying with us in Udawalawe.
Yala National Park Safari
“Highlight of our trip was the private morning safari with the safari driver Lasa. This guy is an absolute pro at what he does, he didn’t rush through anything, and most importantly he respected the animals and their space.”
