Activity · Sri Lanka
Yala Leopard Safari
Track Sri Lanka's elusive leopards in their highest-density habitat on earth.
About this activity
A morning + afternoon safari in Yala National Park aboard an open 4×4 with a wildlife specialist. Block 1 has the highest leopard density of any national park in the world, alongside elephants, sloth bears and lagoon birdlife.
Traveller information
ETA/e-visa is commonly required before travel.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Keep cash for smaller towns.
Sinhala, Tamil and English in tourist areas.
Halal dining is good in Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Muslim communities.
Wildlife and hill-country travel are safe with licensed guides.
Private driver is best; train works beautifully for Kandy to Ella.
What's included in the day
- 1
Dawn pickup
Open 4×4 pickup at 05:00 from your Tissamaharama hotel.
- 2
Morning drive
3-hour leopard tracking drive in Block 1.
- 3
Lakeside breakfast
Bush breakfast served in the park.
- 4
Afternoon drive
Second drive focused on elephants and birdlife at sundown.
- 5
Return
Drop-off by 19:00.
What's included
- Open 4×4 with naturalist
- Park entry & jeep fees
- Breakfast + lunch in the park
- Binoculars on loan
Not included
- Tips for tracker / driver
- Drinks beyond water