Yala Block 2 is a dream destination for Sri Lankans and foreigners nature lovers alike, who are seeking the real safari adventure. The most visited area of Yala National Park is Block 1. Block 1 is the southernmost part of Yala, situated between the coast and Kataragama, and can easily be reached from Tissamaharama. Yala Block 1 has an exceptional diversity in land forms. Leopards can often be see
n sleeping on rock boulders. But many nature lovers complain, block 1 has more tourists than wild animals and it’s crowded with jeeps for half-day safaris. Nevertheless, Yala Block 1 is worth a visit. But real wildlife enthusiasts will take their time to explore the less well-known parts of Yala in order to avoid the crowds and experience the real safari feeling. Blocks 3, 4 and 5 are situated north of Yala Block 1, they belong to the Uva Province, whereas Yala 1 and Yala 2 form the easternmost part of the Southern Province. Yala National Park Blocks 3, 4 and 5 mainly consist of dense scrub jungle. Even more leopards live here than in Block 1, but in this densely forested inland area it’s not as easy to spot them as in Block 1. Yala Block 2 has large areas of of open grassland. This is why it’s an ideal place to observe wild animals in general and leopards in particular. But in contrast to Yala Block 1, Block 2 cannot be reached on half-day safaris and not without special permission. Furthermore the roads are much more hard hitting than those of the much frequented Block 1. This is why this remote part of Yala National Park is still a genuine wilderness offering best opportunities for real safari experiences, a dream coming true for those who are fond of Sri Lanka’s natural beauty. Please mail us or call us for your Camping Safari tour arrangements. you are warmly welcome to Sri Lanka.
