Yala Safari Holidays

02/01/2023

Happy New Year 2023
Happy New Year! Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead.

23/12/2022

Merry Christmas!!!
Wishing everyone a season full of light, laughter, and a blessed Christmas!!!

16/09/2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park is a birdwatchers paradise. Bundala National park is internationally recognized as a wintering ground for the migratory aquatic birds in Sri Lanka. The national park is situated in the Tissamaharama Road in the Hambantota city. It is also located 245 kilometers southeast of Colombo. Bundala national park is home for more than 200 different bird species. There are endemic birds inside the Bundala national park. The Bundala National Park is only one of its kinds and offers you the chance to see estuarine, saltwater and freshwater crocodiles on a same safari. Bundala national park is overlooked in favor of Yala, Udawalwe or even Kumana. All these other parks are good to see bigger animals such as elephants, sloth bears, Leopards. But when it comes to birding Bundala national park plays a major host spot. Bundala national park is less visited park and this means that you can enjoy wildlife without overflowing crowd like in Yala. Coupled with this fact Bundala national park has exceptional flora and fauna and this enhance to attractiveness of the park to the tourists. Bundala national park has been created in 1969 as a wildlife sanctuary and 1993 it was designated as a National Park. Bundala National Park has been the first ever wetland to proclaim as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. Besides, UNESCO had chosen the Bundala National Park as a biosphere reserve in 2005 and on that it became the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka.


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22/08/2022

A Rare Black Leopard spotted in Yala?
Black leopards are so rare in Sri Lanka that only three of them were reported in the country over the past decade. Before these three black leopards were found, they had been declared an endangered species in the country by scientists, and even believed to be extinct.
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19/08/2022

All you need to know before going on Yala Safari Camping!!!
Our tented safari camp in Yala, is located in the buffer zone of Yala National Park making it the closest accommodation option when visiting Yala National Park. Returning to tented safari camp in the evening, you’ll find our tented safari camp in Yala lit up by a roaring log-fire and copra torches/hurricane lamps. Enjoy a mouth watering menu of local & western cuisine and a selection of beverages, whilst discussing about the authentic jungle experiences of the day with our guide and ranger and of course the photographs...
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14/02/2022

Happy Valentine's Day.
Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction.
❤️

11/02/2022

Leopards Photography Tour in Yala - 3N/4D Departing from Colombo
What is Included
• All transfer with a English speaking driver in an air conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in a tented mobile camp inside Yala National Park
• All meals and beverages from day one lunch to day four breakfast
• 1 afternoon safari, 1 morning safari and 2 full day safaris
• Park entry fees
• All taxes

Call : +94 77 2335051

20/01/2022

Things to know about Yala National Park before you visit

Yala National Park Visitor Information | Yala National Park Contact Number | Yala National Park Official Website | Book Yala Morning…

20/01/2022

Frequently asked questions about Yala National Park

Yala National Park is situated 260km to south east of Colombo.

19/01/2022

Yala Safari Tours & Jeep Safaris in Yala National Park
Our tailor made Yala game drives offer half day safaris spanning 03 – 04 hours and a full day safari spanning 10 – 12 hours, are designed to make you experience the real spirit of Yala national park. Our knowledgeable and disciplined drivers will arrange everything from the moment they pick you up at no additional charge from your hotel. Let them worry about purchasing tickets, best tracks to traverse along with wildlife department tracker and your meals, all you have to do is enjoy a hassle free safari from 6 am to 6 pm, one among many reasons to pre-book your safari with us. However if you opt to organize your own jeep from the gate or Tissamaharama and not pre-book, you will have to purchase the entrance tickets separately where you’d be just another tourist to them and during the high season they would try to complete the rounds faster in order to handle more tourists than give thought to your safari.
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11/01/2022

Safari in Yala National Park

Yala national park is the second largest and most visited national safari park in Sri Lanka with numerous type of wildlife. It combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Yala national park is located in the southeast of Sri Lanka lying on both Southern and Uva provinces hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean. The park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land which is divided into five blocks. Among those five blocks two are currently opened to the public.
Yala national park consists with light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. It was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having being declared as such in 1938, along with Yala national park is known for its variety of eco systems and rich biodiversity. It is situated in dry semi-arid climatic region which hosts various ecosystems from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. Yala park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule.
Being situated in an area that hosted ancient civilizations, Yala not only consists of pilgrim sites such as Sithulpawwa and Magul viharaya, but also several ancient man made tanks such as Maha Seelawawa and Buthawa Tank. These large, thriving tanks now provide a lifeline to the animal kingdom, especially during dry season. The fact that Yala is included in the legends of King Rawana makes Yala a famous pilgrim destination. The Monastic settlement of Sithulpawwa is said to have housed 12,000 inhabitants seeking solace 2000 years ago. The restored rock Temple, among a series of ancient temples offers a glimpse into a glittering past.
The best time to visit Yala national park is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low while bringing the animals into open. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species with seven are endemic bird species to the country. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, crocodiles and wild buffalos. Yala is one of the 70 important bird areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. 90 water bird species (with half migrants), 47 reptile species (with 6 endemic species), 18 amphibian species (with 2 being endemic) and 21 freshwater fish species has also been recorded in Yala national park. All five globally endangered sea turtles also has been recorded to visit coast line of Yala.

07/01/2022

Yala Safari Camping
There are few experiences to match the thrill of waking up in your own private camp, with not a soul for miles around you other than your caretakers, in one of the most sensational wildlife parks in Sri Lanka. Yala Safari holidays organize tailor-made camping safaris in designated sensational locations in Yala national park.
Yala wildlife National park paths run through a spectrum of terrains from dense to scrub jungle, open savannah type to semi-arid areas, rock pools, ravines and fresh water lakes strewn with more than one prominent rocky outcrops, a snaking coastline where the wildlife behaves in an unconcerned and truly wild way and has ceased to take alarm and flee at the sight of humans but by no means docile, with over one hundred and fifty square miles of territory, traversing in Yala without a wildlife department guide is prohibited. The Asian elephant, leopard, black-bear along with crocodiles are the most common sights while peacocks, hornbills and the gray languor monkeys’ keeps you company along the route with their ceaseless cries, the buffalo, another unsung denizen of Yala can be unpredictable, easily riled and extremely dangerous with their sharp horns, are quite common in Yala. Yala east or better known as Kumana is a bird watchers paradise with rarities like Ceylon shamas, paradise flycatchers, red-faced malkoha, great thick-knee, and not so rare peacocks adorning the paths during dawn & dusk.

07/01/2022

Canoeing in Thissamaharama
Canoe in the scenic lake in Tissamaharama to see beautiful islands, lake fishermen and many sights of the locality around Yala and Tissamaharama. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan refreshment tea with local sweet meats

07/01/2022

Lake Fishing
Go fishing in local style in the Lake or Sea. 2 hours of fishing experience in a scenic lake or sea with all fishing gear provided. Test your skills with the locals and enjoy local refreshments tea and sweet meats.

07/01/2022

Tissamaharama ancient Temple, Ruines in Tissamaharama and Katharagama Shrine

Tissamaharama Temple and ruins which the history goes back to 3rd century BC and was built by Sinhalese kings who made Tissamaharama as the country’s capital. So, this is a significant place not to be missed. Next you will be visiting Katharagama Shirine which Hindus and Buddhist worship for Lord Skanda and believed to be a place with miracles. And Muslims believe it’s a place attached to mysterious being “Al Khidr�. Katharagama is a place worshiped by many religions of people in Sri Lanka. Hindu’s and Indigenous Vedda’s make a walking pilgrimage trip to Katharagama every years known as “Padayathra� through the thick jungles of Kumana and Yala during the month of July where Kataharagama grand festival and procession is held. Finally you will be provided with Tea refreshment in a village home with local sweet meats. Trip duration is 3 hours.

07/01/2022

Kirinda fisheries harbour, Kirinda Fishing Village, Kirinda ancient temple, Tsunami village and Tsunami effected area

Cycle to Kirinda fisheries harbor to get a firsthand experience on how fishermen bring their catch of the day to the Island and sell them to the visiting fish traders followed by a visit to historical Kirinda Temple. Then visit a village built for Tsunami effected people of the area and enjoy a refreshing Tea with Sri Lankan sweet meats. We will also take you to an area where you could witness the Tsunami devastation. At the end of the trip you will be planting a Tree in a field where the plant will be nurtured for the future generation. Trip duration is 3 hours.

31/12/2021

May the New Year 2022 bring you more happiness, success, love and blessings!
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23/12/2021

Wishing you a Merry Christmas
May the Angels bless us all on this day and shower us with peace, good health and happiness. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/07/2021

Safari in Yala National Park

Yala national park is the second largest and most visited national safari park in Sri Lanka with numerous type of wildlife. It combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Yala national park is located in the southeast of Sri Lanka lying on both Southern and Uva provinces hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean. The park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land which is divided into five blocks. Among those five blocks two are currently opened to the public.

Yala national park consists with light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. It was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having being declared as such in 1938, along with Yala national park is known for its variety of eco systems and rich biodiversity. It is situated in dry semi-arid climatic region which hosts various ecosystems from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. Yala park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule.
Being situated in an area that hosted ancient civilizations, Yala not only consists of pilgrim sites such as Sithulpawwa and Magul viharaya, but also several ancient man made tanks such as Maha Seelawawa and Buthawa Tank. These large, thriving tanks now provide a lifeline to the animal kingdom, especially during dry season. The fact that Yala is included in the legends of King Rawana makes Yala a famous pilgrim destination. The Monastic settlement of Sithulpawwa is said to have housed 12,000 inhabitants seeking solace 2000 years ago. The restored rock Temple, among a series of ancient temples offers a glimpse into a glittering past.

The best time to visit Yala national park is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low while bringing the animals into open. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species with seven are endemic bird species to the country. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, crocodiles and wild buffalos. Yala is one of the 70 important bird areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. 90 water bird species (with half migrants), 47 reptile species (with 6 endemic species), 18 amphibian species (with 2 being endemic) and 21 freshwater fish species has also been recorded in Yala national park. All five globally endangered sea turtles also has been recorded to visit coast line of Yala.

05/07/2021

A Safari in Yala National Park
Become one with the Nature. A safari tour in to the Yala Forest is a treasure yet to be discovered, step into the leopard country, Yala is one of the main National Parks with highest density of leopards. It is one of the most visited National Parks in Sri Lanka.Listen to the elephants trumpet, monkeys chatter, sloth bear grunts and the melodious bird song from the verdant woods.

17/05/2021

Kirinda fisheries harbour, Kirinda Fishing Village, Kirinda ancient temple, Tsunami village and Tsunami effected area

Cycle to Kirinda fisheries harbor to get a firsthand experience on how fishermen bring their catch of the day to the Island and sell them to the visiting fish traders followed by a visit to historical Kirinda Temple. Then visit a village built for Tsunami effected people of the area and enjoy a refreshing Tea with Sri Lankan sweet meats. We will also take you to an area where you could witness the Tsunami devastation. At the end of the trip you will be planting a Tree in a field where the plant will be nurtured for the future generation. Trip duration is 3 hours.

11/05/2021

Lake Fishing
Go fishing in local style in the Lake or Sea. 2 hours of fishing experience in a scenic lake or sea with all fishing gear provided. Test your skills with the locals and enjoy local refreshments tea and sweet meats.

06/05/2021

Canoeing
Canoe in the scenic lake in Tissamaharama to see beautiful islands, lake fishermen and many sights of the locality around Yala and Tissamaharama. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan refreshment tea with local sweet meats

04/05/2021

Tissamaharama ancient Temple, Ruines in Tissamaharama and Katharagama Shrine
Tissamaharama Temple and ruins which the history goes back to 3rd century BC and was built by Sinhalese kings who made Tissamaharama as the country’s capital. So, this is a significant place not to be missed. Next you will be visiting Katharagama Shirine which Hindus and Buddhist worship for Lord Skanda and believed to be a place with miracles. And Muslims believe it’s a place attached to mysterious being “Al Khidr�. Katharagama is a place worshiped by many religions of people in Sri Lanka. Hindu’s and Indigenous Vedda’s make a walking pilgrimage trip to Katharagama every years known as “Padayathra� through the thick jungles of Kumana and Yala during the month of July where Kataharagama grand festival and procession is held. Finally you will be provided with Tea refreshment in a village home with local sweet meats. Trip duration is 3 hours.

28/04/2021

Jeep Excursions - Kirinda Historical ancient Temple, Kirinda Fisheries Harbor and ancient Sithulpawwa Temple

Kirinda Temple is an ancient temple which has paramount significance for Sri Lankans. Fisheries harbor in Kirinda is bustling spot with incoming fishermen with their catch of the day and fish traders. Sithulpawwa Temple is an ancient temple and a monastery inside Yala National Park. After all these you will be taken to a village home to enjoy some tea complimented with local sweet meats. Trip duration is 3 hours

23/04/2021

Are you ready for the long weekend? Gates are open @ wilpattu
Hurry up & book your overnight safari camping⛺🐻🐨🐦🐯🐶🐻
Per adult Rs: 9,900.00 Per Child Rs: 4,750.00
Call Now : 📱Chamali 076 347 8720 📱Praveen 0777 140 301

23/04/2021

Are you ready for the long weekend?
Gates are open @ Yala!!!⛺🕺📱🤘🐯🐵🐨
Hurry up & Book your overnight safari camping!!!
Call : 076 347 8720 | 0777 140 301