In this tour, we are aiming to be in the YALA National Park at dawn or dusk. These are two of the best times of the day, which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, which is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. With approximately a hundred individual leopards, YALA is recognised as the National Park with the highest leopard density in the world.

What happens on a typical day on safari?

A. Pick-up time at 2.30 a.m. - in and around the Kosgoda/ Ahungalla/ Balapitiya/ Ambalangoda/ Akurala Beach area. All pick up times - (Morning Safari - 2.30 a.m./ 3.00 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - 11.00 a.m.)
Earliest times in the Morning Safari (2.30 a.m.) is the most recommended. Adjust the itinerary times according to the pickup time you select.
The Taxi is an Air-conditioned car or minivan & on SHARING BASIS.

B. Get down from the Taxi at Tissamaharama.
Get into the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE - at around 5.30 a.m.
You can leave your luggage in the Taxi while you are going on the Safari.
Here, there's 30 minutes break in Afternoon Safari for you to have lunch.
(You can additionally buy lunch from us - USD 10 Per Person)

C. Morning Wildlife Safari/ 1st Game Drive (Starting at 6.00 a.m.)

D. Break at Patanangala Beach in YALA National Park (20-30 minutes)
This will give you time to enjoy your breakfast
(You can additionally buy breakfast from us - USD 8 Per Person)

E. Morning Wildlife Safari/ 2nd Game Drive (Ending at around 9.30 a.m.)

F. Get down from the safari vehicle and get into the transfer vehicle (Air-conditioned Car or minivan) - at Tissamaharama at around 10.00 a.m.

G. Drop-off time at around 1.00 p.m. - in the same place where you have picked up.

Your safety and comfort is our top priority, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicles for the safari, specially equipped to navigate the YALA National Park's diverse off-road conditions easily.

Marvel at the sight of majestic elephants, graceful spotted deer, and elusive sloth bears, among a plethora of other mesmerising species. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviours and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife, enriching your safari experience.

With over 130 avian species gracing its skies, YALA also offers a birdwatcher's paradise. After many hours of exhilarating exploration, return to your hotel as a person filled with memories of a lifetime and has a newfound appreciation for the wonders of one of the best spots in Sri Lanka's majestic wilderness.

NOTE Ajith Safari Jeep Tours has been a safari operator for more than 30 years and also an authorised company to offer safari services in YALA National Park, all of our 4X4 vehicles have the necessary approvals and all of our drivers have the special licences to provide their service as safari drivers in the YALA National Park, which are issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.