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Yala: Leopard Safari Full Day & Local Guide with Meals★ 4.86 (663) · 12h
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Yala: Leopard Safari Day Trip & Private Jeep with Pickup★ 4.89 (264) · 1dUS$ 42View ›
Yala: Early Morning Leopard Safari & Wildlife Jeep Tour★ 4.88 (223) · 7hUS$ 8.28View ›
Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys & Mangrove Cruise★ 4.93 (163) · 2h–3hUS$ 32View ›
Yala: Leopard Safari by Jeep & Lunch with Local Guide★ 4.85 (153) · 7h–12hUS$ 25View ›
Yala: Leopard Safari Morning Tour & Breakfast Pickup★ 4.97 (126) · 7h–9hUS$ 5View ›
Sri Lanka Leopard Photography Safari Yala: Spot Cats★ 4.94 (120) · 7h–13hUS$ 22View ›
Yala National Park Safari from Hambantota: Leopards & Elephants★ 4.69 (118) · 5h–6hUS$ 47View ›Lowest price (10)
Yala: Leopard Safari & Wildlife Day Trip with PickupYou’ll ride through Yala’s wild landscapes at dawn or dusk with a local safari driver who knows where to find leopards and elephants. Feel the quiet tension as animals appear out of nowhere, share laughs with your guide, and return with a new sense of awe for Sri Lanka’s wildlife.
Yala National Park Safari: Early Leopard Search & Local BreakfastYou’ll wake before dawn for a real Yala National Park safari with a local guide who knows every track. Spot leopards if you’re lucky, share a Sri Lankan breakfast by the lake, and catch glimpses of wild elephants and birds as the sun rises—moments you’ll remember long after you’ve left Sri Lanka.
Yala: Leopard Safari 4WD Tour with Pickup & MealsYou’ll ride through Yala’s wild tracks in a private 4WD safari jeep with an expert local guide searching for leopards, elephants and crocodiles. Includes pickup from your hotel plus breakfast (and lunch if you go for the full day). Expect muddy boots, laughter over mispronounced animal names, and maybe—if luck’s on your side—a leopard sighting you’ll remember long after.
Yala: Full Day Safari for Leopards & Elephants, Sri Lankan LunchYou’ll ride deep into Yala’s wild corners with an experienced local guide, spotting leopards or elephants (if you’re lucky), sharing Sri Lankan breakfast under open sky, and eating vegetarian curry for lunch by a watering hole. Expect real wildlife moments—muddy footprints, sudden bird calls—and come back feeling changed in small ways you can’t quite name.
Yala Safari: Leopards, Elephants & Bears Shared JeepYou ride out in a shared jeep with a local guide who knows where the leopards hunt and why the elephants gather at certain lagoons. Breakfast is included on both options; the 12-hour adds lunch and snacks so you can stay through the afternoon shift. You see the park's grasslands, forests, and water in one day without arranging transport or a private vehicle — the guide handles the route, and you handle the camera.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Yala's leopards and elephants without renting a private jeep or hiring a guide separately — the shared format keeps the cost down while the local guide handles the route and knows where to look.
Yala Safari from Hambantota Port: Leopards & ElephantsThis is a safari tour of Yala National Park and Udawalawa, departing directly from Hambantota Port and timed to get cruise passengers back before ship departure. A professional local guide leads the jeep through diverse terrain—dry forest, grasslands, lakes—where leopards, elephants, crocodiles, peacocks, buffalo and deer move through the day. The operator, Ajith Safari Jeep Tours, is one of Yala's top-rated services and knows which zones hold the highest wildlife density. Entrance fees to Yala are an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Hambantota and need to return by a set time—we pick you up directly from the port and time the safari to get you back for departure.
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Orphanage Tour from HambantotaA guided safari tour from Hambantota port combining Udawalawe National Park wildlife viewing with a visit to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned elephant calves are rehabilitated. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from Hambantota port or hotels, an experienced driver-guide speaking English, transport in a safari jeep, bottled water and snacks. Park entrance tickets are purchased separately at the gate. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and welcomes children from age 5.Is it for me?The full 6- to 7-hour commitment means you see both the wild elephants in their habitat and the orphaned calves at the facility in one outing—two separate experiences that together show the range of elephant life in Sri Lanka, rather than choosing one or the other.
Udawalawe Safari from Hambantota: Private Jeep, 3-hour park tourA private 3-hour Jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park departing from Hambantota Port, with an English-speaking guide, park entry tickets and round-trip pickup included. The tour covers 30,821 hectares of tropical forest where you watch for elephant herds, sloth bears, leopards, crocodiles, water buffalo and endemic birds. You choose whether to add park tickets at checkout or bring your own entry pass.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at or departing Hambantota Port and want a private jeep safari—your driver picks you up directly from the port and handles park entry, so you step straight into wildlife viewing.
Sri Lanka Car & Driver: Private Flexible Ride, Local GuideYou’ll travel Sri Lanka your way with a private car and local driver who knows every shortcut and snack stop. Enjoy free WiFi, wheelchair access, and flexible routes—just tell your guide where you want to go next. It’s not about rushing; it’s about soaking up those unexpected moments along the road.
Yala Leopard Safari with Early Morning Jeep Pickup & EntryIf you want a real shot at seeing leopards in Yala National Park without fighting crowds or missing sunrise action, this early morning safari is for you. You’ll get picked up before dawn, ride with guides who know every shortcut for wildlife spotting, and be back in time for lunch—no stress about tickets or transport.
