Where Leopards Live
One of the best places on Earth to see leopards in the wild. The park has lagoons, jungle, and scrubland where you will also spot elephant herds at waterholes, sloth bears, and over 200 bird species. Early morning safaris give you the best chances.
Highlights
- Highest leopard density in the world
- Elephant herds at waterholes
- Sloth bear territory
- Coastal lagoon birdwatching
- Dawn and dusk game drives
Excursions in Yala
7 activities available: include them in a curated package or build a custom tour.
Yala National Park Safari
4hDawn jeep safari through Yala's Block 1, the highest leopard density on Earth, plus elephants, bears, and 200 bird species.
Part of Honeymoon Package→Leopard Tracking Experiences
5hA specialist-guided leopard tracking safari with an expert naturalist who reads spoor, calls, and territorial behaviour.
Part of Wildlife Getaway→Kataragama Temple Visit
2hVisit the sacred multi-faith Kataragama complex on the Yala border, revered by Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims alike.
Available in custom toursSithulpawwa Rock Temple
2.5hClimb to the ancient 2nd-century BC cave monastery on a granite inselberg deep inside the Yala wilderness.
Available in custom toursBundala Bird Watching Safari
3.5hA guided birdwatching excursion through Bundala's flamingo flats, lagoons, and coastal dunes. Bundala is a Ramsar wetland site.
Available in custom toursCamping Safari Experiences
18hAn overnight glamping safari inside the Yala buffer zone, sleeping under stars to the sounds of the wilderness.
Available in custom toursSunrise & Sunset Safari Drives
4hTwin golden-hour drives to experience Yala's wildlife during the most active periods of dawn and dusk.
Part of Wildlife Getaway→Packages featuring Yala
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