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YALA NATIONAL PARK EXPEDITIONS

YALA SAFARI PACKAGES & GAME DRIVES

Private 4x4 safari jeep game drives, full-day deep wilderness tracking, and luxury tented camp stays guided by licensed senior naturalists.

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What is a Yala Safari Package and What Does It Include?

A Yala safari package with Discoveryala provides private or shared 4x4 safari jeep game drives into Yala National Park (Block 1 Ruhuna or Block 5) with a certified local driver-tracker. Available in morning (05:30 AM – 10:30 AM), afternoon (02:30 PM – 06:00 PM), or full-day (05:30 AM – 06:00 PM) formats, packages range from $55 to $120 USD per private jeep (up to 7 guests) or from $14 USD per person for shared tours. Complimentary hotel pickup is included across Tissamaharama, Palatupana, and Kataragama.

Private 4x4 Safari Jeep From $55/jeep ($14/person shared) Free Hotel Pickup Included Leopards, Elephants, Sloth Bears
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Comparing Yala Safari Formats & Best Viewing Windows

Safari Format Hours & Timing Primary Wildlife Focus Vehicle & Group Setup Base Starting Rate
Morning Leopard Drive 05:30 AM – 10:30 AM (5h) Leopard territorial patrol, birds, sloth bears Private 4x4 Toyota (up to 7) $55 – $75 per jeep
Evening Wildlife Drive 02:30 PM – 06:00 PM (3.5–4h) Elephants at waterholes, golden-hour light Private 4x4 Toyota (up to 7) $55 – $65 per jeep
Full-Day Deep Expedition 05:30 AM – 06:00 PM (12h) Comprehensive Block 1 & 2 tracking, maximum coverage Private 4x4 Toyota (up to 7) $110 – $130 per jeep
Shared Budget Safari 05:30 AM / 02:30 PM General wildlife, elephants, deer, crocodiles Shared 4x4 Jeep (per-seat) $14 – $25 per person
Bundala Birding Safari 05:45 AM – 10:30 AM / 7h Ramsar wetlands, flamingos, migratory waders Private 4x4 Toyota (up to 7) $60 – $85 per jeep
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yala Safaris

A private 4x4 safari jeep in Yala costs between $55 and $120 USD per vehicle (accommodating up to 6–7 passengers), depending on duration (4-hour morning, 4-hour evening, or 12-hour full day). Shared budget safari tours start from $14 USD per person. Official DWC entrance tickets are approximately $30–$46 USD per adult depending on group size and current VAT.
Morning game drives depart hotel pickups at 05:00 AM to queue at Palatupana or Katagamuwa gate before official entry at 06:00 AM. Afternoon safaris enter the park at 02:30 PM and exit at 06:00 PM. Full-day expeditions operate from 06:00 AM until 06:00 PM with a designated midday rest inside the park.
Standard modified 4x4 safari jeeps accommodate up to 6 to 7 adult passengers with individual tiered forward-facing seats, open viewing sides, and cushioned roll cages.
Both offer excellent wildlife opportunities. Morning safaris (06:00 AM – 10:00 AM) are optimal for seeing leopards stalking in the cool morning air and active birds. Afternoon safaris (02:30 PM – 06:00 PM) offer dramatic golden-hour photography and elephants gathering near waterholes.
Discoveryala provides door-to-door hotel and villa pickups across Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Palatupana, Kataragama, and Weerawila at no additional fee.

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MORNING EXTENDED
05:00 — 12:00
$49 $14
FULL DAY SHARED
05:00 — 18:00
$69 $40
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