Yala
About Yala
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s best-known safari destination, famous for its diverse wildlife and dry-zone landscapes. Visitors may see […]
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s best-known safari destination, famous for its diverse wildlife and dry-zone landscapes. Visitors may see elephants, crocodiles, deer, birds and, with luck, leopards while exploring forests, grasslands, lagoons and rocky coastline on guided game drives. Tissamaharama is one of the most common bases for safari trips, with Kirinda and the southern coastline nearby. Bundala National Park and Kataragama can also be combined with Yala, allowing travellers to mix wildlife drives with wetlands, pilgrimage sites and coastal scenery in the southeast.
Experiences in Yala
Discover memorable activities and local experiences that can be included in your Sri Lanka or Maldives journey.
Bundala bird safari
Explore Bundala National Park, known for migratory birds and wetlands. The wider area includes Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Bundala National…
ExploreSithulpawwa Temple visit
Visit an ancient rock temple near Yala with historical ruins and surrounding wilderness. The wider area includes Tissamaharama,…
ExploreYala jeep safari
Take a private jeep safari through Yala National Park, famous for leopards and wildlife. The wider area includes…
ExploreAccommodation around Yala
Cinnamon Wild Yala
A southern Sri Lanka property suited to coastal stays, wildlife safaris or Galle touring depending on location.
ExploreJetwing Yala
A southern Sri Lanka property suited to coastal stays, wildlife safaris or Galle touring depending on location.
ExploreLeopard Trails Yala
A southern Sri Lanka property suited to coastal stays, wildlife safaris or Galle touring depending on location.
ExploreUga Chena Huts
A southern Sri Lanka property suited to coastal stays, wildlife safaris or Galle touring depending on location.
ExploreWild Coast Tented Lodge
A southern Sri Lanka property suited to coastal stays, wildlife safaris or Galle touring depending on location.
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