Yala National Park Day Tour
Yala National Park, a wildlife sanctuary about 240 km (150 miles) from Colombo. Yala offers a plethora of things to do. Your visit begins with a safari to see animals, including elephants, water buffaloes and leopards, found here in higher density than any other place in the world.
Note: the park closes for
September leopard breeding season. The park also is home to 215 bird species, of which seven are native to the park.
A Yala day tour is a one-day excursion that typically starts from Colombo or Negombo in the morning and involves a jeep safari in Yala National Park. Yala National Park is located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka and is renowned for its high leopard density. During the safari, visitors have the opportunity to spot other wildlife such as elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, wild boars, and various species of birds.
Aside from the resident wildlife, Yala National Park is also a popular destination for migrant birds. From November to March, visitors can witness an influx of birds from the northern hemisphere, including Indian Pitta, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, and Osprey.
After exploring the park, the Yala day tour typically returns to Colombo or Negombo in the evening. Visitors can expect to experience the beauty of Sri Lanka's wildlife and nature in a single day trip.