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Yala National Park wildlife

Leopard Country

Yala

  • 28°C average
  • Near sea level
  • Leopards, elephants & sloth bears
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The Wild South-East

Yala has one of the highest leopard densities in the world, plus elephants, crocodiles and hundreds of bird species. Game drives start at first light, and the best trips stay close to the park.

Yala National Park
Yala National Park Open plains, rocky outcrops and waterholes.
Leopard Country
Leopard Country Spotting a leopard resting on a rock at dawn.
Elephants Nearby
Elephants Nearby Udawalawe adds guaranteed elephant sightings.

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Safari Journeys

Private jeeps, expert trackers and comfortable lodges.

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A train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge between forested hills 14 Days / 13 Nights Tailor-Made Journey

The Complete Ceylon Odyssey

  • Untouched northern Jaffna peninsula temples and culinary immersion
  • Luxury glamping in UNESCO Knuckles Range mist cloud forest
  • High-density leopard tracking across Yala Block 1 and Kumana

Starts From $3,400 / guest

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Yala

Safari camps and lodges right by the park boundary.

Curated Adventures & Moments

Wildlife Experiences

Go out early, stay late and let the trackers do the rest.

Plan a Private Excursion

  • Dawn Leopard Safari

    A private jeep, a tracker and the best light of the day.

  • Elephants at Udawalawe

    Watch herds and calves around the reservoir.

  • Birdwatching Drive

    Peacocks, eagles and painted storks by the lagoons.

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Things to Do in Yala

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