From: Ella/ Bandarawela - YALA Safari - Drop off: Hiriketiya
ID: GYG651927-1079350
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Start the journey from Ella / Bandarawela. Embark on a thrilling safari by entering into YALA & encounter leopards, elephants, and more in the wilderness. Drop off in Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella.
In this tour, we are aiming to be in the YALA National Park at dawn or dusk. These are two of the best times of the day, which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, which is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. With approximately a hundred individual leopards, YALA is recognized as the National Park with the highest leopard density in the world.
What happens on a typical day on safari?
A. Pick-up time at 3.30 a.m. - from the Ella/ Bandarawela area.
All pick up times - (Morning Safari - 3.30 a.m. / 4.00 a.m./ 4.30 a.m./ 5.00 a.m./ 5.30 a.m./ 6.00 a.m./ Afternoon Safari 10.30 a.m./ 11.00 a.m.)
Earliest two times in the Morning Safari (3.30 a.m. & 4.00 a.m.) are the most recommended. Please adjust the times in the itinerary according to the pickup time you select.
B. Get down from the transfer vehicle (Air-conditioned Car or minivan) and get into the Safari vehicle - at Tissamaharama at around 5.30 a.m.
Here, there's 1 hour break in Afternoon Safari for you to have lunch.
(You can additionally buy lunch from us - USD 10 Per Person)
C. Morning Wildlife Safari/ 1st Game Drive (Starting at 6.00 a.m.)
D. Break at Patanangala Beach in YALA National Park (20-30 minutes)
This will give you time to enjoy your breakfast
(You can additionally buy breakfast from us - USD 8 Per Person)
E. Morning Wildlife Safari/ 2nd Game Drive (Ending at around 9.30 a.m.)
F. Get down from the safari vehicle and get into the transfer vehicle (Air-conditioned Car or minivan) - at Tissamaharama at around 10.00 a.m.
G. Drop-off time at around 11.30 a.m. - in and around the areas of Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella.
Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicles for the safari, specially equipped to navigate the YALA National Park's diverse off-road conditions easily.
Marvel at the sight of majestic elephants, graceful spotted deer, and elusive sloth bears, among a plethora of other mesmerizing species. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviours and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife.
With over 130 avian species gracing its skies, YALA also offers a birdwatcher's paradise. After many hours of exhilarating exploration, go to your hotel as a person filled with memories of a lifetime.
NOTE -
Ajith Safari Jeep Tours has been a safari operator for more than 30 years and also an authorized company to offer safari services in YALA National Park, all of our 4X4 vehicles have the necessary approvals and all of our drivers have the special licenses to provide their service as safari drivers in the YALA National Park, which are issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.
Highlights
- Get the best chance in the world to witness leopards in their natural habitats.
- Spot elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, buffaloes in the YALA's wilderness.
- Marvel at the rich diversity of local wildlife along with diverse bird species.
- Be in YALA at the best 2 hour periods (dawn or dusk) of the day to spot leopords
- Sustainable and eco-friendly safari operations with support for local community.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be informed that the Entrance fees to the YALA National Park (Sri Lankan Rupees 11,000/-, approx. 37 USD) is not included in this package.
You must pay the fees at the entrance in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees or through a credit card. (There are no facilities at present at the YALA National Park entrances to make cash payments in foreign currencies)
To run the safari operation financially smoothly, it requires at least two guests for every booking.
The children aged 5 or below will be given the chance to ride the safari free of charge. Only 50% of the price will be charged for children above 5 and below 12 years old. (We are happy to let the future guardians of the planet Earth take their first steps in experiencing to be aligned with nature)
Children below 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
