Yala National Park Leopard & Big Five Morning Safari
Yala National Park
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Custom 4x4 Jeeps
Reservoir Wetland
Custom Itinerary Required?
Need extra days at Mirissa beach, private air charters from Colombo, or custom family rooms? Safarry concierge curates tailored programs.
Request Bespoke CustomizationYala National Park Leopard & Big Five Morning Safari
Embark on a sunrise 4x4 game drive through Yala Block 1 with expert wildlife trackers for optimal leopard and sloth bear sightings.
What you’ll do
Hotel Pickup & Dawn Briefing
Pickup from your hotel lobby in private 4x4 jeep with safety briefing and iced tea/coffee.
Palatupana Gate Clearance & First Light
Fast-track gate entry into Yala Block 1 just as the sun rises over the coastal sand dunes.
Apex Leopard Tracking & Kotigala Outcrops
Deep tracking through prime leopard territories, waterhole perimeters, and sloth bear trails.
Manik River Rest & Return
Scenic rest by the river canopy with tropical snacks before drop-off at your hotel.
Your Safari 4x4 Jeep & Gear
Modified Toyota Land Cruiser / Hilux 4x4
Elevated Tiered Viewing Rows
What's Included
- done Private 4x4 modified safari vehicle with high-clearance suspension
- done Dedicated certified English-speaking safari naturalist ranger
- done Free hotel pickup and return drop-off in surrounding district
- done Chilled mineral water bottles and refreshing wet wipes
- done All vehicle park entry road permits & fuel surcharges
What's Not Included
- close National Park admission tickets (purchased at gate per guest category)
- close Discretionary tips for tracker guides and vehicle drivers
- close Heavy meals or alcoholic beverages
- close Personal travel insurance
★ 4.83 · 6 ratings
Yayy! Incredible leopard sighting near the water basin. The safari driver was super careful and respectful of the animals.
We had a really nice time. The driver stopped and showed us around the different places in the way to the park. During the visit in the car he made a good job at spotting our animals for us.
I had a very enjoyable safari overall, especially thanks to our driver who was kind and friendly throughout the trip. Comfortable 4x4 with elevated seats.
We had an incredible experience- one of our favourite days of our trip! We saw a lot of elephants and our driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Terrific experience, great driver - recommended!
Thank you for this wonderful experience. We had a private jeep for 2 and were able to see elephants in their natural habitat. It was magnificent!
Meet Your Safari Operator
Yala Wild Trackers Safari Co.
verified Super OperatorOver 12 years of professional wildlife tracking experience in Yala & Bundala. Fleet of customized luxury 4x4 Toyota Hilux jeeps with certified naturalist trackers.
