With the world’s highest concentration of leopards, Yala National Park is a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Home to over 300 elephants and 42 other mammal species, this safari promises an exhilarating experience. But Yala is more than just leopards, bird lovers can admire over 200 bird species, including the Sri Lanka grey hornbill, painted stork, and black-capped bulbul. A safari here will undoubtedly be a highlight of your holiday. 

Your journey to Yala includes a scenic drive with a refreshment break before stopping for lunch in Tissamaharama. Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling 4×4 safari in search of Sri Lanka’s ‘Big Four’ –leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and buffalo. Throughout the park, enjoy pit stops to observe storks and crocodiles in the wetlands, or monkeys playing on the treetops. Yala’s diverse ecosystems, including grasslands, shrub-lands, forests, and coastal lagoons, provide a sanctuary for countless species of flora and fauna. With some luck and patience, you might be fortunate enough to witness the elusive Sri Lankan leopard in its natural habitat. Despite Yala hosting around 100 leopards, these solitary and shy creatures are not always easy to find. However, with such an abundance of wildlife, you are guaranteed to witness memorable animal encounters.