Our driver Gaminda was very punctual and drove us safely to the park. He was relentless in his search for animals across our two days. Day one we saw leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer and lots of bird species. Day two we unfortunately didn’t see much but that’s just how safari goes. Gaminda didn’t stop trying to find the next thing for us. He had great knowledge of the wildlife too!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Yala National Park entrance fee, Hotel pickup and Dropoff, Private 4x4 safari jeep, Bottled water, Experienced safari driver/ guide , Binoculars per jeep, All taxes & fees
Excludes
- Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Leopard viewing zones Elephant gathering areas and watering holes Sloth bear habitats Crocodile points near water bodies Bird watching sites (peacocks, eagles, kingfishers, hornbills) Patanangala Beach (inside the park area) Small tanks and lagoons inside the park ecosystem
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Reviews
Amazing experience, we have seen many Animals and the driver has been great!!
We had a wonderful two-day stay at Old Buthawa Bungalow and an unforgettable Yala safari experience. We were lucky enough to see two leopards during our visit! The driver was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly, and the service throughout was outstanding. A beautiful place to stay and a truly memorable Yala experience. Highly recommended........
had a wonderful two day stay at old buthawa bungolow excellent servisa great driver and we were lucky to see two leopaeds truly unforgettable yala experience
We had an amazing two day experience in yala our drive was excellent and knowledgeabbel abaut widlife very friendiy professional and always focused the service was outstonding from steey to finish and we had some unforgttable wildolife moment highly recommended for anyone visiting yala
Best driving and best guide. යාලුයි යාලුයි
Good and safe safari service.
We recently went on this safari tour, and it was an incredible and wonderful experience. Getting the chance to watch wildlife in their natural habitat was truly the highlight of our trip. Our guide was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the wildlife. He went out of his way to make sure we spotted various animals easily. The driver was also very careful, professional, and ensured a safe ride throughout. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves nature and is planning to go on a safari!
Best tour and guide ever had... tour started on time and we were the first few in to the Yala National park... this is my 3rd vist and its best...lucky to see three leopards and one bear during tour... Driver was friendly and he know the place to stop..... highly recommended
Wonderful experience for every things such as living in hotel, dinners, tour across national park, visiting see side and very lucky to meet with a Leopard , elephants and a lot wild animals. All crew of hotel are kindly and the driver of tour along the way guides in route was professional.
Amazing Yala safari experience! 🐆❤️ We had a wonderful time exploring Yala and were lucky to see leopards, elephants, and many others during our privet tour.... Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the safari really enjoyable. Highly recommended Kuma yala safari...❤️
This was our second trip to Yala, and after experiencing multiple safaris over two visits, we can confidently recommend this company. We had an incredible afternoon safari and were fortunate enough to see three leopards, nearly twenty elephants, crocodiles, water buffalo, monkeys, deer, and countless birds. But what made the experience truly memorable wasn’t just the wildlife—it was our guide, Darshana, and the way this company approaches safari. Darshana never rushed us or made us feel like we were simply driving from one sighting to another. He took the time to read the animals’ behavior, explain what we were seeing, answer our questions, and position the jeep thoughtfully so everyone had a great view while always respecting the wildlife. One of the things we appreciated most was the focus on the overall experience rather than just chasing sightings. We learned so much about the animals, their behaviors, and Yala itself, which made the safari far more meaningful than simply checking animals off a list. If you’re traveling with children, enjoy photography, or simply want a safari that’s about more than just seeing wildlife, we highly recommend this company. If possible, request Darshana as your guide. He’s knowledgeable, patient, professional, and genuinely passionate about Yala and its wildlife. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with this company again on our next visit to Sri Lanka.
Excellent experience! We saw many animals, and we learned many things about the wild life. Darshana was an amazing guide. Totally recommend!!!
We had a wonderful safari experience. The entire trip was very well organized, with smooth and timely pick-up and drop-off arrangements. Our guide- Darshana was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had the best possible wildlife sightings while sharing interesting information throughout the safari. The vehicle was clean,comfortable, and the team was professional and attentive from start to finish. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend this safari operator to anyone looking for a hassle-free and enjoyable safari adventure.
Amazing experience thanks to team and specially Darshana. From pick up to drop, arranging ticket for safari. Jeep was clean. Booking with ease and clarity. No hidden cost.
Unforgettable experience! We saw many different animals (leopards, elephants etc) and Darshana was super helpful! He knew everything about the wildlife in Yala and he genuinely loves the nature and the animals there! We would recommend him 100%!!
Great experience! Very easy to arrange everything and the guide was really nice and knowledgeable. Saw two leopards and elefants up close! Definitely recommend
Amazing experience had with kuma yala safari able to Spotted two leopards, elephants, much more. The jeep was comfortable and our guide was fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Yala
Very good experience, he is very attentive to whether there are animals and explains a little bit about them to you.
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