Yala National Park
The leopard capital of the world
About Yala National Park
Sri Lanka's most famous park packs 44 mammals into 979 km² of scrubland, lakes and coast — the island's highest density of leopards anywhere on earth, plus sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles and 215 bird species. Dawn safaris here are pure cinema.
Highlights
- Leopard safari at dawn
- Elephant herds at water holes
- Sloth bear & crocodile spotting
- Bird-watching: peacocks, hornbills, eagles
- Beach-side bivouac & picnic
- Sithulpawwa rock temple nearby
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Where is Yala National Park?
Tours visiting here
Tours featuring Yala National Park
Wild South Safari
Two full Yala safaris with a resident naturalist, then whale-watching off Mirissa — Sri Lanka's two greatest wildlife experiences in one short, intense escape.
✨ Custom packages · Flight replacement guarantee · Satisfaction refund
From
$950 / Per Group
Sri Lanka in a Nutshell
The grand island circuit — cultural triangle, sacred Kandy, tea country, Yala's leopards and the southern beaches — everything Sri Lanka is famous for, perfectly paced over 10 days.
✨ Custom packages · Flight replacement guarantee · Satisfaction refund
From
$700 / Per Group