Patanangala

Combine a transfer from Ella to Tangalle, Hiriketiya, Matara, Mirissa, Weligama, Unawatuna, Galle area with a thrilling day trip to Yala National Park. Experience the immense biodiversity of this park on this Sri Lankan animal safari. Be picked up from your accommodation in Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela. Relax and take in the local scenery on the drive to Yala National Park. Board an open-topped safari jeep to get the best views and photo angles. See the animals during the day when they are the most active. Watch for leopards, sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, water buffalos, and a large variety of bird species. Get some great shots of these magnificent creatures. Hear about wildlife and get photography tips from your local guide. Let your guide show you the spots where the animals are likely to congregate. Then, head back to your air-conditioned car for the ride to your accommodation in Tangalle/ Hiriketiya/ Matara, Mirissa, Weligama, Unawatuna, Galle areas.

Unforgettable Yala Safari Adventures – Half Day or Full Day! Embark on an extraordinary wildlife journey through Yala National Park, home to leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. Choose from two incredible safari options: ✅ Half-Day Safari (4 Hours) ✅ Full-Day Safari (12 Hours) – Includes Lunch Why Choose Us? ✔ Complimentary pick-up & drop-off from Yala, Kirinda, Weerawila, Tissamaharama, Kataragama, and nearby areas ✔ Comfortable, high-end safari jeeps ✔ Expert guides & drivers for an immersive experience ✔ Refreshments for Full day Trip: Water & cool drinks included Book now for a budget-friendly yet premium safari experience!

Enjoy a seamless transfer from Tangalle or Hiriketiya to Ella, paired with an unforgettable wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Your journey begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Tangalle/Hiriketiya, followed by an adventure into the heart of Yala. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and hop into an open-top jeep for the best views of Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife. Spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, water buffalos, and a wide range of bird species as you explore the park during peak animal activity hours. After your safari, relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle as you continue your scenic journey to Ella.

Discover the Wonders of Yala with Our Exclusive Safari Tours! Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Yala National Park, a breathtaking expanse of forests, grasslands, and lagoons along Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast. Home to majestic leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and a dazzling array of bird species, Yala promises an extraordinary wildlife experience. Choose Your Safari Experience: Half-Day Safari (7 Hours) Full-Day Safari (12 Hours) – Includes Lunch Half-Day Safari Afternoon Tour What’s Included: ✔ Complimentary Pick-Up & Drop-Off – Available from Yala, Kirinda, Tissamaharama, Kataragama, Weerawila, Sithulpawwa, Debarawewa, Pannegamuwa, and Yodakandiya. ✔ Luxury Safari Jeeps – Designed for comfort and the best wildlife viewing experience. ✔ Expert Drivers & Guides – Our experienced team ensures a safe and informative tour. Entrance tickets to Yala National Park are not included and must be purchased at the park entrance. Join us for an affordable yet premium safari experience and witness the magic of Yala like never before!

After starting the journey with you from Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella area, 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. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards which recognizes as the highest leopard density in the world. What happens on a typical day on safari? A. Pick-up time at 3.30 a.m. - in and around the Hiriketiya/ Tangalle/ Dikwella/ Rekawa/ Nilwella/ Mawella area. All pick up times - (Morning Safari - 3.30 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - if you want to have lunch before the safari select 12.00 p.m. / else 12.30 p.m.) The time in the Morning Safari (3.30 a.m.) is the most recommended. Please adjust the times in the itinerary according to the pickup time you select. Transfer vehicle is an Air-conditioned car or minivan with luggage space and on SHARING BASIS. B. Get down from the Taxi at Tissamaharama. Make the payment for the Meals (if requested) at Ajith Safari Jeep Tours Office. Get into the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE - at around 5.30 a.m. You can safely leave your luggage in the taxi, while you are enjoying the safari. Here, you can have 30 minutes break to have lunch before the safari by selecting the 12.00 p.m. pickup time in Afternoon Safari. (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 Taxi - at Tissamaharama at around 10.00 a.m. G. Drop-off time at around 11.30 a.m. - in the same place where you have picked up. 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. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviours and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife. 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.

With approximately a hundred individual leopards, YALA is recognized as the National Park with the highest leopard density in the world. Start your journey the entrance of the Hambantota International Sea Port. What happens on a typical day on safari? A. Pick-up time at 6.00 a.m. - In front of the Hambantota International Sea Port entrance or All the available Pick-up times - (Morning Safari - 6.00 a.m./ 7.00 a.m./ 7.30 a.m./ 8.00 a.m. / 8.30 a.m. / 9.00 a.m. Afternoon Safari - 1.00 p.m./ 1.30 p.m.) - The vehicle will either be an Air-conditioned Car, Van, Bus or a Toyota Hilux safari vehicle. Please adjust the times of the itinerary according to the Pickup time you select B. Reach the main entrance of the YALA National Park in Palatupana. Be in the vehicle queue and buy the entrance tickets at the counter C. 2 hours wildlife safari/ 1st game drive D. Break at Patanangala Beach in YALA National Park - 20-30 minutes, which gives you time to enjoy your picnic breakfast (You can additionally buy breakfast from us for the morning safari- USD 8 Per Person) E. 1 hour wildlife safari/ 2nd game drive F. Drop off at the same location you have picked up Your safety and comfort are our top priority, 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. 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.

After starting the journey with you from Hikkaduwa/ Galle/ Unawatuna/ Talpe/ Dodanduwa/ Rathgama area, 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. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards which recognizes as the highest leopard density in the world. What happens on a typical day on safari? A. Pick-up time at 2.30 a.m. - in and around the Hikkaduwa/ Galle/ Unawatuna/ Talpe/ Dodanduwa/ Rathgama area. All pick up times - (Morning Safari - 2.30 a.m. / 3.00 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - if you want to have lunch before the safari select 11.00 a.m. / else 11.30 a.m.) The first time in the Morning Safari (2.30 a.m.) is the most recommended. Please adjust the times in the itinerary according to the pickup time you select. Transfer vehicle is an Air-conditioned car or minivan with luggage space and on SHARING BASIS. B. Get down from the Taxi at Tissamaharama. Make the payment for Meals (if requested) at Ajith Safari Jeep Tours Office. Get into the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE - at around 5.30 a.m. You can safely leave your luggage in the taxi, while you are enjoying the safari. Here, you can have 30 minutes break to have lunch before the safari by selecting the 11.30 a.m. pickup time in Afternoon Safari. (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 Taxi - at Tissamaharama at around 10.00 a.m. G. Drop-off time at around 12.30 p.m. - in the same place where you have picked up. Your safety and comfort is our top priority, 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. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviours and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife, enriching your safari experience. After many hours of exhilarating exploration, return to your hotel as a person filled with memories of a lifetime and has a newfound appreciation for the wonders of one of the best spots in Sri Lanka's majestic wilderness. 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.

Our aim for this wildlife safari is to be inside the YALA National Park the maximum number of hours including the first & last two hours of the day (6.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.). These are known as the "Golden Hours" which are the best times of the day, which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, 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 4.30 a.m. & 5.00 a.m. - in and around the Tissamaharama/ Kirinda/ Weerawila/ Palatupana/ Bundala Junction/ Weligatta/ Yoda Kandiya area. If you are travelling from a place beyond the above-mentioned areas to join the safari, you can come to the meeting point, which is the Ajith Safari office, at the pick-up time you selected. Please Google "Ajith Safari Jeep Tours" to get the location. B. Reach the main entrance of the YALA National Park in Palatupana at around 5.30 a.m. Be in the vehicle queue and buy the entrance tickets at the counter C. 2 hours & 30 minutes - Wildlife Safari/ 1st Game Drive (Starting at 6.00 a.m.) D. Break at Patanangala Beach in YALA National Park - 20-30 minutes, which gives you time to enjoy your picnic breakfast. Please request your hotel in Tissamaharama area to provide the picnic breakfast for your safari- almost all of them provide it. (There is no cafeteria inside the National Park) But if you prefer you can request the picnic breakfast from us at least a day prior to the Safari (8 USD per person) E. 3 hours - Wildlife Safari/ 2nd Game Drive F. Lunch Break (12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.) either at Patanangala Beach or near Menik River inside YALA National Park G. 4 hours - Wildlife Safari/ 3rd Game Drive Optional break in between (20-30 minutes) H. Leave the Yala National Park before 6.00 p.m. (closing time of the park) I. Drop-off time between 6.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. - back to the hotel or to the picked-up point 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. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviours and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife. YALA also offers a birdwatcher's paradise. After many hours of exhilarating exploration, return 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.

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 2.30 a.m. - in and around the Kosgoda/ Ahungalla/ Balapitiya/ Ambalangoda/ Akurala Beach area. All pick up times - (Morning Safari - 2.30 a.m./ 3.00 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - 11.00 a.m.) Earliest times in the Morning Safari (2.30 a.m.) is the most recommended. Adjust the itinerary times according to the pickup time you select. The Taxi is an Air-conditioned car or minivan & on SHARING BASIS. B. Get down from the Taxi at Tissamaharama. Get into the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE - at around 5.30 a.m. You can leave your luggage in the Taxi while you are going on the Safari. Here, there's 30 minutes 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 1.00 p.m. - in the same place where you have picked up. Your safety and comfort is our top priority, 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, enriching your safari experience. With over 130 avian species gracing its skies, YALA also offers a birdwatcher's paradise. After many hours of exhilarating exploration, return to your hotel as a person filled with memories of a lifetime and has a newfound appreciation for the wonders of one of the best spots in Sri Lanka's majestic wilderness. 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.

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 3.00 a.m. - from the Ella/ Bandarawela/ Wellawaya area. All pick up times - (Morning Safari - 3.00 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - if you want to have lunch before the safari select 11.15 a.m. / else 11.45 a.m.) The time in the Morning Safari (3.00 a.m.) is the most recommended. Please adjust the times in the itinerary according to the pickup time you select. Transfer vehicle is an Air-conditioned car or minivan with luggage space and on SHARING BASIS. B. Get down from the transfer vehicle and get into the SHARING SAFARI VEHICLE. - at Tissamaharama at around 5.30 a.m. You can safely leave your luggage in the taxi, while you are enjoying the safari. Here, you can have 30 minutes break to have lunch before the safari by selecting the 11.15 a.m. pickup time in Afternoon Safari. (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 1.00 p.m. - in and around the area of Kosgoda/ Ahungalla/ Balapitiya/ Ambalangoda/ Akurala Beach area 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.