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Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park

Wildlife Parks

Yala National Park

The Land of the Leopard

About Yala National Park

Yala's dry forests and coastal lagoons support leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and hundreds of bird species.

Private safaris with expert naturalists offer the best chance of meaningful wildlife encounters.

Things to do

Dawn safari

Track leopards at first light.

Birding circuits

Migratory and endemic species.

Elephant herd in Yala National Park at golden hour
Safari jeep on a dusty track in Yala

Experiences near Yala National Park

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Sri Lankan leopard resting on a granite boulder at golden hour in Wilpattu
Wildlife & Safari
Wilpattu National Park

Exclusive Wilpattu Leopard Safari

Private tracking with a certified naturalist, far from the crowds

6h Max 4
From

$180

Tours featuring Yala National Park

Blue train winding through misty Sri Lankan highland tea plantations
14 days

The Grand Sri Lanka Circuit

The Best of the Island

Colombo & West Coast • Cultural Triangle • Hill Country
From

$4,500 /person

Southern Sri Lanka wilderness safari and coastal adventure landscape
8 days

The Ultimate Southern Wilderness

Leopards, Whales, and Heritage

South Coast • Wildlife Parks
From

$2,400 /person

Sri Lanka coastline

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