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Experience the spirit of Yala National Park on safari to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more. In your private jeep, explore this beautiful landscape and see incredible animals in their natural habitat. Situated on Sri Lanka’s south-east, hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala is a wildlife sanctuary and home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Leopards, elephants, water buffalo, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted deer, peacocks, and crocodiles can all be found in this rich environment. Throughout this safari, you will search for the world’s most concentrated number of leopards, sloth bears, and elephants, as your knowledgeable guide and driver expertly navigates the vast area and roads.
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Experience the spirit of Yala National Park on safari to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more. In your private jeep, explore this beautiful landscape and see incredible animals in their natural habitat. Situated on Sri Lanka’s south-east, hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala is a wildlife sanctuary and home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Leopards, elephants, water buffalo, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted deer, peacocks, and crocodiles can all be found in this rich environment. Throughout this safari, you will search for the world’s most concentrated number of leopards, sloth bears, and elephants, as your knowledgeable guide and driver expertly navigates the vast area and roads.
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Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Yala National Park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka, next to Wilpattu National Park. Yala has the highest leopard population density in the world – the chances of spotting a leopard in Yala are higher than anywhere else. It is home to 44 species of mammals and a good place for spotting several bird species, as well. Among its residents are the elephants, sloth bear, wild buffalo, spotted dear, jackals, peacocks and leopards. Aside from animals, visitors can also admire Yala National Park’s varied landscapes. Ecosystems include semi deciduous forest, grasslands, sandy beaches, marshes and wetlands, providing homes to a variety of animals. Interesting rock formations can also be seen within the park.
Duration: 4 hours
