Sri Lanka Trip Overview
About Yala National Park
Ruhuna National park or more affectionately known as Yala, has been the most celebrated wildlife park in Sri Lanka for over a century, along with its first self appointed Boer prisoner of war game warden H.E.Engelbrecht, quiet a story in itself. “Yalagama” as it was known at the turn of the century, was in effect the “Resident sportsman’s” shooting reserve! A wild country reserved for the “Sporting pleasure” of the British residents in Sri Lanka. It is located in a tract of land covering approximately 1260 km2, between Kumbukkan River & Menik River, and shares its borders with Yala strict nature reserve, Kumana, Kataragama, Katagamuwa and Nimalawa sanctuaries. The climate is semi-arid and dry with scrub jungle unique to this area along with rocky outcrops like kotigala, Jamburagala & Patalungala (Pattangala) strewn about the park, while several fresh and brackish water lagoons dot the park.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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About Yala National Park
Ruhuna National park or more affectionately known as Yala, has been the most celebrated wildlife park in Sri Lanka for over a century, along with its first self appointed Boer prisoner of war game warden H.E.Engelbrecht, quiet a story in itself. “Yalagama” as it was known at the turn of the century, was in effect the “Resident sportsman’s” shooting reserve! A wild country reserved for the “Sporting pleasure” of the British residents in Sri Lanka. It is located in a tract of land covering approximately 1260 km2, between Kumbukkan River & Menik River, and shares its borders with Yala strict nature reserve, Kumana, Kataragama, Katagamuwa and Nimalawa sanctuaries. The climate is semi-arid and dry with scrub jungle unique to this area along with rocky outcrops like kotigala, Jamburagala & Patalungala (Pattangala) strewn about the park, while several fresh and brackish water lagoons dot the park.
Itinerary
Day 1: Galle
Stop At: Bentota Beach, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Morning 07.30am pick up from hotel • Visit the sea turtle hatchery • River safari at Balapitiya Madu ganga • Visit the world famous Blue Moonstone mine and show-rooms • Lunch at Hikkaduwa • Visit the Gall Dutch Fortified city and fortress • Overnight stay at yala • Visit the traditional mask museum wood carving, Batik and silk factory
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: over night at 3 star hotel
Day 2: yala safari
Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Early morning06.00am pick up from hotel • Jeep safari to Yala national park • Return to Hotel sightseeing Paddy fields and sri Lankan typical villages
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
