Overview
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife destination and one of the greatest safari experiences in all of Asia. Stretching across 130,000 hectares of the island’s dramatic southeastern corner where the jungle meets the Indian Ocean, Yala is home to the world’s highest concentration of wild leopards. From majestic elephants and elusive sloth bears to crocodiles, spotted deer and over 215 species of birds, Yala rewards every visitor with extraordinary encounters in a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty.
Highlights
- World's highest concentration of wild leopards
- 44 mammal species including elephants, sloth bears, sambars and jackals
- 215 bird species
- Open safari jeep through jungle, grassland, lagoon and coastline
- Where the jungle meets the Indian Ocean — one of Asia's most dramatic landscapes
- Expert naturalist guide
- Best visited February to July
