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Review Author: Marta Paradowska
Review Date: 06 Jan 2020
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Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Today you'll get the chance to spot birds, elephants and other wildlife in Yala National Park
Itinerary Description: 7:30/8:00AM Breakfast by the river or on the beach 12:00PM Lunch
Leopard walking on a dirt track as safari jeeps stop for sightings during a full-day game drive in Yala National Park
Leopard standing on a dusty path in tall grass and scrub, looking straight ahead in Yala National Park
Leopard gazing toward the camera on a rocky shoreline, head raised among scattered logs in Yala National Park
Blue-and-brown kingfisher perched on a branch in the trees, sharply angled beak in Yala National Park
Bird taking flight over grasslands in Yala National Park, captured at dusk during a wildlife safari
Leopard lying on a sandy track beside sparse bushes in Yala National Park during a game drive
Leopard resting in leafy shade beside an overgrown track on a full-day Yala National Park safari game drive with local guides
Leopard walking on a dirt track as safari jeeps stop for sightings during a full-day game drive in Yala National Park
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Leopard walking on a dirt track as safari jeeps stop for sightings during a full-day game drive in Yala National Park
Leopard standing on a dusty path in tall grass and scrub, looking straight ahead in Yala National Park
Leopard gazing toward the camera on a rocky shoreline, head raised among scattered logs in Yala National Park
Blue-and-brown kingfisher perched on a branch in the trees, sharply angled beak in Yala National Park
Leopard walking on a dirt track as safari jeeps stop for sightings during a full-day game drive in Yala National Park
Leopard standing on a dusty path in tall grass and scrub, looking straight ahead in Yala National Park
Leopard gazing toward the camera on a rocky shoreline, head raised among scattered logs in Yala National Park
Blue-and-brown kingfisher perched on a branch in the trees, sharply angled beak in Yala National Park
Bird taking flight over grasslands in Yala National Park, captured at dusk during a wildlife safari
Leopard lying on a sandy track beside sparse bushes in Yala National Park during a game drive
Leopard resting in leafy shade beside an overgrown track on a full-day Yala National Park safari game drive with local guides
Spotted leopard resting in dry grass and muddy ground in Yala National Park on a safari
Bird perched on a pale tree branch in the greenery of Yala National Park during a wildlife safari

Full Day Game Drive with Local Guide | Yala National Park

Embark on a wildlife safari adventure with Dilan!
5.0
|1 Review
Group size
Up to 6 guests
DURATION
14 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 6 guests
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Yala National Park Full-day Game Drive
This is a full-day game drive in Yala National Park with an experienced safari driver. This option is well priced and offers excellent value for those looking for a budget-friendly safari experience in Yala. It is perfect for those who have arranged their accommodation separately. Your guide, Dilan, is an independent guide with six years of experience, and offers a no-frills but heartfelt and enjoyable ride of discovery.

What You’ll be Doing

Today you'll get the chance to spot birds, elephants and other wildlife in Yala National Park
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What’s Included

1 private full-day game drive
Jeep and driver
Water (1 bottle per person)
All government taxes (VAT, NBT)

Not included

Park entrance fees (usually US $30/each for group sizes between 2-6 persons, and US $50 for solo traveller groups)
Food
Transport from hotels located outside the Tissamaharama area

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Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 05 Oct 2026
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Anywhere in Tissamaharama(Your hotel in Tissamaharama)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
05:00AM - 06:45PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

What to Pack

  • Binoculars
  • Casual clothing (ideally breathable as it may get hot)
  • Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
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Rs45,954
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Meet your host

Dilan is an independent guide who has been showing the best of Yala to his guests for over 6 years. He has a few friends that work with him, who he asks to help out during busy times. No frills here, but a heartfelt and enjoyable ride of discovery!
Experience: 14 years
Speaks: Basic English
Acceptance rate: 36%
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