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1 Day Yala Safari | With Additional Activity of Cooking Class, Birdwatching

Embark on thrill with a Yala Safari!
4.7
|61 Reviews
Group size
Up to 6 guests
DURATION
7 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 6 guests
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Embark on a thrilling day of Yala Safari!
Enjoy a full day game drive at Yala National Park with expert naturalists Leopard Safaris! Experience the wonders of Yala National Park with expert naturalists from Leopard Safaris on a full day game drive. The package includes a safari, park fees, one meal, one activity of guests’ choice, and all applicable taxes. Activities you can choose from: range from cooking classes and bird watching to tree planting and kids' activities. Noel and his team are passionate about protecting Sri Lanka's delicate ecosystems and wildlife, and actively support the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust through donations and sharing leopard sightings. With Noel's knowledge and love for wildlife, guests are sure to have a truly memorable and educational experience.

What You’ll be Doing

Today you will get to embark on an exciting safari game drive!
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What’s Included

Safari
One meal (Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. Non-alcoholic drinks included only)
One activity of guests’ choice (subject to availability)
1. Cooking class
2. Bird watching & Animal identification
3. Tree planting, permaculture, & gardening
4. Celebration of special occasion
5. Kids activities and Ranger Book
6. Free pool usage included for YalaCamp visitors
Park fees
All applicable taxes
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Who you’re supporting

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Community Champion

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Wildlife Protector

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Additional Information

Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Noel Rodrigo's Leopard Safaris(Noel Rodrigo's Leopard Safaris - Yala, Sri Lanka)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot
  • Notes: You could either do the morning safari (starting 5.30 am) or do an evening safari with lunch before OR dinner after.

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
05:30AM - 03:00PM
01:00PM - 08:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

What to Pack

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

Noel Rodrigo discovered his passion for wildlife at a young age and loves sharing his knowledge of Sri Lanka’s wildlife with like-minded individuals. The Leopard Safaris team works hard to protect Sri Lanka’s delicate ecosystems and the wide range of wildlife that lives within them. The company supports the work of the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust by sharing their leopard sightings and donates money towards the Leopard Project.
Experience: 20 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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