1 day Safari **Experienced Independent Local Guide

By Dilan

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At a Glance

1 day

Private trip

This is a 1 full-day game drive in Yala National Park with an experienced safari driver, and is perfect for those who have arranged their accommodation separately. The game drive takes place from 5am to 6:45pm, and enables you to fully appreciate the wildlife at Yala National Park.

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You want a personable full-day safari experience in Yala National Park. Dilan runs his own business as an independent guide so show him some support!

What's included

US$ 73.88 (max group size of 6)

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

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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Transport

Free - Return Transfer from Tissamaharama

Return Transfer from Anywhere in Tissamaharama

Pick-up: 05:00am; Drop-off: 06:45pm

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Availability

Trips available daily

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Apr 13

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Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance. View the full calendar to request other dates.

Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary and may be weather-dependent. Start/end times may depend on transport chosen.

Day 1: Yala National Park

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

05:00am - Pick-up at Tissamaharama
7:30/8:00AM Breakfast by the river or on the beach
12:00PM Lunch
06:45pm - Drop-off at Tissamaharama

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Meet your guide

Dilan

5.0 (1 review)

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!

8 years experience

Basic English

Community-Based

Wildlife-Safe

What others are saying

Marta Paradowska

07 Jan 2020 on SeekSophie

Dilan Policies

Flexible cancellation policy

Cancel for free 5 days before your trip starts. Cancellations after such date will not be eligible for refunds as Dilan would have paid for your trip’s logistics already.

Change of Date

You may also change your trip date once up to 3 days before your trip starts. Any date change are subject to availability.

Other Things to Know

Packing list for the trip

Binoculars

Casual clothing (ideally breathable as it may get hot)

Hat

Insect Repellent

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Can you arrange transportation to/from Yala National Park?

Yes sure! If you're coming from any other parts of Sri Lanka (e.g. Colombo) to Yala National Park for your safari, or you need to head from Yala National Park to any other parts of Sri Lanka after your safari, we can provide a private car transfer. This will cost US $60 per 4-person car, per one-way transfer. Please do indicate in your booking form if you require this transfer.

Which Yala National Park Blocks do you visit?

Most of our safari partners visit Block 1 as that is the one that is closest to the towns of Tissamaharam and Kataragama where most of the hotels are. It is also the block which has the most wildlife. Block 5 is visited on occasion. The other blocks require special permission for entry. If you have a certain block in mind, do let us know and we can see if we can arrange!