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Ultimate Yala Safari Experience – Full Day (Galge Entrance)

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Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Ultimate Yala Safari Experience – Full Day (Galge Entrance)
Duration12 hours
Meeting PointHotel pickup
Support24/7 Available
CancellationFree up to 24h

Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Yala National Park on a full-day safari through the quieter Galge Entrance, offering excellent opportunities to explore untouched landscapes and encounter Sri Lanka's iconic wildlife.

Your adventure begins early in the morning with a hotel pickup and transfer to the Galge Entrance. After completing park formalities, your experienced safari guide will lead you deep into Yala's diverse ecosystems, including dry forests, grasslands, rocky outcrops, lagoons, and waterholes.

Yala National Park is world-famous for having one of the highest leopard densities, making it one of the best places on Earth to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. During your journey, you may also encounter Asian elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, water buffalo, jackals, mongoose, monkeys, peacocks, and many other bird species.

Unlike shorter safaris, a full-day experience allows you to explore a much larger section of the park while visiting remote areas that are less crowded. Your guide will adjust the route based on recent wildlife sightings to maximize your chances of unforgettable encounters.

A picnic breakfast and lunch are served at designated resting areas within the park, allowing you to relax while surrounded by nature. Throughout the day, you'll have plenty of opportunities to capture stunning wildlife photographs and learn about the park's rich biodiversity from your knowledgeable guide.

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or first-time visitor to Sri Lanka, this safari delivers an unforgettable experience immersed in one of Asia's premier wildlife destinations.

Highlights

  • Full-day safari inside Yala National Park
  • Enter through the quieter Galge Entrance
  • Excellent chance to spot Sri Lankan leopards
  • Search for elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and exotic birds
  • Explore remote wildlife zones with fewer crowds

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas)
  • Private 4WD safari jeep
  • Professional safari driver/guide
  • Full-day Yala National Park safari
  • Park entrance via Galge Entrance
  • Picnic breakfast
  • Picnic lunch
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All government taxes

Not Included

  • Yala National Park entrance tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Snacks and additional beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
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USD 60.78

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