Yala National Park

Discover the wild beauty of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife sanctuary, renowned for its high leopard population.

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Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife sanctuary. Renowned for its high leopard population, Yala offers thrilling safari encounters through forests, grasslands, and scenic lagoons, where these elusive big cats roam freely alongside many other species.

The park is also home to majestic elephants, often seen moving gracefully across open plains or near waterholes. From close-up wildlife sightings to breathtaking natural landscapes, Yala promises an unforgettable safari experience and a true taste of Sri Lanka’s untamed wilderness.

Highlights

  • Dawn/afternoon jeep safaris
  • Leopards, sloth bears, elephants

Gallery

  • Yala view 1
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  • Yala view 3
  • Yala view 4
  • Leopard in Yala

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