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Leopard Yala SafariTissamaharama · Sri Lanka
Elephants beside a lake in Yala National Park

About 7 hours in total, with a 4-hour safari

Yala National Park Safari Shared Tour from Hambantota Port

A shared Yala safari from Hambantota Port costs US$100 per adult with the Yala park entrance included, and takes about 7 hours in total with 4 hours of safari in Block 1.

Duration
About 7 hours in total, with a 4-hour safari
Timing
Agreed with you
Vehicle
4x4 jeep, up to 6 guests
Park tickets
Included

A cruise shore excursion from Hambantota Port to Yala Block 1: transport each way, four hours of game drive and the park entrance fee, with a live English-speaking guide.

The numbers

What it costs

US$100 per adult, Yala entrance included

Park entrance tickets are included in this price.

Included

  • Transport from and back to Hambantota Port
  • Yala National Park entrance
  • 4-hour safari in Yala Block 1
  • English-speaking live guide
  • Bottled water
  • Infant seats available

Not included

  • Meals
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Pickup

Hambantota Port, 43FW+HX, Hambantota

Good to know

  • Maximum 6 people per group.

Questions

About this safari

01

Are park tickets included in the price?

On our own Yala and Bundala jeep safaris the tickets are not included: your payment covers the jeep, driver and guide only, and you buy the park entrance ticket separately, which is about US$43 per foreign adult in Yala. Our Viator listings with tickets included are priced differently and say so.

02

How many people fit in a safari jeep?

Six. One jeep carries up to 6 guests, and a private jeep costs the same whether there are two of you or six. For 7 or more people message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange extra jeeps.

03

What should I bring on safari?

Bring a hat, sunscreen, a light jacket for the cold early start, a camera and your passport, which is needed when the entrance tickets are bought. We supply drinking water in a cool box, and binoculars are provided on the Viator tours.

04

How do I pay?

You can pay online by PayPal or card when you book, or by bank transfer once we have confirmed your booking. If we cannot run your date, an online payment is refunded in full. The park entrance fee is paid separately, and we will tell you the current amount when we confirm.

05

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel 24 hours or more before the start time and you get a full refund; inside 24 hours there is no refund. If a safari has to be cancelled for bad weather, you choose between a new date and a full refund.

Also consider

Other ways to take the park.

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