National Park Day Trips in Hambantota: Our 4 Favourites

1.Yala National Park Safari Tours : Half Day & Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $25Our pick

Choose a half-day morning or afternoon safari, or spend up to 12 hours in Yala National Park with an experienced English-speaking guide such as Ishan, Madu, Darshana, or Yasanka. Hotel pickup, a 4WD jeep, drinks, binoculars, and selected meals are included. The park ticket costs extra.

“Big up Srimal!! An unforgettable experience seeing 3 leopards, elephants, buffalo and bird life. The beautiful sunset was a great way to finish the safari. 4 hours I’ll never forget!”

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2.YALA National Park Safari Tour : Half day or Full day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $10Best value

Choose a 4-hour half-day or 12-hour full-day Yala safari from Tissamaharama and nearby towns. Ride in a jeep for up to seven passengers with an English-speaking guide such as Ishan, Sasanka, Tikiri, or Nalaka. Look for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys, and birds. Lunch comes with the full-day option.

“Our safari experience at Yala National Park was absolutely fantastic! The guide Tikiri were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time and had the opportunity to see as many animals as possible. The pricing was very fair and honest, especially considering the quality of the service and the experience itself. If you're visiting Sri Lanka and want to enjoy a top-notch safari, I highly recommend this team!”

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3.Exclusive: Full Day Leopard Safari at Yala National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $75

Start before sunrise with a private guide and air-conditioned hotel pickup, then spend the day in Yala National Park searching for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, birds, and more. Your small group gets lunch, snacks, water, and beach time. The guide also communicates with other drivers to track the best wildlife sightings.

“Excellent trip. There were many other companies offering the same tour, but what our day was the tour guide we had. He was in contact with other drivers throughout the day so he could take us to the best spots. He set up table and chairs in prime position by the beach foRead more”

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4.Private Yala Safari Day Trip & Exclusive Beach BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $180

You’ll spend three hours on a private jeep safari in Yala, looking for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer, monkeys, and jackals with a naturalist. Then head to a private beach near Palatupana for wine, a four-course BBQ, and a bonfire. Pickup and drop-off from Tissamaharama or Yala are included.

“The dinner location could be better. The access path and location wasn’t the best we imagined. Food was also ok.”

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