bigtravelbuzzYala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park with its large population of leopards. Sri Lanka is one of the few countries in the world where people coexist with free-roaming animals. It’s not uncommon to see elephants crossing streets or sneaking into hotel lobbies. This is a unique and beautiful way of life. Unfortunately, negative encounters can happen and parks like Yala provide a safe haven for animals.All you need about Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park is here. About Yala National Park
Most of the southeastern corner of Sri Lanka is Yala National Park. The park is divided into 5 blocks. They stretch from inland jungles to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. Only blocks 1 and 5 are open to the public to preserve the natural habitat as much as possible.
Animal Nature of Yala National Park
A herd of elephants, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, buffalo, birds, sloth bears, leopards and more. Sri Lanka has more than 20 national parks, but Yala National Park in particular draws a lot of visitors because of its wide variety of animals.
Wildlife is very abundant in Sri Lanka. So on his jeep safari along the grasslands and lagoons you can find a lot of wildlife.
Tips:
go take a picture? Please bring a zoom lens. Leopard in Yala National Park
Yala National Park is he one of the best places in the world to see leopards. Yarra has 40-50 leopards.
However, this does not fully guarantee leopard sightings. beginning:
they are shy Add in the size of the park and you have a 50/50 chance of seeing a leopard. Where is Yala National Park located?
Yala National Park is located in the southeast of Sri Lanka, about a five-hour drive from Colombo. We therefore recommend making the national park part of his 3-week itinerary in Sri Lanka.
How to get to Yala National Park?
The town of Tissamaharama is the entrance and only entrance to the wildlife park. The easiest way to get to the city is by car or bus. Tourists usually stay overnight at Tissamaharama or Yala to allow enough time to see the park.
Yala National Park Safari Tour
Most hotels in Yarra offer private or group tours. Tours of the park average $65 per person. Prices are higher than other national parks in Sri Lanka but definitely worth it if you can see the leopards.
Jeeps can enter Yala National Park twice a day, once 6 am in the morning and sencond 2 pm in the afternoon. According to Rangers, there is no best time frame to choose from. The Yala Tour takes approximately 4 hours.
Please be careful:
Yala National Park is usually closed for maintenance in September each year.
Need instructions? No park guide required. However, drivers generally speak little to no English. Guides are very helpful in spotting animals, choosing the best routes, and explaining how the cycle of life works in the park. This will allow you to better understand animal behavior and ask questions during the safari.
Is Yarra Worth Visiting?
Home to all flora and fauna, Yala is a unique experience and he one of the must see places in Sri Lanka. The park is worth visiting at any time of the year, but we recommend visiting during peak season (December to April).
Please note that during peak leopard season (February and March), leopard sightings cannot be guaranteed, just not from the Jeep. Large herds of elephants with babies, on the other hand, are easy to spot in the park.
Tips:
Go see wild animals instead of elephant sanctuaries like Pinnawala.
Best time to go to Yala
Yala National Park is great to visit from February to June. The less water in the pond, the easier it is to spot animals coming to drink. The peak season for leopards is he in February and he in March.
Luckily, the park can be visited year-round, and prices are much lower during off-peak seasons. Closed in September for maintenance.
Overnight at Yala National Park
There are many options for accommodation near or within the park. At Tissamaharama, you can find budget-friendly options ranging from $5 to $60. Within the park, options range from jungle chalets to glamping in Yala National Park. Prices go up to $700 a night for him, depending on the type of luxury item.
cinnamon wild yala
Stay in the eco-friendly Cinnamon Wilde National Park. Spend the night in a Jungle Chalet with the sounds of the jungle and powerful waves. Enjoy one of their unique experiences.
Eat under the stars. This is done in a jeep parked next to a lake usually occupied by alligators.
During your morning walk to the wonderful breakfast room you will likely come across wild boars and lizards. Cinnamon Wild offers its own private his jeep safari for an even more special experience.