Question 1

What is the best time to visit Yala National park?

Accepted Answer

The best time to spot wildlife in the open at Yala National park would be during the dry season from February to June. The animals can be easily spotted in the Yala National park safari when they come out for a drink from the thick forests onto the water bodies in the grasslands.

The park is closed down for a month annually for maintenance usually during the month of September.

Question 2

Is it safe to do the Yala National park safari?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is generally considered to be safe to do the Yala National park safari. You are provided with one of the naturalists of the campsite in a customized safari game viewing vehicle with an experienced driver who is trained to keep a distance from the animals.

Question 3

Are meals included in this package?

Accepted Answer

Packed breakfast and evening snacks are included in the package. The Yala safari cost is included in the package. The entry fee to the national park is not included. The package includes hotel pickup and drop from Ella and the jungle safari drive.

Question 4

Is the national park entry fee included in this package?

Accepted Answer

No, the entrance fee to the national park is not included in the package. Entrance fees to the national park (USD18 to USD25 for a group size of 1-6) have to be paid directly at the ticket counter. The Yala safari price is included in the package.

Question 5

Are children allowed on the safari?

Accepted Answer

Yes, children are allowed on the Yala National park safari with an accompanying adult. Children aged 0-2 can participate free of charge. Children aged 3 and above will be charged as a regular ticket. Pregnant women are allowed to join the tour.

Question 6

What kind of wildlife is there in Yala National park?

Accepted Answer

Yala is famous for its Yala National Park which is teeming with all kinds of wildlife from the majestic Asian elephants to the more elusive leopards, herds of wild buffaloes and deer. There are around 215 species of birds in the park with six species endemic to Sri Lanka.

There are around 300-350 elephant individuals in the herd at Yala.There are 44 species of mammals in Yala National Park. It has one of the highest densities of the leopard population recorded. Golden Palm Civet, Fishing Cat, Red Slender Loris, and Toque Macaque are some of the mammals spotted here. The Yala safari cost is different for tourists from SAARC nations and tourists from other parts of the world.