The 11 Yala Safaris in Bentota That Earn Their Price

1.Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota/ Kalutara/ Ahungalla/ Hikkaduwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $200Our pick

Travel from Sri Lanka’s southwest coast to Yala National Park in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Choose a 4:00am morning safari for sunrise or a 9:30am afternoon departure. Your package includes transport, park entry, jeep, lunch, bottled water, and pickup from listed coastal towns.

“Fantastic day out! Private transportation arranged on time and no dramas. Got to experience seeing beautiful animals and the lunch we had was my most favourite meal of the holiday...and ive had a lot of nice food! The guys were so good, cant recommend the day enough!”

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2.Yala National Park: All Inclusive Private Safari Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · 1 day · from $140

Take a private four-hour jeep safari through Yala National Park, with park fees, transport, lunch, and hotel pickup included. You may see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, bears, buffalo, monkeys, and birds. English and German guides are available, but confirm language and pickup details before booking.

“had a good guide and was able to see lots of animals including Leopard and bear.”

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3.VALUE PACK! One Day Safari Tour to Yala and Udawalawa Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

Travel from Bentota or a nearby hotel to Yala and Udawalawe National Parks for guided jeep drives, a picnic lunch, and a stop at Elephant Transit Home. The day lasts about 10 to 12 hours. Nipun is one named guide praised for wildlife spotting, though transport comfort and entrance-fee details should be confirmed before booking.

“Absolutely amazing experience and certainly worth the money. The private transfer was comfortable and had air conditioning which was nice. The driver was very polite. The tours were exceptional with our tour guide/ jeep driver being Read more”

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4.Yala 4h Jeep Safari: Guided Wildlife Experience (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $172

Travel from Bentota to Yala National Park in a private air-conditioned car, then spend four hours in a 4x4 jeep looking for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, bears, and birds. Guides including Shiran, Tony, and Lakshitha have led past trips. Park entry, bottled water, transport, and the safari jeep are included.

“I am very pleased I booked by Yala day safari with Shiran. I was picked up from my accommodation and travelled to Yala in a decent vehicle with a great driver. The safari experience was great, the guide was very good indeed.”

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5.Yala National Park Safari Jeep Tour in a 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $115

From Bentota, Beruwala, Kosgoda, or Kalutara, you ride in an air-conditioned car to Yala National Park, then switch to a safari Jeep for a wildlife drive. English-speaking guides such as Yasith and Ishan have led recent departures. Expect a full 10-hour day, rough roads, possible leopard sightings, and an extra park fee of about $40 per person.

“Ishan was our guide for today. He was very polite, and he found all the right spots. I can definitely recommend him.”

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6.Yala Safari Private Day Tour Kaluthara/Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $220

Dimuthu and his team take you from Bentota, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Induruwa, Kosgoda, or Ahungalla to Yala National Park for a private day trip. You get air-conditioned transport, park entry, bottled water, and a four-hour 4WD safari with a driver-tracker. Morning and afternoon safari times are available.

“We had a great day that started with the visit of a tea factory (we asked for that). Afterwards we drove to Yala and saw lots of wonderful animals like elephants, crocodiles, chameleons, eagles and many more. Dim answers every question and knows everything about life in Sri Lanka. He is a very friendly person and safe driver, full recommendation 🖖🙏”

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7.Yala Safari & DropOff in Ella – Safari + Transit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $84Best value

Travel from Arugam Bay to Yala National Park for a 3 to 4 hour safari, then continue to Ella by air-conditioned vehicle. A licensed guide such as Ishan or Sasanka helps spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more. The $84 price includes pickup, fuel, tolls, safari transport, and Ella hotel drop-off, but not park fees or meals.

“Safari was amazing! We saw heaps of elephants, amazing birds and even got to see a leopard! Our guide Ishan was amazing! He spotted the leopard first out of all the other cars on safari. He pointed out the animals and gave us lots of details. Thank you so much to Ishan for making this such an unforgettable day!”

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8.4 Hours Private Yala Safari Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $200

Tony Tours takes you from Bentota, Ahungalla, Kosgoda, or nearby areas to Yala National Park for a private four-hour jeep safari. Choose a morning or evening drive, with park entry, transport, water, and an experienced driver-guide included. Tony or Little Tony may handle the trip, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Absolutely amazing. Early start but so worth. Breathtaking views, submerged in beauty and wildlife with expert knowledge via guide. Couldn’t have asked for more.”

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9.Full-Day Yala National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $105

Leave your hotel in Bentota, Beruwala, Waskaduwa, or Kalutara for Yala National Park. An English-speaking driver handles the shared air-conditioned transfer, followed by a Jeep safari of about four hours. Expect elephants, crocodiles, birds, deer, and a chance of seeing leopards. Lunch and the park entry fee cost extra.

“Pickup went flawless, even a little bit outside of the area shown in the app. I contacted Apple Vacations beforehand to discuss this. Bus ride went smooth and we had some lunch at the restaurant they brought us to. Prices were OK, but a bit high for Sri Lanka though. We then went off with the safari Jeep. The driver was getting us to the entrance where we had to pay the entrance fee (about 25 USD per person). We then drove through the park for 3 hours, saw giant crocodiles, elephants, lizards, birds, and when we we're already getting to the exit the driver spotted a leopard in the…”

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10.Yala Safari Private Day Trip from Bentota and Kalutara Areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $810

Leave Bentota, Kalutara, Beruwala, Induruwa, or Ahungalle at 4:30 am for a private, air-conditioned drive to Yala. An English-speaking chauffeur guide and safari jeep take you through scrub, forest, plains, and lagoons for about four hours. Expect elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, birds, and a possible distant leopard, with lunch and a beach or river break at your own cost.

“Good day, make sure to start early - we started at 7.30 am at Yala! We saw elephants up-front, leopard far away, and many buffalo, crocodiles, birds, etc.”

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11.Yala Safari Private Day Tour From Kaluthara/Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $220

Travel from Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, or nearby areas to Yala National Park in a private air-conditioned car. Choose a 4:00 am morning start or an 8:30 am afternoon start, then explore by safari jeep. Park entry, transport, water, and hotel pickup are included. Meals and language guides cost extra.

“Our trip was super well organized and we got to see lots of different animals including the elusive leopard. Both drivers were professional and communication worked well”

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