The 4 Best Yala Safaris in Hikkaduwa

1.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Yala Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 9 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama, Mirissa, or Tangalle to Yala National Park. A local driver such as Dilan, Sasanka, Chathura, or Tikiri takes you on a three-hour Jeep safari, looking for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, and birds. The listed price is $45, plus the park fee.

“Chathura is a best driver ever! We were not scared with him, so professional and friendly! Hello from Belarus. We wish you all the best!”

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2.Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $11Best value

Travel from Galle, Mirissa, Weligama, Matara, Hiriketiya, or Tangalle to Ella with a three-hour Yala National Park safari en route. Your air-conditioned transfer vehicle meets an open-sided safari jeep at the park. Guides such as Dilan, Sasanka, Tikiri, and Ishan are praised for spotting wildlife and sharing useful nature facts.

“Our guide Dilan was really nice. We could spot elephants, buffaloes and lucky enough to spot one leopard. I had a great safari.”

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3.Value Tour: One Day Safari Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Leave your hotel before sunrise for Yala National Park, then stop for a local picnic lunch and feeding time at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Finish with a 3 PM safari in Udawalawe. Guides such as Dilan, Ishan, Naja, and Sasanka have led recent trips, but the assigned guide can vary.

“Our tour was great! The tour guide Naja was fantastic and made sure we got everywhere we needed and that our lunch was provided. He took care to ensure we saw as many animals as possible which made the trip incredible! I would recommend for anyone wanting to see lots of animals as both parks combined satisfy that. Make sure you bring the money for the park entrances, in cash, for a smooth trip.”

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4.Shuttle to Down South Any Location w Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $29Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Ella to Tangalle, Mirissa, Galle, or another southern stop, with a 3-hour open-jeep safari in Yala National Park. Guides such as Sasanka, Chathura, and Ishan help spot wildlife and explain animal habits. Bring food and allow a full day, since park fees cost extra.

“Ottimo safari, la nostra guida Ishan era super competente e gentile, ci ha spiegato le abitudini dei diversi animali. Il posto é spettacolare e pieno di specie diverse. Consigliato assolutamente!!!”

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