Yala is Sri Lanka's most celebrated wildlife destination. Spanning a vast coastal territory of semi-arid scrub, lagoons, and sandy dunes, the park is home to an extraordinary variety of animals, including elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and holds the highest leopard density in the world.
Essential Trip Facts
Unique Activities in Yala National Park
What Not to Miss
Leopard Safaris
Embark on guided 4x4 game drives in Block 1, the optimal zone for leopard sightings.
Elephant Waterholes
Observe herds of Sri Lankan elephants bathing and socializing in the lagoons.
Ancient Sithulpawwa
Visit a 2000-year-old rock temple tucked deep within the wilderness of the park.
Coastal Dunes
See where the wild bushland meets the pristine, untouched beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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