This safari is started from Hambantota area. Best time of the day to start this safari is in early morning. It takes about forty minutes of drive to reach the park entrance. At the entrance you will have to wait another few minutes until your driver purchases tickets. Cold wind will bleak in your face in the early morning a bit.

Read further about the fauna and flora of Yala National Park.

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About this Safari

Best season : Jan - Mar & May - Aug
Available : Daily
Arranging time needed : 1 day
Hottest month : April & May

Best time to start : Early morning
Starting point : Hambantota
Starting time : 4.30 AM
Park entry point : Palatupana
Safaring time : 12 hrs

General & specific restrictions : Do not leave plastics behind / Please do not feed wild animals.

Price includes : Transportation / Safari jeep / Trekker (most likely the jeep driver) / Entrance tickets / Fresh lunch delivered to resting area in the park / Bottled water / First aid kit / All Gov taxes

Child price : Aged 6 - 12 is considered a child / Aged 0 - 6 is free of charge.

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Optional : A well-spoken local animal expert / historian could be arranged with an additional fee.

You may bring : Cardigan for morning breeze / Hat and sun glass / Sun cream / Camera

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