7 Leopard Safaris in Hambantota, Priced and Compared

1.Yala National Park: 7 hour & 12 hour Leopard Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 7 - 13 hours · from $18Our pick

You’ll spend 7 to 12 hours in Yala National Park in a spacious 4x4 jeep, guided by an English-speaking wildlife spotter. Guides such as Anupa, Kavee, Sule, and Isuru work hard to locate leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, and birds. Pickup, breakfast, water, fruit, and lunch on the full-day option are included.

“Our Guide Anupa made this trip a truly memorable experience. We managed to see multiple families of elephants, peacocks, mangons, monkeys, crocodiles, squirrels etc and even a rare bear. We always felt that we were at the right spot at the right time. He did everything he could so that we would see leopard and just 30minutes before the end of our trip WE DID thanks to how connected he is to other guides and the numerous tips he receives all the time. The pickup was timely, food was satisfactory, nothing to complain about - apart from the fact that we didn't bring a better camara ;)”

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2.Special Leopards safari – Yala National park – 04.30 am to 11.30 am

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $30Top rated

You leave Tissamaharama or Kataragama at 4:30 am for seven hours in Yala National Park. A safari driver takes up to six people along quieter routes in search of leopards, elephants, and birds. The tour includes a luxury jeep, breakfast, and binoculars, but the 12,000 LKR park entry fee is extra.

“We booked this half day tour as our 3rd and final safari in Yala. What we liked about our driver: he escaped the crowds. Everyone else went one way - he went another. He seemed to have a very good grasp of where to search for leopards aRead more”

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3.Yala National Park: Leopard Safari Tour with Park Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 4 - 12 hours · from $76

Join Ceylon Nature Tours for a dawn, afternoon, or full-day 4x4 safari in Yala National Park. Guides such as Yasha, Tikiri, Sasanka, and Dillan use quiet tracks to look for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds. Full-day trips include breakfast and a vegetarian rice and curry lunch by a beach inside the park.

“Naja was great, we saw leopards and elephants! Thank you :)”

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4.Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $28

Leave your Tissamaharama or Yala-area hotel before dawn for a 5 to 6-hour safari with a professional driver-guide. Ish has led departures that reach the park gate around opening time, when leopards may still be active. The jeep includes breakfast, water, and binoculars. Park entry costs 12,000 LKR per person extra.

“Ish picked us up from our accommodation at 4:45am and we were the second jeep let into the park when it opened at 6am. We saw a leopard, buffalo, deer, elephants, and lots of birds and other animals. Ish was a great driver and guide, wRead more”

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5.Yala Best Extended Half Day Safari By Ceylon Leopard Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $35

Spend about six hours exploring Yala National Park in a private Toyota Land Cruiser, Hilux, or photography-ready Land Rover. Guides such as Thushara, Udayanga, and Nilupul track leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds. Pickup, water, binoculars, bird books, and safari photos are included, but park entrance tickets cost extra.

“The best yala safari . yesterday we visit with thushara he is highly professional safari driver and safari guide .and he has luxury land cruiser jeeps also. So I highly recommend Ceylon Leopard Safari.”

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6.Exclusive: Full Day Leopard Safari at Yala National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $75

Leave Hambantota or Katharagama at 5:30 a.m. for a private Yala National Park safari with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, snacks, water, and picnic lunch. Your small group searches for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds, then pauses by the beach before an afternoon game drive.

“Excellent trip. There were many other companies offering the same tour, but what our day was the tour guide we had. He was in contact with other drivers throughout the day so he could take us to the best spots. He set up table and chairs in prime position by the beach foRead more”

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7.Best Yala Shared Leopard Safari: Tissamaharama Wildlife Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $26

Join River Shade Yala Safari for a shared jeep trip through Yala National Park, with hotel pickup, a maximum of six people, and morning, evening, six-hour, or full-day choices. You may see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, peacocks, and many birds. Park admission costs extra.

“We went early safari.. we are lucky.. we saw many kind of animals.. very beautiful sightseeing and we got many pictures.. recommend service”

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