The 14 Yala Safaris in Bentota We Would Take Again

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

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

Travel from Bentota, Kalutara, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa, or nearby coastal towns to Yala National Park in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. You get park entry, a four-hour safari jeep ride, lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose a 4:00am morning start or a 9:30am afternoon departure.

“Seeing a Sloth Bear but the whole experience was amazing. Both driver and volunteer guide were excellent friendly and so informative.”

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

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

Set out from Bentota for Yala and Udawalawe National Parks in one demanding but wildlife-packed day. You get hotel pickup, a picnic lunch, bottled water, a safari jeep, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect five hours in Yala, three in Udawalawe, and a short Elephant Transit Home visit. Park fees are extra.

“Our guide was amazing. He answered all our questions, really gave an effort, and took extra pictures for us as his camera had a better zoom effect than ours. We got to see lots of animals; elephants, water buffalos, birds, a leopard, crocodiles, Read more”

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

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

You leave Bentota early for Yala National Park, traveling by private air-conditioned car before switching to a 4x4 Jeep for a four-hour wildlife drive. Guides such as Shiran, Tony, and Lakshitha lead the day. Expect a long outing, included park entry, bottled water, and possible sightings of leopards, elephants, crocodiles, bears, and birds.

“We went on the Yala safari on Monday 24 January. What a great day out. Shiran and his team were great too. Yala National Park is a beautiful area of Sri Lanka and a must do for anyone visiting. Shiran made sure we were comfortable and looked after us throughout the day”

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

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

Leave Bentota, Beruwala, Kosgoda, or Kalutara in an air-conditioned car for the long ride to Yala National Park. Your guide then takes you through the park by safari jeep, looking for elephants, leopards, crocodiles, buffalo, sloth bears, deer, jackals, and birds. Guides including Yasith and Ishan have earned praise for their friendly help and sharp animal-spotting skills.

“The safari excursion was good but I'm afraid it might become too touristy. Lots of 4x4s and lots of noise... On the other hand, I drove back and forth between Yala and Bentota in the day with a young professional, Yasith, who was kind and it was nice to be able to talk with him because it's a long road in one day. I thank him very much and I will keep a beautiful memory of it. 🙏🏻”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $220

Dimuthu and the Dimtours team take you from Bentota, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Induruwa, Kosgoda, or Ahungalla to Yala National Park in a private, air-conditioned car. After the drive, a safari jeep and driver-tracker search for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer, bears, peacocks, and birds. The full day lasts about 10 hours, with a four-hour park visit.

“Dim was an excellent guide, keeping us well informed all throughout from booking to tour. He was friendly, polite and took into consideration all of our requests. I would definitely recommend him if considering booking one of his tours ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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6.4 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, travel with an experienced driver-guide, and look for elephants, crocodiles, birds, sloth bears, and leopards. Park entry, transport, and bottled water are included.

“A 5 star 10 out of 10 trip from start to finish”

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7.Kalutara/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa: Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $124

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwala, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, or Hikkaduwa to Yala National Park. A Jeep safari with a local guide may reveal leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, sloth bears, and many birds. Guides named in past bookings include Sasanka, Mutu, and Jashar.

“Belle expérience de safari avec notre guide Sasanka. Nous avons pu observer de nombreux éléphants !”

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8.Yala National Park (Day Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $265

Travel from Kalutara in a private, insured air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off, then spend about three hours in Yala National Park looking for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife. Driver-guide Sam can explain what you see and help stop for photos. Safari jeep, park entry, lunch, and personal costs are extra.

“We were picked up promptly from our hotel early at the given time by Sam our driver. Friendly and informative about different towns we passed through. Going through the park he’d translate if we seen wild life and able to stop and take photos. Searched as best we could Read more”

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9.From: Ahungalla/Ambalangoda/Kosgoda/Balapitiya – YALA Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $105

Travel from Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Balapitiya, or Ambalangoda to Yala for dawn or afternoon wildlife drives. Ajith Safari Jeep Tours provides an English-speaking driver-guide, a Toyota Hilux 4x4, hotel transfers, water, and a small shared group. Leopards are possible, but sightings are never guaranteed. Park fees and meals cost extra.

“Werden netjes optijd opgehaald door onze chauffeur met een niet al te beste auto die van de company was het leek wel of de auto steeds inhield (geen vermogen) de chauffeur moest op de autobaan soms met 60km per uur rijden. De chauffeur van het park sprak goed Engels en deed veel moeite om ons zoveel mogelijk alle dieren die daar in het wild rondlopen te laten zien helaas niet gelukt om ook de leopard te spotten maar goed je kunt niet alles hebben.”

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10.Full-Day Yala National Park Safari Tour

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

Travel from Bentota, Beruwala, Waskaduwa, or Kalutara to Yala National Park for an afternoon Jeep safari. Expect hotel transfers, an English-speaking driver, bottled water, and about four hours in the park. The entrance fee and lunch cost extra, and the long 12-hour day suits wildlife fans who value convenience.

“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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11.Yala National Park Full Day Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 16 hours · from $203

This private 16-hour safari takes you from Bentota or nearby coastal towns to Yala National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle and Toyota or Land Rover 4x4. An English-speaking guide leads the 6:00 am to 6:00 pm park visit, with breakfast, lunch, fruit, and water included. Park admission costs about $37 extra.

“The park opens at 0600 and there are so many jeeps waiting for the gates to open. Don’t panic. The park is massive and we didn’t see that much traffic. We did see leopards, elephants, mongoose, water buffalo’s, deer, toucan amongst many other animals. Our driver was excellent and took us off the main tracks at times to see animals. The driver provides a home cooked meal ( which is served cold by the beach). As it is a national park, toilet facilities are very basic and there is quite a long time between stops. Bring your own toilet paper. All in all, one of the best experiences of my…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $220

Set out from Induruwa, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Aluthgama, or Beruwala at 4:00 am or 8:30 am. Your private air-conditioned car takes you to Yala, where an included safari jeep searches for leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, peacocks, and birds. Park entry, water, WiFi, and hotel transfers are included.

“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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13.Yala Safari Private Day Trip from Bentota and Kalutara Areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $810

Leave your Bentota, Kalutara, Beruwala, Induruwa, or Ahungalle hotel at 4:30 am for a private, air-conditioned drive to Yala. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide handles the transfer, entrance fees, and safari jeep. Expect about four hours inside the park, with chances to see elephants, leopards, crocodiles, sloth bears, buffalo, and birds.

“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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14.1 Day tour to Yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $85Best value

Choose a one-day wildlife trip from Kalutara, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, or Wadduwa to Yala or Udawalawe. You get a private air-conditioned vehicle, highway fees, water, and optional 4G. Charma may guide your day, while the safari Jeep and park entry fees cost extra.

“Excellent service. Friendly staff. Well maintain vehicle. Keep it up guys. i wish you all the best for your future. 💪💪💪”

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