The 6 Yala Safaris in Hikkaduwa We Would Take Again

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, then spend about three hours in a safari jeep. Guides such as Dilan, Sasanka, Chathura, and Tikiri are praised for spotting hidden animals and finding leopard sightings. Entrance fees cost extra.

“It was amazing! Our driver Tikiri, tried everything to make sure we saw all the animals, but sadly they were a bit scarce as it had rained a lot the night before. It is a truly amazing experience and highly recommended!”

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2.From Hikkaduwa/Mirissa/Galle/Tangalle – Yala Leopard Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $41Best value

Travel from Mirissa, Galle, Hikkaduwa, or nearby towns to Yala National Park in an air-conditioned car, then spend four hours in a 4x4 jeep with an English-speaking guide. You may see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, deer, and birds. Mari, Mahesh, and Imal have earned special praise for guiding and driving.

“Ottima esperienza ben organizzata e contatti con loro ottimi e puntuali! Consigliata 💛”

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3.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $43Top rated

Leave your south-coast hotel before dawn for Yala National Park, where a three-hour Jeep safari may reveal leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, birds, and more. English-speaking guides such as Sasanka and Vishwa help spot wildlife. Transport is included, but the park fee of about LKR 13,000 per person is extra.

“Unser Fahrer Janaka hat uns pünktlich im Hotel abgeholt, für jeden von uns stand eine Flasche Wasser bereit und er sprach gut Englisch, auf der Fahrt hat er uns einige interessante Sachen erzählt und Musik für uns angemacht. Die Safari war auch toll, unser Safari Guide hat sich viel Mühe gegeben damit wir einen Leoparden sehen und immer versucht uns den besten Blick zu geben. Danach wurden wir direkt wieder von Janaka eingesammelt und sicher zurück ins Hotel gebracht, er ist sehr sicher gefahren, was nicht der Standard hier auf Sri Lanka ist. ◡̈”

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4.From Hikkaduwa/ Galle/ Mirissa – Yala National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

You’ll leave Hikkaduwa, Galle, Mirissa, or nearby towns in an air-conditioned car, then spend about four hours in Yala National Park with an English-speaking guide and 4x4 jeep. Look for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer, and birds. Park entry costs Rs 13,000 per person extra.

“What an amazing experience. From a prompt pick-up at the hotel with a friendly driver who often checked on our comfort to the overall safari experience. Our driver and guide were first class, so knowledgeable about all the animals on the park. They were relentless in tracking each species down to ensure we had the best day. Lunch was provided which was an unexpected surprise. Overall would give this a 5-star rating. The jeep ride alone is worth the cost of the trip.”

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5.From: Hikkaduwa/ Galle/ Unawatuna/ Talpe – YALA Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $43

Leave Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Dodanduwa, or Rathgama before sunrise for Yala National Park. You’ll ride a shared air-conditioned transfer, then spend three hours in a Toyota Hilux safari jeep with an English-speaking driver-guide. Dilan and Kasun B are among the guides used on this trip. Leopards are possible, never guaranteed.

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6.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Leave your south-coast hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then switch to a safari Jeep for a Yala National Park game drive. An English-speaking driver-guide helps spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, birds, and other wildlife. The park fee, about $40, is paid separately.

“De reis naar de safari toe duurde heel lang en de chauffeur reed onveilig. Doordat ze geen snelweg/tolweg pakten, waren we pas om 15.00 uur op de plek waar de jeeps stonden en om 15.30 pas in het Safaripark. Om 17.30 verlieten we het safaripark alweer. Ook de terugweg duurde erg lang. De mensen zeiden dat de safari 3 uur had geduurd maar hiervan hebben wij twee keer een half uur van en naar de drop off plek gereden. De safari zelf was wel leuk maar al met al weinig safari voor veel geld. En op de terugweg reed de chauffeur wederom niet veilig.”

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