Yala National Park is a park and gardens in Yala National Park Block 1. It ranks among Yala's most visited sights, and for good reason - most itineraries include it on day one.
What It Is
You'll ride in open-air jeeps along dusty tracks scanning grasslands and forest edges for movement. Guides communicate by radio about leopard sightings, creating moments of excitement as vehicles converge on spotted cats lounging in trees or prowling near waterholes.
Why Visit
Best place in the world to spot leopards in their natural habitat. That puts it near the top of any Yala visit, and it deserves the spot. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.
More on Yala
It is in the Yala National Park Block 1 part of Yala. It is one entry in our list of things to do in Yala.
We plan trips to Yala and the rest of Sri Lanka. Tell us your dates and we will put a route together. Our routes are on the tours page.