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Yala National Park

National park · Katharagama ·

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Sri Lanka Travel Guide (Updated 2025)

"I’d plan a trip through Tissa as the gateway to Yala National Park, which is known for its wildlife — notably elephants and leopards — and expect a half-day tour to cost around 16,900 LKR." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/sri-lanka-trip-planning-guide/

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Safari destination for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds

leopard sightings

elephant sightings

wildlife viewing

safari experience

crocodile sightings

deer sightings

buffalo sightings

bird watching

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Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Gender neutral restroom

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

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Information

Safari destination for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds

leopard sightings

elephant sightings

wildlife viewing

safari experience

crocodile sightings

deer sightings

buffalo sightings

bird watching

Featured in Vogue

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Sri Lanka Get directions

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

Gender neutral restroom

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

Yala National Park by null

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