The mesmerising and informative Yala Safari is something every visitor or native should experience at least once in their lifetime.
Where to go
A vacation to Sri Lanka is rarely planned without including a safari or two in it and of all the places to go to on the island, the Yala National Park and Yala hotels the likes of Cinnamon Wild Yala attracts the most visitors every year.
Adbar, Tourism Yala National Park, CC BY-SA 3.0
About Yala Safari Park
Being the second biggest national park in Sri Lanka, it is also known as the Ruhuna National park. Spreading over a massive 979 square kilometres, this reserve is home to many endemic animals and birds, and a few endangered ones too.
Schnobby, Asian Paradise Flycatcher in Yala National Park, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Safari
They pride themselves on providing the best tours and safaris on the island and a guide will take you through the jungles as he explains and shares fun facts about every animal or bird you spot. It is a mighty feeling to look at these wild and majestic animals up close, and is an enlightening experience for all those who take upon themselves to attempt the safari.
dronepicr, Elefant im Yala Nationalpark Sri Lanka (29779153790), CC BY 2.0
What to expect
The Sri Lankan leopard and the sloth bear are the most sought-after animals, closely followed by the deer, elephants, and crocodiles.
Thimindu Goonatillake from Denver, USA, Sri Lankan Leopard Cub, CC BY-SA 2.0
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