Cost & Safaris

As mentioned above, there are 3 types of safaris you can choose from in Yala National Park:

Morning: starts at 4:30am, ends at 12:00pm. Cost 55 USD per person for a 6pax shared jeep with breakfast, VAT, water, and the entrance ticket.

Afternoon: starts at 1:30am, ends at 6:00pm. Cost 83 USD per person or 140 USD for two for a private jeep with snacks, VAT, water, and the entrance ticket. Afternoon safaris are less crowded and where we book it wasn’t possible to have a shared jeep.

Full day: starts at 4:30am, ends at 6:00pm. Cost 75 USD per person for a 6pax shared jeep with breakfast, lunch, VAT, water, and the entrance ticket.

We personally booked our morning safari through our accommodation in Tissamaharama (Tissa), which made everything smooth and easy. Most guesthouses in the area can help organize your tour, but you can also book it online if you prefer an option with international reviews.