Our Yala Safari Experience

The Morning Adventure Begins

We joined a shared morning safari with a cool group of three other travelers, making it a fun and relaxed vibe right from the start. After our 4:30 AM pickup, we headed straight toward the Yala National Park ticket office, where our driver took care of everything while we waited in the jeep.

By the time we reached the main entrance gate, it was still closed—but we were among the first jeeps in line, which gave us a head start for wildlife sightings.

As the sun began to rise, casting a golden glow over the landscape, the gates opened right at 6:00 AM, and we entered the park at dawn—the best time to spot animals just as they become active. The excitement was real as we rolled in, ready to explore the wild heart of Yala.