Yala National Park Holidays
Yala National Park holidaysin Sri Lanka
Yala National Park, located in Sri Lanka's dry zone on the south east and hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and became a national park in 1938. The park is divided into five sectors, of which two are currently open to visitors on guided 4x4 jeep safaris which give the opportunity to view wildlife. Yala's terrain is very diverse ranging from dense jungle to grasslands, lakes, wetlands, flat plains, rocky outcrops and sandy beaches (although these are not recommended for swimming).
Why Visit Yala National Park?
- Chance to see leopards
- Epic experience
- Untamed world of wildlife
- Varied beautiful terrain
- Choice of accommodation
- Game drives
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Yala National Park Travel Guide
Best time to go
Yala is best from February-July when water levels are low, bringing animals into the open. The park closes annually for about six weeks during Sep-Oct (please ask for exact dates). Block 5 of the Park stays open however is 1½ hours drive from our hotels. All hotels stay open year-round. Temperatures hover around 29ºC all year with most rainfall in November-January. Top Tip - avoid weekends!
Visas
A visa may be required. Please ask for details.
Travel Information
Driving time to Yala is about 2 hours from Tangalle, 2½ hours from Galle, 3 hours from Ella, or 5 hours from Nuwara Eliya. Colombo airport is 4½ hours drive, however it is not advisable to visit Yala from an international arrival or departure.
Local currency
Sri Lankan rupee. Travellers cheques are not accepted.
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