Yala Full-Day Safari | The Ultimate 12-Hour Wildlife Adventure 2026 updated

For true nature lovers, a full-day safari is the most comprehensive way to experience Yala National Park. This 12-hour journey takes you from sunrise to sunset, allowing you to witness the environment change as the morning mist clears into the bright midday sun and settles into the golden evening. By spending the entire day in the park, you have a much higher probability to see rare leopards and sloth bears, simply because you are covering more ground and staying through multiple active windows. You have the unique chance to explore the vast landscapes of Block 1 or Block 5, observing how the wildlife shifts between the dense forest and the open lagoons throughout the day. While Yala is a massive park and sighting rare animals is always a situation that depends on weather and luck, the full-day expedition gives you the absolute best mathematical chance for success. We provide high-quality 4x4 safari jeeps and professional drivers who are prepared for the long haul. We also offer free of charge pickups from any hotel or stay in Thissamaharama, Kataragama, Palatupana, Kirinda, Yoda Kandiya, and Weerawila. Current 2026 official entrance fees for foreign adults are approximately $42 to $45 USD, entrance fee for foreign child (6-12 years) is around $20 USD and under 6 years child is free (Fee for SAARC Adult is around $40 USD). Our competitive full-day jeep hire ranges from $50 to $110 USD per jeep. Don’t rush your wildlife experience, book a professional full-day safari with us to ensure you see the very best of Yala National Park.

Spend a full 12 hours exploring Yala National Park. From sunrise to sunset, enjoy the changing environment and a higher probability of seeing rare leopards and vast wildlife.