We will start the journey from Ella, one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Our driver will come to pick you up from the hotels in and around the Ella/ Bandarawela/ Wellawaya area. Pick up vehicle will be an air-conditioned car or mini van. Pick up times will be (Morning Safari - 3.00 a.m. / Afternoon Safari - if you want to have lunch before the safari select 11.30 a.m. / else 12.00 p.m.) The time will be slightly adjusted depending on the location of your hotel and the locations of other guests' hotels who are going to SHARE the safari with you. The Taxi is on SHARING BASIS. After the start of the journey, you will be transferred to Tissamaharama in 2 hours. You will have the chance to witness the sunrise in the latter part of the journey.

In Tissamaharama, you will get down from the transfer vehicle and get on to the SHARED SAFARI VEHICLE. Your safety and comfort is our top priority, so we use only the rugged Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicle for the safari, specially equipped to navigate the YALA National Park's diverse off-road conditions easily. Safari vehicles consist of 6 individual seats, which gives a 270 degree view to the guest.

This is the first game drive of the day, one of the highlights of the journey. The duration is 2 hours. we are aiming to be in the YALA National Park at dawn. This is one of the best times of the day, which gives you the highest chance of spotting the elusive Sri Lankan leopards, which is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. YALA boasts approximately a hundred individual leopards.

At the end of the first game drive, you will be given a break to refresh yourself at the Patanangala beach inside the YALA National Park facing the Indian Ocean. You can enjoy your breakfast in the break. Breakfast is not included in this tour but you can request it from us with an additional charge. Sri Lankan picnic breakfast with Plain Hopper, Egg Hopper, Rotti, Coconut Sambol, Sini Sambol and Sri Lankan fruits

After the break, you start the 2nd game drive of the day. Duration 1 hour. Marvel at the sight of majestic elephants, graceful spotted deer, and elusive sloth bears, among a plethora of other mesmerizing species. Your knowledgeable driver cum guide will regale you with insights into the behaviors and habitats of YALA's diverse wildlife, enriching your safari experience. With every moment promising an unforgettable encounter, YALA offers a sanctuary where the extraordinary becomes the norm.

After completing the 2nd game drive, you will come out of the YALA National Park and travel to Tissamaharama by the safari vehicle. You will get down from the safari vehicle and get into the transfer vehicle.

2 hours - Transfer from Tissamaharama to the area of Habaraduwa/ Koggala/ Ahangama/ Midigama/ Weligama/ Mirissa/ Kamburugamuwa/ Matara/ Dondra/ Gandara/ Talalla.