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Yala National Park

South Coast & Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Yala National Park, situated in the south eastern corner of the island, is home to on — hero photograph

Yala National Park, situated in the south eastern corner of the island, is home to one of the greatest variety of Sri Lankan wildlife and is arguably Sri Lanka's most famous national park.

Made up of seven different 'blocks', most visitors spend their time in block 1 or 5 depending on where their accommodation is located. Its varying habitats, consisting of scrub plains, jungles, rocky outcrops, fresh water lakes, rivers and beaches, provides home to many animals including sloth bear, elephants, buffalo, monkeys, deer, crocodiles and of-course the Sri Lankan leopard.

During high season the park can become very popular, so for those passionate about wildlife, it's perhaps worth visiting during quieter off-season months when there are fewer jeeps in side the park.

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Private experiences in Yala National Park

Yala Jeep Safari — experience photograph
Yala Jeep Safari
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Featured hotels in Yala National Park

The Warden’s House — hotel photograph
The Warden’s House
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Wild Culture Yala — hotel photograph
Wild Culture Yala
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Koragaha Lodge — hotel photograph
Koragaha Lodge
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Uga Chena Huts — hotel photograph
Uga Chena Huts
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Wild — hotel photograph
Cinnamon Wild
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Leopard Safaris — hotel photograph
Leopard Safaris
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Wild Safaris — hotel photograph
Ceylon Wild Safaris
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Leopard Trails Yala — hotel photograph
Leopard Trails Yala
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Wild Coast Tented Lodge — hotel photograph
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
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