Leave the coast behind and journey inland through the wilderness of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamvehera National Park, where misty lakes and distant mountains cradle the wild. Far from the crowded trails of Yala Block 1, this peaceful route reveals nature’s rhythm as leopards roam freely, elephants bathe in still waters, and birds echo across forest.
The adventure begins with pickup from Galle, Mirissa, Dickwella, Tangalle, or any southern coastal town, traveling inland through scenic countryside to Lunugamvehera, where open lakes and forest edges create perfect habitats. Continue into Yala Block 5, with safaris offered at sunrise, morning, and afternoon—each revealing a different mood of the wi...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pickup & drop (from Galle, Mirissa, Dickwella, Tangalle or any other tourist town to Ella)
4x4 Off-road Safari (4.5 hours of pure wilderness)
Local wildlife expert
Bottled water
Signature Wildlife Photo Pack (for Sunrise and Private Safaris Only)
Fresh home made breakfast or Evening snacks
National park entrance fee (approx 9000 - 12000 LKR per head - depending on the group size)
Itinerary
1
Yala National Park (block 05) safari with guide
Discover a quieter side of Yala at Yala Block 5, where forest and open plains blend seamlessly into prime leopard territory. This remote sector offers remarkable wildlife diversity without the chaos of crowded jeep trails. Many travelers consider this the best spot in Sri Lanka for close yet respectful leopard encounters.
2 hours and 30 minutes
2
Lunugamvehera National Park
A natural bridge between Yala and Udawalawe, Lunugamvehera National Park offers a rare mix of forests, scrublands, and lakes teeming with wildlife. Elephants feed by the water, peacocks display in the grasslands, and eagles soar above the tree line — all in a calm, authentic setting far from mass tourism.
2 hours
Galle to Ella Shuttle & Yala Safari Drive with Breakfast
About
Leave the coast behind and journey inland through the wilderness of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamvehera National Park, where misty lakes and distant mountains cradle the wild. Far from the crowded trails of Yala Block 1, this peaceful route reveals nature’s rhythm as leopards roam freely, elephants bathe in still waters, and birds echo across forest.
The adventure begins with pickup from Galle, Mirissa, Dickwella, Tangalle, or any southern coastal town, traveling inland through scenic countryside to Lunugamvehera, where open lakes and forest edges create perfect habitats. Continue into Yala Block 5, with safaris offered at sunrise, morning, and afternoon—each revealing a different mood of the wi...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pickup & drop (from Galle, Mirissa, Dickwella, Tangalle or any other tourist town to Ella)
4x4 Off-road Safari (4.5 hours of pure wilderness)
Local wildlife expert
Bottled water
Signature Wildlife Photo Pack (for Sunrise and Private Safaris Only)
Fresh home made breakfast or Evening snacks
National park entrance fee (approx 9000 - 12000 LKR per head - depending on the group size)
