Wonderful Yala National park
The perfect time to explore this natural reserve would be
during the break of dawn and dusk, as it is during this time that leopards and
sloth bears emerge out of the shady jungle and roam about. Yala national park
has obtained much publicity by the efforts of National Geographic and Discovery
TV channels that focussed on Yala for its leopard research/conservation and
identification project.
When you check-in at the hotel in the early afternoon, take
to the park on an evening safari around 3:00PM, before you wind down for the
day back at the hotel. Many also take a Safari at the crack of dawn and return
to the Hotel around 10:00AM and hit the pool to cool off. The park closes at
6:00PM. Nevertheless, the wildlife is all around and around 7:00PM you can
choose a night safari in the buffer zone which has not entrance ticket
involved.
Yala is also a great place for bird watchers. The water
holes and tanks are a bird-watcher’s paradise. You will have a very high chance
to see the world famous peacock dance.
For wild life lovers, Yala is a must see place in Sri Lanka!
This is not 5 star luxury with the usual frills, but not uncomfortable even for
those who do not wish to put up with the rigors of nature.
YALA SAFARI
Half Day Safari Yala
Wildlife Park
The Half day safari tour is around 3 to 4 hours, Either
early morning or in the afternoon depending on the time availability that you
have with the rest of your travel itinerary. It can take even longer if you
have been lucky enough to see more animal activities to spend more time in the
park.
Fullday Safari Programme
of Yala Wildlife Park
Full day jeep safaris or to split your day into morning and
afternoon drives. Your best chance to see a leopard is generally early in the
morning and then again at dusk. You can stay until just after dark inside the
park, thus maximising your chances of a leopard encounter. The male leopards in
Yala are very confident and are often seen walking the tracks during the day.
Young males in particular seem to have no fear of the jeep, which can lead to
some excellent photographic opportunities. There are similarities between Yala
and the best National Parks in India for photographing tigers, in both cases
the big cats have become habitualised to the jeeps thus enabling us to enjoy a
privileged view of these magnificent animals.
Leopard Trails Safari of
Yala Wildlife Park
The cat’s purr can be heard from a distance and is so
soporific. The male leopard in Yala is very confident and is often seen walking
the tracks during the day. Young males in particular seem to have no fear of
the jeeps, which can lead to some excellent photographic opportunities. They
love to bask in the sun at the top of 30ft rocks and it’s breathtaking.
