Just visited Yala National Park - and it definitely is a MUST VISIT place! It's beautiful, it's convenient and its cost effective. A full day safari for 12 hours for one person cost me only INR 9000!
The leopards are like tigers there - confident, in their own territory, rulers of the place. And they are all around!
I recommend Mevan very highly for the trip. Especially if you are keen wildlifers and prefer to be the first in and last out of the Park.
Any specific queries do ask directly. General info:
It is not raining in Yala.
June-July are good leopard months.
A spotted dear call is perfect in Yala.
Female leopards hunt down big Sambhar deers
Even in a non birding month the park was full of action moments with multiple species.
Try to avoid going on weekends if you can.
If you have time and resources Yala is best combined with Wilapattu and Sinharaja forest.
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka
The Park has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. Black-necked stork and lesser adjutant are rare birds that can be seen in the park as well.
The Park has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. Black-necked stork and lesser adjutant are rare birds that can be seen in the park as well.
Mohit Srinivasan Excellent information, I used to think Yala is a premium park. Can you please share contact details?
D P Paul Good initiative for sharing information.
D P Paul Contact person at Yala
Shabnam Siddiqui The best person to connect with is Mevan Piyasena (Mobile: +94779951116) for stay and safari bookings. And connect with Koshala (+94772330405) for Colombo - Yala - Colombo tran
Shabnam Siddiqui The best person to connect with is Mevan Piyasena (Mobile: +94779951116) for stay and safari bookings. And connect with Koshala (+94772330405) for Colombo - Yala - Colombo transfer. He has better rates. When you book with Mevan ask for separate rates for stay, for safari, etc. depending on number of people in the trip.
Shabnam Siddiqui When i mentioned full day safari for one person I meant having the full vehicle to myself! Always helps :)
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