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Yala Safari — 5-Star Wilderness Escape
Asia's best safari, from a five-star base on the edge of Yala National Park.
Experience Yala's unspoilt wilderness without giving up any comfort. This escape pairs Sri Lanka's finest national park — the best place in Asia to see a wild leopard — with a five-star full-board resort on its edge, so the early game drives start minutes from your room rather than after a long transfer. Wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes and world-class service, with Emirates flights and private transfers handled end to end.
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Yala is the reason people book Sri Lanka twice. The park’s southern block holds the highest concentration of leopards recorded anywhere, alongside elephant herds, sloth bears and a coastline of lagoons full of birdlife — and unlike most great safari destinations, it is a four-and-a-half hour flight from Dubai rather than a day of connections.
Staying on the park’s edge is what makes the trip work. The drives that matter start before sunrise, and this itinerary puts you close enough that an early start means waking at a civilised hour rather than a brutal one.
Highlights
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park — Asia's best odds of a wild leopard
- Elephant, sloth bear, crocodile and peacock sightings on the same drive
- Hilton Yala Resort 5-star, full board, with a jacuzzi
- All meals included — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Private airport transfers at both ends
- Emirates return flights with 30kg baggage and meals onboard
Good to Know
- PLACEHOLDER — confirm the number of nights and the safari drive schedule.
- Game drives start early; the best sightings are in the first hours after dawn.
- Prices and availability are subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.
What to Bring
- Neutral-coloured clothing for the game drives
- Hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
- Binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens
- Light layer for the early-morning drive
What's Included
- Emirates return air ticket
- Hilton Yala Resort 5-star accommodation, full board, with jacuzzi
- Full-board meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Yala National Park jeep safari
- Five-star premium experiences
- Private airport transfers
Not Included
- Sri Lanka ETA visa fee (we can arrange this for you)
- Travel insurance
- Additional safari drives beyond those listed
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
PLACEHOLDER — confirm the exact number of jeep drives with the client and update this answer.
PLACEHOLDER — Yala has one of the highest leopard densities in the world, and sightings are common on morning drives in the dry season. No guide can promise a sighting, and any who does is overselling it.
PLACEHOLDER — February to July is the driest stretch and the strongest window, when animals gather at the remaining waterholes. The park has an annual closure period, so we check your dates against it before booking.
PLACEHOLDER — most visitors need an ETA, which is straightforward. Send us your passport details and we'll confirm and handle it alongside the booking.
PLACEHOLDER — confirm the resort's and the safari operator's minimum age with the client, then update.
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