Yala National Park

Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's most visited wildlife sanctuary and one of the best places in the world to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopard in its natural habitat. Covering over 1,200 square kilometres of dry scrub forest, grasslands, and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, the park is home to the world's highest density of leopards as well as elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, peacocks, and hundreds of bird species. Dawn and dusk jeep safaris through the park's five blocks deliver extraordinary encounters with wildlife against dramatic backdrops of ancient ruins and coastal sunsets. A safari in Yala is the undisputed highlight of any Sri Lanka adventure.