Yala National park safari, srilanka
Sri Lanka is one of the hottest destination not only in South Asia but also in the world. It is a favourite destination among many and is more prominent because of its tropical climate conditions and natural settings. There is so much that you can do in this beautiful island that it is no wonder that it has become one of the best islands to visit in the world.
From hiking to going on safari you can make a choice that seem the most suitable to you and your family. When it comes to safaris, Yala safari is the most popular safari in Sri Lanka. You can expect to see a wide variety of animals during your Yala national park safari . These animals range from elephants to deer and many more. The catch of the Yala safari is the leopard which is why many people prefer this safari above the rest. These predators are indeed beauties to be seen and you should experience this when you travel to Sri Lanka.
Yala safari is not the only thing you get to experience when travelling in this area. There are also many other national parks in the vicinity and you could experience wildlife and nature in a very different way when you go on these safaris.
The Udawalawe National Park is also one popular national park in Sri Lanka. It is extremely famed for its elephants. These elephants gathering in the Udawalawe National Park is an amazing sight to witness and you should get this experience if you happen to travel in Sri Lanka. You can find a variety of flora and fauna and a variety of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles and fish in Udawalawe National Park. The Udawalawe National Park is situated approximately 75 km from Yala National Park.
Bundala National Park is also located near Yala and is another must visit park during your Yala Safari Tour. This national park is mostly famed for migration of large flocks of flamingoes. Bundala National Park also has a wide variety of flora, fauna, animals and a wide variety of birds including flamingoes, water fowls, large water birds, Asian elephants, leopards, spotted deer, and wild boar etc. The Bundala National Park is situated approximately 51 km from Yala National Park.
Your Yala national park safari need not be limited to visiting only the Yala National Park. Instead you can extend your stay and drop into Udawalawe National Park and Bundala National Park which are also located close to the Yala National Park.
The Yala National Park can be accessed in many ways. The park has 5 sectors (blocks) which are open to the public.
Block 1 has 2 gates. One is at Palatupana which can be accessed via Tissamaharama and the other is at Katagamuwa which can be accessed via Kataragama.
Block 2 can be accessed via the same gates as Block 1. Blocks 1 & 2 remain the most visited.
Block 3, 4 & 5 can be accessed from the Galge entrance on the Buttala-Kataragama Road. These blocks are usually accessed by visitors who want to avoid the congestion at the other entrances.
The Palatupana entrance is the most congested entrance due to the popularity of Block 1. The rest of the gates and sectors were open to the public recently.
Don’t forget to pack up your sun hats and water bottles when going on your Yala safari. This is a common thing to keep in mind and adhere to whenever you travel around Sri Lanka. It is a tropical country and you need to keep this mind. Yala National Park mostly consists of dry weather and the scorching sun is something you would have to face when going on your safari tour. However you will be absolutely fine if you keep yourself well hydrated by drinking water and keep yourself protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun by wearing a hat.
Follow the guide during your Yala safari tour as he would be most knowledgeable about the animals and also about the safari in general. You can ask any questions you have from him with regard to the safari and the animals you spot during the safari. He will surely be able to give you some valuable information on this regard.
Make sure to book your tour well in advanc
