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Duration: 6 Hours inside the Park (6:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Pick-up Time: 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM (Complimentary for Katagamuwa & Kataragama areas)
Pacing: 100% Guest-Paced & Unhurried
Price: Starting from $50 Per Person
Experience Yala’s iconic Block 1 without the chaotic convoy rush. Our signature morning safari enters through the quieter Katagamuwa Entrance—the park’s tranquil secondary gate—allowing us to bypass the heavy main-gate traffic and explore peaceful, uncrowded tracks right from sunrise.
With our strict Single-Session Exclusivity, your safari is entirely private. Led by your dedicated local naturalist, this 6-hour morning drive focuses on patient tracking, quiet observation, and rich ecosystem discovery. Whether lingering by a misty lagoon watching raptors hunt, decoding fresh leopard pugmarks along sandy tracks, or enjoying a serene bush breakfast under the dry-zone canopy, the drive moves entirely at your pace.
| Group Size | Rate Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $120 |
| 2 Persons | $70 |
| 3 Persons | $65 |
| 4 Persons | $55 |
| 5 Persons | $50 |
Included and Excluded
- Exclusive private jeep (100% private drive)
- Expert naturalist guide
- Slow-paced, off-the-beaten-track routes(from Secondary Entrace of block1)
- Chilled bottled water, Picknic Breakfast,soft drinks, and Snacks
- 2 pairs of professional binoculars
- Custom Yala Field Decks
- National Park Entry & Service Fees
- Guide & Driver Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Purchases
Key Highlights
- Tranquil Katagamuwa Entry: Start your morning on quieter northern tracks and buffer zones, away from the main Block 1 jeep rush.
- 100% Private & Unhurried: Strictly one booking per session total—no shared seats, no competing agendas, and complete freedom to linger at sightings.
- Naturalist-Led Tracking: Learn to read forest signs, decode jungle alarm calls, and identify dry-zone species using our custom onboard field decks.
- Breakfast: Enjoy fresh breakfast, chilled soft drinks, bottled water, and light snacks
- Door-to-Door Convenience: Free pick-up and drop-off in the Katagamuwa and Kataragama areas (transfers from Tissamaharama or Yala main gate available at a reasonable add-on rate).
Frequently Asked & Question
We accept strictly one booking total per session across our entire business. Our naturalist guide, jeep, and entire focus belong 100% exclusively to your private party. You never share seats.
Katagamuwa is Yala’s quieter secondary gate. Entering here lets us bypass the heavy morning queues at the main gate and access tranquil, uncrowded tracks immediately.
Wildlife in Yala is entirely wild and free-roaming, so we strictly never guarantee specific animal sightings. Instead of making false promises or chasing radio calls in crowded jeep convoys, our slow safari approach uses expert tracking—reading fresh pugmarks, watching forest signs, and listening for alarm calls. This patient method maximizes your chances of natural encounters while ensuring a peaceful, authentic wilderness experience regardless of what nature reveals.
No. Our prices cover your private jeep charter, expert naturalist guide, field gear, breakfast, drinks, and local hotel pick-up. Official park entrance tickets and service fees are paid separately at the gate.
Free pick-up and drop-off are included for hotels in the Katagamuwa and Kataragama areas (pick-up between 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM). Transfers from Tissamaharama or Yala Main Gate can be arranged for a small add-on fee.
Yes! Since your drive is 100% private, we adapt the pace entirely for your family and offer interactive "Junior Ranger" spotting challenges for kids.
Because we accept strictly one private booking per drive, slots fill up fast. Booking early secures the entire morning or afternoon session for your date.
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