Yala Safari Packages & Jeep Rates

Two doors. Same wilderness. Different routes.

For the Colombo weekender who has done Block I at midday and knows better. For the photographer with a 300 mm lens and one week on the island. Every rate is per jeep (up to 6) and includes the driver and an experienced tracker. Foreigner rates include your DWC park entry tickets; local rates cover the safari only, with tickets bought at the gate. Two or more foreigners at the Palatupana gate can book ride share instead, a flat price per person, in the booking engine.

Local

Sri Lankan & resident-visa holders · Block I or IV · jeep, driver and DWC entrance tickets included

Dawn Half-DayLKR 17,503

06:00–10:00 · Block I, Palatupana gate · first light at the waterholes

Dusk Half-DayLKR 17,503

14:00–18:00 · Block I, Palatupana gate · elephants moving to water

Full-DayLKR 34,003

06:00–18:00 · bring your own food · Block I, Block IV or Block V

This rate includes the jeep, driver, and everyone's DWC entrance tickets. Only Block II needs special DWC permission for local visitors and isn't offered as a standard rate.

Foreigner

International visitors · one jeep, up to 6 · cozy jeep, from price

Dawn Half-DayLKR 36,206

06:00–10:00 · Block I or II · first light at the waterholes

Jeep LKR 16,500 + tickets LKR 19,706/person · ride share LKR 7,500/person

Dusk Half-DayLKR 36,206

14:00–18:00 · Block I · elephants moving to water

Jeep LKR 16,500 + tickets LKR 19,706/person · ride share LKR 7,500/person

Full-DayLKR 52,706

06:00–18:00 · breakfast & lunch optional, USD 10 pp · deep runs into Block II

Jeep LKR 33,000 + tickets LKR 19,706/person

From price for 1 adult in a cozy jeep in Block I. DWC entry tickets and all park fees are included. Your exact total, including other zones, is calculated in the booking engine.

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