Overview
Yala and Wilpattu national parks vacation overview
This private Yala and Wilpattu national parks vacation is made for wildlife lovers: five days, two leopard parks and four game drives. Start in Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s largest national park, where forest opens onto quiet natural lakes, then cross the island to Yala, with its rocky outcrops, lagoons and wild coastline.
It is the shortest of our Yala and Wilpattu national parks holidays, with lodges close to each park gate so you are on safari at first light.
Your 5 day / 4 night safari vacation
Two leopard parks, four game drives
Wilpattu’s lakes and forests, then Yala’s plains and coast.
DAY 01Overnight: Wilpattu
DAY 02Overnight: Wilpattu
DAY 03Overnight: Yala
DAY 04Overnight: Yala
DAY 05No overnight stay
Pickup and return
Start: Bandaranaike International Airport, or your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
Finish: the airport for your flight home, or your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
Share your flight times and we plan the first and last days around them.
Where you will stay
Nights 1–2: near Wilpattu.
Nights 3–4: near Yala (Tissamaharama).
Four nights with breakfast in hotels or safari lodges near the park gates, confirmed in your quote.
Before you book
What is the price for this 5-day vacation?
We send a personalised quote, because the price depends on your lodges, the vehicle and the number of travellers. Your private car or van, driver and four nights’ accommodation with breakfast are included; jeep safaris and park tickets are quoted separately with your itinerary.
How many safaris are included in the plan?
The plan has two drives in each park, an afternoon and the next morning, or a full day if you prefer. Jeeps are quoted with your itinerary.
How long is the drive from Wilpattu to Yala?
It is a long travel day of around seven to eight hours, mostly on the expressway via Colombo, with breaks on the way.
When is the best time to go?
February to July is good for both parks. Parts of Yala usually close for a few weeks around September and October.
Where does the tour start and finish?
It starts and ends at Bandaranaike International Airport, or at your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
See all our Yala and Wilpattu national parks holidays, our Sri Lanka wildlife holidays or single Yala and Wilpattu safaris.
Highlights
- Yala and Wilpattu national parks vacation over 5 days
- Two nights and two jeep drives in Wilpattu
- Two nights and two jeep drives in Yala
- Leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and birds
- Lodges close to each park gate
- Private car or van from Colombo, Negombo or the airport
