Experience Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destination with this budget Yala safari package, combining a shared jeep safari, comfortable accommodation, and all meals included designed for travellers seeking great value and authentic local experiences.

Your journey begins in Tissamaharama, the main gateway to Yala National Park. Guests will stay at either Go Yala Hostel or Go Yala Farm Villa, depending on the selected option. Both properties are set in peaceful natural surroundings, surrounded by lakes, fruit trees, vegetable farms, and rural greenery, offering a calm and refreshing atmosphere close to Yala.

Go Yala Hostel is ideal for budget travelers and backpackers, offering clean, air-conditioned dorm beds and private budget rooms, Wi-Fi, common areas, and a friendly social vibe.
Go Yala Farm Villa offers a quieter and more comfortable stay with private rooms, lakeside views, and a tranquil farm-style setting perfect for couples or guests seeking extra comfort.

Upon arrival, guests can relax and enjoy a freshly prepared Sri Lankan dinner. Meals are cooked in our eco-friendly open kitchen, using fresh local ingredients, including produce from nearby farms when available. Guests may observe traditional Sri Lankan cooking methods and enjoy authentic rice and curry dishes in a relaxed rural setting.

The highlight of the experience is the Yala National Park safari, operated in a shared open-top jeep with an experienced local driver-guide. Yala is world-famous for its leopard population, and guests may also spot elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, wild boar, and a wide variety of birdlife. Every safari offers a unique wildlife encounter.

Guests can choose from the following safari options:
• Morning Safari (5:00 am – 12:00 pm) with breakfast
• Afternoon Safari (12:00 pm – 6:00 pm) with snacks
• Full-Day Safari (5:00 am – 6:00 pm) with breakfast and lunch

This package includes accommodation, safari experience, and all meals (dinner, breakfast, and/or lunch depending on the selected safari). Guests may stay one night or extend their stay for multiple nights, depending on travel plans.

Transport from Other Cities

Optional transport can be arranged from Ella, Galle, Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle, Hiriketiya, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Udawalawa, and other locations at an additional cost. Please contact us after booking to arrange transfers.

Important Information
• Yala National Park entrance fees are not included and must be paid at the gate (approx. USD 43 / LKR 13,000 per person).
• This is a budget safari operated with a shared jeep.

This experience combines wildlife adventure, peaceful farm-side accommodation, and authentic Sri Lankan meals, making it a great alternative to standard safari-only tours.