The 4 Wildlife Safaris in Hambantota to Build a Trip Around

1.Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $57Our pick

Review of the Hambantota to Udawalawe safari and Elephant Transit Home tour, with wildlife tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“Had the best day in Hambantota. Our guide Madu made sure we received the best experience and we got back to the ship in plenty of time. We managed to see lots of elephants in the park and enjoyed the elephants feeding time at the orphanage.”

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2.7 hour & 12 hour Leopard Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 7 - 13 hours · from $18Best value

Review of Yala’s 7 to 12 hour leopard safari, with jeep details, wildlife odds, meals, costs, tips, and honest advice before booking.

“Really nice day. The guide was super nice, and we could see a lot of different animals. Even a leopard! If you book all day safari, they offer breakfast and lunch. Recommend this tour. It was amazing.”

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3.From Hikkaduwa/Mirissa/Galle/Tangalle – Yala Leopard Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Review of the Yala leopard safari from Sri Lanka’s south coast, including wildlife, transport, costs, guides, timing, and practical booking advice.

“The park was fantastic and we got to see a leopard which was areal bonus”

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4.Yala National Park Wildlife Safari in a 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Review of Yala safari from Hambantota: wildlife, costs, guides, pickup details, leopard odds, and practical advice before you book.

“The morning ran smoothly, we saw heaps of animals, no leopards, but lot of elephants and crocodiles. The whole family enjoyed the experience and our tour guide Mattu was terrific”

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