We booked Dilshan (Dilly/Dili) for 5 days and thank god we did! We had so much fun from start to finish. His English is as wonderful as our Sinhala is appalling. His knowledge of the culture, geography, history and pride of his country is palpable and an absolute joy. Any request we had re food, detour, etc was accommodated or if not possible, we were told the details as to why not. Very important to appreciate in rainy season! We saw and experienced so much more than if we had tried to do everything independently. Dilshan maximised our time and improved our experience. We’re already itching to come back to Sri Lanka and Dilshan would be the first person we would contact!

We spent 5 days with Dilshan (Dilly/Dili) De Silva, former sniper, part time songwriter and now driver and tour guide. From the first moment Dilshan was warm, friendly and mixed historical and geographical knowledge with charming and engaging anecdotes. No question was too stupid and every option available.His English is excellent, and he is always patient and attentive with a wicked sense of humour.Dilshan took us from Ambalangoda thru Galle to Ella before sharing with us a great little guest house in Kandy. Dilshan was known all over and always had an idea of where to go even when conditions threw us a last minute curve ball.Dilshan drove us safely in his Toyota Corolla which was always clean and comfortable for the three of us in air conditioned comfort.

Amazing! Lucky enough to see elephants, a leopard, cobra, python, crocodile and buffaloes. Fantastic tour and highly recommend.

We had the best time with Chamara. He is a really down-to-earth dude who was funny and knowledgeable about the reserve's wildlife (his English was perfect too). He pointed out animals we would have never seen otherwise. At one point, we had 2 families of elephants all to ourselves bathing in the mud and drinking water (one baby fake charged us & did the trumpet noise). Be sure to ask him about male elephants during mating season- he has some stories! He brought sandwiches for our mid-day lunch that were surprisingly delicious. Near the end of the tour, he saw what was likely a leopard in the distance walking along the road before it turned away into the bush. They're a very rare sight, so we spent a good amount of time trying to track it to no avail (it was still very exciting and fun). Overall, the experience alone was 100% worth flying across the planet for, but Chamara made it even better. If you can choose your guide, choose Chamara.

Malith is the Best Agent for Yala Safari. We saw so many animals during the Safari. We felt very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the Safari. We were the first ones to enter the park and also the first jeep to see leopard. Amazing!! Must visit spot. Definitely revisiting with same agency in the future.

This was such a magical experience for our whole family! To see elephants at sunset was one of the highlights of our entire trip. The guide and driver were both really experienced and answered all the questions we had about birds, wildlife and of course, elephants!My daughter kept a tally and we saw 30 elephants in 6 or 8 distinct groups. In addition to elephants, we saw numerous green bee eaters, kingfishers, storks, egrets, hawks and eagles. We watched as a crocodile caught fish and an eagle ate lizards from a tree. There were mongoose, hares and tons of adorable monkeys.We learned a lot about how old the elephants are and about their lives, as well as understanding more about how climate change is affecting their water supply and population.

We went on a morning Safari in August, starting at 6am - 9am. Our hotel booked a safari visit for us which cost $150 - which we later found out was very steep! In the park we saw lots of animals including deer, buffalo, wild boar, crocodiles, stalks and a few elephants (though only from quite far away). Our favourite moment was sitting at the lake watching the birds and crocodiles searching for and eating fish. Unfortunately we did not see a leopard and it was difficult to understand our guide as he didn’t speak clear English. We did three safaris in Sri Lanka (Kaudulla and Udawalawe too) and this was our least favourite though we may have just been unlucky! If you’re deciding between morning or afternoon, go in the afternoon!

1 / 1It was a unique experience during your visit to Yala last week. The drought conditions might have indeed influenced the behavior of the animals and the overall environment. Drought can impact the availability of water sources, which in turn affects the movement and behavior of wildlife. Animals often congregate around limited water sources during such times, so it's possible that you observed fewer animals than usual due to the water scarcity.The presence of a lot of dust could also be attributed to the dry conditions caused by the drought. Reduced vegetation and lack of rainfall can lead to dry and dusty environments, especially in areas like Yala that are prone to seasonal droughts.Despite the challenges posed by the drought, experiences like these offer a unique perspective on how ecosystems and wildlife adapt to changing conditions. It's a reminder of the delicate balance in nature and how various factors, including climate patterns, can impact the lives of animals and the environment as a whole.

I booked a private safari for 12 people as part of a company gathering with a team of different nationalities and ages.Ashan was very responsive throughout the easy booking process and made my life much easier!The team really enjoyed the tour and loved seeing the elephants but all of the different animals they wouldn't have spotted on their own.Great experience all round

A 7 hour tour pre booked.We were very lucky to see the animals. Leopards , elephants , sloth bear, monkey , deers, water buffalo , wart hogs and many many birds.Our driver was amazing - sorry for the name error but “nalaka” or similar was very knowledgeable and warned of us some high speed driving to get to the animal.There are previous reviews of a mad rush of vehicles but we went in low season so yes there was times were 10+ jeeps in the same place but that is we’re the animals were so what we expected.Not everyone sees all these things we did so we were very pleased.Please be aware that booking through this company only confirms the guide and not entrance to the park, this could be a little difficult if you don’t take any money - approx 23500 rupees.A fantastic experience.Thank you yala wild.James and Kate.

We had Suma and Rumesh with us for our full day safari and it was amazing! They were so nice and helpful. They took us to the secluded spots where the leopards were. We saw a sloth bear, leopards, elephants, and much more!! The lunch we had was amazing! Very very good experience. I highly recommend them!

Thanks guys for amazing safari, this guys make amazing work! I was impressed by the guide! Him shows everything what we can see and explain! From animals to world history! If you want to get much information about Sri Lanka choice those guys !