Overview
Experience the incredible wildlife of Sri Lanka with an exciting shore excursion from Hambantota Port to Yala National Park.
Designed for cruise ship passengers visiting Hambantota, this safari adventure offers an opportunity to explore one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destinations while enjoying a memorable day ashore.
Travel from Hambantota Port to Yala National Park, where you will embark on a four-hour jeep safari through the park’s diverse natural landscapes.
Yala is home to Sri Lankan leopards, Asian elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild buffalo, crocodiles, monkeys and numerous bird species. Wildlife sightings vary, making every safari a unique experience.
After your safari, enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant in Tissamaharama before returning to Hambantota Port.
This shore excursion combines wildlife, nature and adventure with transport arrangements designed around your cruise ship’s scheduled port visit.
Itinerary
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Enjoy a four-hour wildlife jeep safari in Yala National Park.
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Discover the natural habitat of the Sri Lankan leopard.
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Look out for elephants, deer, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles and numerous bird species.
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Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including grasslands, forests and waterholes.
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Enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant in Tissamaharama.
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Travel comfortably between Hambantota Port and Yala National Park in an air-conditioned bus or minibus.
Meet your transport representative at the designated pickup location at Hambantota Port.
Board your air-conditioned bus or minibus and begin your journey towards Yala National Park.
Enjoy the scenery of southern Sri Lanka as you travel towards one of the island’s wildlife destinations.
Arrive at Yala National Park and begin your four-hour wildlife safari by jeep.
Explore the park’s natural landscapes while looking out for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer, wild buffalo, crocodiles and native birds.
Your safari offers opportunities to observe wildlife in its natural habitat and capture memorable photographs.
After completing your wildlife adventure, travel to a restaurant in Tissamaharama for a buffet lunch.
Enjoy your meal before beginning the return journey to Hambantota Port.
Travel back to Hambantota Port in your air-conditioned vehicle.
The excursion is planned to return to the port by approximately 3:00 PM, allowing passengers to continue their cruise journey.
Exact timings will be confirmed according to the ship’s schedule, port access arrangements and park conditions.
