Sri Lanka · SAFARIS IN ELLA
The 15 best safaris in Ella you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Air-conditioned shuttle from Ella to Yala and the south coast, plus a 3-hour Yala jeep safari for wildlife and leopards.
“sasanka very good driver explained all sites and animals was very informative”
Ella to Yala by 4x4 safari, then a direct drop-off to Tangalle, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Hiriketiya, or Galle in 9 hours.
“Great day started early in Ella and was in Mirissa by 1pm. A great safari tour as well with a fun game drive that lasted a good few hours managed to see plenty of wildlife.”
Ella to the south coast with a 3-hour Udawalawe safari, air-conditioned comfort, and door-to-door drops for elephants, crocs, and birds.
“Pathum was an amazing guide and whole experience was truly inspiring and great! I highly recommend:)”
Ella to Yala National Park by air-conditioned vehicle for a sunrise or sunset 4x4 safari, 3 hours of wildlife spotting.
“It was really cool to see a lot of animals. The Dilan guide tried to look for new ones every time and talked about them, it was very interesting.”
Ella to Yala safari in a small 4x4 jeep, chasing leopards and elephants, then a comfy transfer to Mirissa, Galle or Hikkaduwa.
“The trip was amazing, we were able to see many animals including a leopard. Even if we hadn’t, the landscape is so beautiful that it would have been worth it. The guide inside the park was very nice, knowledgeable and did all he could to show us the best of the park. The driver too, was incredibly kind and helpful. Be aware it is quite a long and tiring trip with lots of driving, but that’s exactly what you are buying, so no complaints!”
Transfer from Ella with a safari in Yala and Udawalawe, timed for active wildlife, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in the south.
“Sasanka was perfect guide and driver. We had great time seeingg lots of animals. Great experience. Thank you!”
Private Yala or Udawalawe safari from Ella, Mirissa, or Hiriketiya with guide Dylan, breakfast, snacks, binoculars, and early game drives.
“Dylan was the greatest, the sweetest and most genuine guid in Sri Lanka. He has crazy knowledge and attention to details - in the middle of the explanation he can spot an aligator blending with the floating log in the water from a 100 mRead more”
Tuk-tuk safari from Ella, tea fields hike, picnic lunch, and a Dambatenne Tea Factory tour to learn how Lipton Ceylon black tea is made.
“Excellent experience despite heavy rain. Our guide did a wonderful job working around the cloud cover and rain, to create an interesting and fun tour”
Ella to South Coast transfer plus a Yala National Park safari, with an English guide, wildlife photo stops, and air-conditioned comfort.
“Vishwa was a great guide. That was fantastów experience. Recommend this tour for everyone.”
Ella to Mirissa day trip with a Udawalawe 4x4 elephant safari, homemade breakfast, and smooth drop-off on Sri Lanka’s south coast.
“The car was spacious and the driver was friendly and on time. I loved the safari! We had a great guide. Our safari lasted 3.5 hours because we kept on running into some real interesting moments :)) Really worth it for the price in my opinion. I Read more”
Sleep steps from Yala, then do a golden-hour open-top safari with a tracker. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and budget friendly value.
“this is a great deal for anyone visiting Yala. room was clean and tidy. had hot water and wifi as well so it was great deal since the safari is also included.”
Ride from Ella to the coast with a 3-hour Udawalawa safari, an open Jeep for wildlife, and AC comfort for the transfer to Tangalle or Matara.
“Sara was a very good guide and we got lots of great encounters with wildlife. The transport was on time and very clear instructions. Overall very good value for money”
Safari from Ella to Udawalawe to spot elephants and wildlife, plus Elephant Transit Home baby feeding. Jeep tour with hotel transfers.
“Nous avons passé un bon moment au parc et vu de nombreux animaux : éléphants, buffles, paons, oiseaux, crocodiles… Koshala notre guide était sympathique. Merci!”
Ella to Yala leopard safari, Ravana Falls, Mirissa beach, Galle Fort, and Unawatuna. AC transfer, 4x4 safari, from $29.
“Después de haber hecho varios safaris en Sri Lanka, debo decir que el de Yala me ha resultado un poco decepcionante en relación calidad-precio. Aunque tuvimos la suerte de ver un leopardo, la experiencia se sintió más como una persecución caótica que como una oportunidad para apreciar la fauna en su entorno natural. Estuvimos más de una hora esperando entre jeeps para poder verlo, y cuando finalmente llegó nuestro turno, apenas se distinguía al animal entre las rocas. Entiendo que en un safari no hay garantía de ver animales, ya que están en libertad. No obstante, hubo falta de equilibrio: el recorrido estuvo completamente centrado en encontrar al leopardo, sin…”
Udawalawe safari from Ella with A/C pickup, bottled water, and a 3-hour jeep ride for elephants, birds, and big wildlife.
“Really great safari. The pick up/entering the park was smooth and professional. Our jeep driver was really knowledgeable and respectful of the animals. Would definitely recommend!”
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