Part closure from September 14 to October 15

Yala Blocks 1 & 2 will close from September 14 to October 15, 2026; Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 6 remain open. As drought and heat stress take their toll on wildlife, and the land itself, this pause is an act of stewardship — giving Yala room to breathe, recover and endure. Protecting a national treasure sometimes means knowing when to step back. Nothing would make us happier than to see our glorious park fully open again. When that happens, however, rests largely with the weather — and for now, Yala must be given the time nature asks of us.