Yala Reawakens on October 16!

Yala National Park’s Blocks 1 & 2 are set to reopen on October 16, 2026, following a month-long pause. Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 6 have remained open throughout. As drought and scorching heat tested Yala’s wildlife and landscapes, this pause gave nature something precious — time to breathe, recover and endure. A reminder that protecting a national treasure sometimes means knowing when to step back. Now, as the wilderness prepares to welcome us again, let us return with renewed wonder and respect.
For Yala is more than a place to visit. It is a living world entrusted to our care.