







Yala is dressed in its greenest glory, revealing a wonderfully different side of the wild!
Seasonal showers breathe new life into the landscape. Tanks fill, vegetation flourishes and resident and migratory birds add colour and excitement to the wilderness. Wildlife sightings take on a different rhythm, with nature offering surprises at every turn.
It's a fascinating time to discover Yala's extraordinary web of life.

This is leopard country, and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side
| Area | 378 sq miles |
| Location | 260km South East of Colombo |
| Entry points | Gate1: Palatupana Gate 2: Katagamuwa |
| Aver.Temp | 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) |
| Climate | Dry most of the year |
| Nearest city | Kataragama |
| Distance to nearest city | 30km - 40 minutes drive |
| Best time to visit | June to September |
| Open hours | 6am to 6pm |
| Coordinates | 6°22'22N 81°31'01E |
| Made a Park in | 1st March 1938 |
| Distance from Kataragama to: | Katagamuwa Entrance: 14Km Palatupana Entrance: 41Km Galge Entrance: 30Km |
| Nearest Hospital: | Debarawewa Government Hospital |
| Head office: | Open from 9am to 6pm |