Photographic Safari

Built around the shot

A Vehicle Built for Photographers, Not Just Passengers

Private, exclusive photographic experiences with a dedicated vehicle, bean bag support and an experienced, appropriately licensed safari professional. Maximum four guests per vehicle — we recommend one to three photographers for the most comfortable working space.

  • Dedicated photographic safari vehicle, exclusively for your group
  • Up to 3 bean bags for improved camera support and positioning
  • Experienced, appropriately licensed safari professional
  • National park entrance fees & applicable taxes
  • Pickup and drop-off within designated service areas
  • Complimentary water, cookies, binoculars (subject to availability)
  • Full-day safaris include picnic breakfast & lunch with fruits
  • Half-day breakfast available as an optional US$5 per person

Standard breakfast pack: chicken sandwich, sausage, boiled egg, banana & butter cake — vegetarian available on request.

Photographers with long lenses on a Yala Safari LK vehicle
Our philosophy

Every Reasonable Effort, No Guarantees

Wildlife behaviour, sightings, lighting and photographic opportunities cannot be guaranteed. We make every reasonable effort to provide a productive photography experience while maintaining respectful distances and following all national park regulations.

Single-day photographic safaris

Pricing by Park & Session

Destination Safari Time Price
Yala Block 1 Half Day 5:00–10:00 / 14:00–18:00 US$300
Yala Block 1 Full Day 5:00–18:00 US$475
Yala Block 5 Half Day 5:00–10:00 / 14:00–18:00 US$325
Yala Block 5 Full Day 5:00–18:00 US$525
Bundala Half Day 5:00–10:00 / 14:00–18:00 US$300
Bundala Full Day 5:00–18:00 US$475
Single-day photographic safari pricing

Price shown is per dedicated photographic vehicle, not per person.

Multi-day expeditions

Photographic Safaris Across Two or Three Days

For photographers who want to work multiple habitats and light conditions in one trip. Priced per dedicated photographic vehicle.

Yala Block 1 & Block 5

2 Days

Day 1: Block 1 Full Day
Day 2: Block 5 Full Day

US$950

Both parks' fees, bean bags, driver, pickup/drop-off, meals both days included.

Wild South: Block 1 & Bundala

2 Days

Day 1: Block 1 Full Day
Day 2: Bundala Full Day

US$900

Both parks' fees, bean bags, driver, pickup/drop-off, meals both days included.

Three-Habitat Safari

2 Days

Day 1: Block 1 Full Day
Day 2: Block 5 + Bundala Half Days

US$1,100

Half-day breakfast available at US$5pp. Binoculars subject to availability.

Wild South Photographic Expedition

3 Days — Yala Block 1, Yala Block 5 & Bundala

US$1,400

Per dedicated photographic vehicle. Includes three full-day photographic safaris, all three parks' entrance fees and taxes, dedicated vehicle, up to 3 bean bags, experienced licensed safari professional, pickup/drop-off, complimentary water and cookies, picnic breakfast and lunch each full day, binoculars subject to availability.