Set off at dawn on a private jeep safari through Yala National Park, renowned for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world. With an experienced tracker and driver, explore scrub jungle, rocky outcrops, lagoons and coastal plains in search of leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and water buffalo. Yala is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with peacocks, eagles and colourful migratory species. Choose a half-day safari for the best morning light, or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch for deeper, more rewarding exploration of this wilderness.