Yala is the world’s highest-density habitat for the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. The park’s landscape of rocky outcrops, thorny scrub forest, open plains and coastal lagoons supports an astonishing diversity of wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, water buffalo and over 215 species of birds. A jeep safari in Yala is one of the most exhilarating wildlife experiences in Asia – the combination of beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife and the ever-present chance of a leopard sighting creates an atmosphere of breathless anticipation.