Having the right contact information will help you get ready for your safari at Yala National Park. You can get in touch with park officials to ask about tickets, closures, rules, and how to plan a safari. Here’s a reliable list of people to contact at Yala NP offices and other related authorities.
1. The Department of Wildlife Conservation is in charge.
The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is in charge of Yala and all of Sri Lanka’s national parks. You should get in touch with them to get official permits and news.
Head Office – Wildlife Department 📍 Address: 811A, Jayanthipura, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka ☎️ Phone: +94 11 2 888 585 Email: dg@dwc.gov.lk (yalasrilanka.lk)
This is the main wildlife authority, not the office at the park entrance gate. This is the main contact for questions about official status and rules. (yalasrilanka.lk)
2. Official contact for Yala National Park (help with tours)
There are a number of official or semi-official places near Yala where you can get help with safaris and other visitors. These can help with reservations, general questions, and logistics, but they are not the NP office that makes rules.
General Yala Park Contact (tourist info) 📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +94 77 946 3517 Email: info@yalanationalparks.com Location: Location: Molakepupathana, Tissamaharama (near the park) (yalanationalparks.com)
3. Contact Information for Yala National Park Visitors
For problems with the park or reports of bad behavior by visitors:
📞 Call: +94 770 466 794
Email: info@yalasrilanka.lk (yalasrilanka.lk)
4. Local Safari and Help Contacts (Tour Help)
If you need help planning a safari or getting local advice, these are tour operator contacts near Yala. They aren’t official park offices, but they can often help with last-minute questions.
• Yala Odyssey Tours
📍 25 Acre, Magama, Tissamaharama
📞 +94 77 177 4117 / +94 76 872 2581
📧 info@yalaodysseytours.com (Yala Odyssey Tours)
or
• Yala National Park Safari (local service)
📍 Debarawewa, Tissamaharama
📞 +94 77 946 3517
📧 info@yalanationalparks.com (yalanationalparks.com)
or
• Menaka Yala Safari 📍 No 39/1, Sandungama, Tissamaharama 📞 +94 77 961 8415 📧 There are many email addresses on the website (yala-safari.com)
Tip: These operator contacts can help you book safaris, arrange transportation, and get quick local advice. They are not real DWC authority offices.
