Sri Lanka National Park entrance fees have been increased with effect from 1st Sep 2022 as per the below schedule in accordance with the Gazette Notification No. 2292/11 Aug 2022 for both local and foreign travelers.

But special discount granted for the travelers who are from SAARC countries ( Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan). As per this revision, latest entrance fees for Yala / Wilpattu / Minneriya Udawalawe will be 14.920 Rupees per person including all taxes. Refer below table for detail update. 

Foreign National Entrance Fees (Day Visit) Category 1 National Parks with effect from 1st Sep 2022 except SAARC Countries in Sri Lankan Rupees including all taxes / VAT / Levies etc

Special Note – These rates are as of 3 Sep 2022 (currency exchange rate as 360 Rupees = 1 USD) and the rate may vary without any prior notices. 

Foreign National Sri Lankan Rupees (Yala (Ruhuna) National Park / Horton Plains National Park / Uda Walawe National Park / Minneriya National Park / Pigeon Island National Park / Wilpattu National Park / Kaudulla National Park / Yala Region VI (Lunugamvehera) National Park and Adam’s Bridge National Park)

1 Person	14,920.00 Rupees
2 Persons	25,080.00 Rupees
3 Persons	35,250.00 Rupees
4 Persons	45,400.00 Rupees
5 Persons	55,550.00 Rupees
6 Persons	65,720.00 Rupees
7 Persons	80,450.00 Rupees
8 Persons	90,610.00 Rupees
9 Persons	100,770.00 Rupees
10 Persons	110,930.00 Rupees

Table 01 

This is for peak period and the off peak rates will be lower by 5 – 10 USD. 

As per the latest Gazette Notification, Sri Lanka National Park entry fee will be based on the tourist season such as peak season or high season and the off peak or lower season.

Rates as per the Gazette Notification Without Tax / Levies / Vehicle entry permit / Local guide ect
Refer Table 01 above for actual entrance fees 

		Peak Season		Off Peak
		Daytime Visit	Overnight Stay	Daytime Visit	Overnight Stay
Foreign	Adult	25 USD	50 USD	20 USD	40 USD
	Child	15 USD	30 USD	10 USD	20 USD
For SAARC Countries	Adult	20 USD	40 USD	15 USD	30 USD
	Child	10 USD	20 USD	8 USD	16 USD

 

Category 1 National Parks – Yala (Ruhuna) National Park / Horton Plains National Park / Uda Walawe National Park / Minneriya National Park / Pigeon Island National Park / Wilpattu National Park / Kaudulla National Park / Yala Region VI (Lunugamvehera) National Park and Adam’s Bridge National Park

Category 2 National Parks - Wasgamuwa, Angammadilla, Maduru Oya, Kumana, Chundikulam, Lahugala, Galoya, Bundala, Galwaysland

Category 3 National parks - Other National Reserves and Sanctuaries which do not fall under Category I and Category II specified above.

Until Aug 2022, most of the Sri Lankan National park entrance fees for foreigner was 15$ + Taxes and same has been increased almost by 75% (15 $ To 25 $) as per the latest  gazette notification. If we compare this with other neighboring countries like India, Bandhawgarh National Park entrance fees is 54 $ per person (Foreign passport) and the Sri Lanka while Sri Lanka latest price is approximately 42 $ per person (As of 3rd Sep 2022) including all taxes. Stake holders in Travel and tourism sector in Sri Lanka are discussing this entrance fees hike on how this affect to the travel trade. Wildlife holidays plays a vital role in Sri Lanka tourism sector for last many years. 

As a tropical island located close to equator, Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations for wildlife photography tours and other wildlife related activities such as camping / night safari / wildlife field research / documentary filming etc. To facilate to these wildlife products, Sri Lanka is rich with 20+ National Park including Yala / Wilpattu / Minneriya / Kaudulla / Udawalawe / Bundala and also marine National Parks such as Hikkaduwa and Pigeon Island Marine National Park Trincomalee. 

Sri Lanka is consist of 92 species of mammals, 440 bird species, 242 butterfly & 117 dragonfly species, 190 reptiles of which 98 species are of snakes, while the remaining are of mainly lizards, crocodiles and turtles. All travel agents in Sri Lanka and / tour guides need be be aware of the increased entry fee of Yala / Wilpattu / Minneriya / Udawalawe latest udatate.  

For tourists, you need to contact your travel agency in Sri Lanka  before plan your wildlife photography tour in Sri Lanka. Wildlife tour operators in Sri Lanka will need to contact Department of Wildlife Conservation for more details on the gazette and the entry fee latest update.