18 Jan 2024
Yala safari itself was good. Logistics, operator very disappointing. Did not communicate that pickup was OUTSIDE the port, although many many tours were picking up by the ship. Had to wait for a shuttle. Tour specified bottled water would be provided--it was not.
Worst part--driver got totally lost on the way, kept ignoring GPS telling him to make a U turn, then finally got directions from someone on the street. It took an additional hour to get there making us too late to see most of the animals as they were sheltering from the heat.
The safari guides and jeep driver were great--once we got there.
Others with different operators/drivers reported a great safari experience