Sri Lanka route guide · Safari, east coast and north
Mirissa to Yala is a short and easy drive along the south coast. Many travellers leave at 3am for a dawn safari and come back to the beach the same day.
The coast road runs east through Matara, Dikwella and Tangalle, then via Hambantota to Tissamaharama. Part of the trip can use the expressway extension.
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Yes. Leave at about 3am for the morning safari and you will be back in Mirissa by early afternoon.
About 110 km, which takes 2 to 2.5 hours.
