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Basecamp - Yala features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa. 22 km from Tissa Wewa and 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, the property provides a garden and a bar. The campground has family rooms.

We loved the entire experience of being looked after by the owner Nilantha and Elizabeth and all the staff in such a lovely way but also being in such a simple and authentic environment. The dinner under the stars was standout. The food was great. The great conversations were so wonderful. The whole day safari was something we will always remember. So much care and passion from Nilantha and our driver. We absolutely loved it.

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Situated 15 km from Situlpawwa, Yala Wild House offers BBQ facilities, and accommodation in the wild with a patio and free WiFi.

There is a seating and a dining area in all units.

The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or Asian options.

Perfect location, right near the entrance to Yala National Park for safaris. So much birdlife in the area when you’re sitting and hanging out in the garden - it feels like you’re in in the jungle. Priyantha and his team went out of their way to look after us and create a beautiful environment for our short stay. The Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner were both delicious and ample sized!

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9.1
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Leopard Yala Luxury Camping offers accommodation in Kataragama. Tissamaharama is 16 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured .

Leopard Yala Luxury Camping also includes a barbecue. Guests can enjoy Sri Lankan delicacies at the on-site restaurant.

Camp leopard gave us the ultimate experience! Great accommodation and a beautiful garden were we had dinner every night next to the camp fire. The full day safari is a must! We saw so much wild life, including a leopard and a bear and at lunch time we had a perfect spot at the river for a picnic and a swim. The host, Marc, went above and beyond to give us the best experience in Yala. He is fun and very knowledgeable about literally every animal and bird in the park. The next day we did a half safari and for the afternoon Marc had organized a safari in Udawalale (with the elephants) with their female ranger Chathu. She is wonderful, fun and knowledgeable and we had such a great time. We will definitely come back next year!

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9.4
Superb
94 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Situated in Yala, less than 1 km from Situlpawwa, Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

There is a seating and a dining area in all units.

Kulu Safaris is a completely exceptional place to stay in every way and it was the highlight of our holiday in Sri Lanka. The staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. Our guide, Jeana, was very knowledgeable about Sri Lankan wildlife and a lovely person, we learnt a lot from talking to her on our safaris. We also went kayaking on the lake which was beautiful. The tents are so comfortable to stay in and it's a very peaceful location, surrounded by nature. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and we were served our meals in different locations around the site, which was beautiful and very romantic. It is expensive, but the safari and other activities is included, as well as all food and drink, and so I think it is definitely worth the money, particularly as Kulu is very eco-conscious and ensures minimal disruption to the wildlife. Overall, I couldn't recommend staying at Kulu more highly, and I hope to go back one day.

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£412
per night

Nestled amidst forest and lake bordering the national park and close to the quieter Katagamuwa gate, Leopard Trails tented camp allows guests to experience the wilderness in comfortable air conditioned deluxe tents or in larger suites with plunge pools. Expert naturalists lead shared game drives, nature walks, give an introduction to stargazing, and also host guests for drinks around the campfire, before dining by candlelight!

beyond amazing glamping experience. a guide and a keep dedicated to us

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8.7
Fabulous
107 reviews
Price from
£272
per night

Barbecue dinner is provided around a campfire. Free WiFi is available in the public areas of the property.

Family tents are provided based on requirement. All tents are fitted with comfortable beds, mattresses and pillows. Free drinking water will be provided. All bathrooms are equipped with a Hot & Cold shower.

- The staff were superb! - The tent was comfortable and in good size! - the morning ginger biscuits were nice!

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8.3
Very good
194 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team- Level 1 Safe & Secure provides tented accommodations in a wilderness setting at the border of Yala National Park, the 2nd largest national park in Sri Lanka. Barbecue dinners are served around a campfire in a magical setting. Free WiFi is available in the public areas of the property.

The staff was EXCELLENT! Our tent far exceeded our dreams, and the team takes the best care of you!

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8.3
Very good
250 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Only 3 kilometers away from Yala, our adventure spot is nestled in the heart of the forest. Follow the soft glow of lantern light to our inviting bonfire, where you'll be surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the wilderness. Relax and unwind in nature's tranquil embrace, where every moment promises serenity and adventure. Welcome to your perfect escape into the beauty of the outdoors.

Rivosen Camp Yala Safari was awesome! Manjula and Buddika smile’s were very contagious, always making sure we had everything we needed. They have few meal package options, and I highly recommend selecting one, because Buddika cooked multiple Sri Lankan dishes (vegetarian options available) for us and each of them were absolutely delicious. The camp is situated at the border of Yala National Park, therefore during our stay, we saw different wildlife crossing the campground. The location was also very convenient as it is only 15 minutes from the entrance gate of the park. Manjula kindly helped us to organize a Safari tour for the following morning. During our fresh up shower, we had many eyes watching us, as cute frogs and friendly geckos were co-habituating the bathroom. The bed was very comfy and the hotel-like linen were as white as we ever seen in Sri Lanka so far. This place was the perfect little nature retreat, and we loved everything about it. We were spoiled with delicious food, kindness from the owners and an amazing wildlife experience. Manjula and Buddika will do everything to make you happy.

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8.6
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

With sea views, Back of Beyond - Dune Camp Yala is located in Yala and has a restaurant and room service. Free WiFi is provided.

The daily breakfast offers à la carte and American options. The luxury tent offers a barbecue.

Staff were very kind. Outstanding location: a wild beach with no one around.

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7.5
Good
13 reviews
Price from
£293
per night

Yala Villa is conveniently placed just a 15-minute drive to the popular Yala National Park. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service or simply unwind by the outdoor swimming pool.

Beautifully decorated in hues of blue, guestrooms at Yala Villa are cooled with a fan and fitted with clean linen sheets. Bathroom facilities are either en suite or shared and include hot-water showers.

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9.3
Superb
3 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

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  • Basecamp - Yala
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Basecamp - Yala features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa. 22 km from Tissa Wewa and 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, the property provides...

    De hele lieve medewerkers, niets was te veel. Aanwezig maar niet te veel, zeer respectvol

  • Yala Wild House
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 55 reviews

    Situated 15 km from Situlpawwa, Yala Wild House offers BBQ facilities, and accommodation in the wild with a patio and free WiFi. There is a seating and a dining area in all units.

    Qickly organized safari, location inside a jungle, helpful owner

  • Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in Yala, less than 1 km from Situlpawwa, Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

  • Leopard Trails Yala
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 107 reviews

    Nestled amidst forest and lake bordering the national park and close to the quieter Katagamuwa gate, Leopard Trails tented camp allows guests to experience the wilderness in comfortable air...

    Beautiful location. Excellent facilities and food and service.

  • Big Game - Yala by Eco Team
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 194 reviews

    Big Game - Yala by Eco Team is located on the edge of Yala National Parks, a 20-minute drive from the Katagamuwa park entrance.

    The whole experience of being a safari plus camping

  • Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 250 reviews

    Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team- Level 1 Safe & Secure provides tented accommodations in a wilderness setting at the border of Yala National Park, the 2nd largest national park in Sri Lanka.

    The staff was very helpful and provided all the facilities we required.

  • Rivosen Camp Yala Safari
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8 reviews

    Only 3 kilometers away from Yala, our adventure spot is nestled in the heart of the forest.

  • Breakfast options

    Situated within 18 km of Tissa Wewa and 38 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary in Yala, Eagle Eye Yala features accommodation with seating area.

Travelling by car? These campsites in Yala offer free parking!

  • Yala Heights Inn

    Offering a terrace and lake view, Yala Heights Inn is set in Yala, 16 km from Situlpawwa and 41 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

  • Yala Tree House Safari

    Offering a garden and garden view, Yala Tree House Safari is set in Yala, 16 km from Tissa Wewa and 16 km from Situlpawwa. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

  • Back of Beyond Dune Camp Yala
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews

    With sea views, Back of Beyond - Dune Camp Yala is located in Yala and has a restaurant and room service. Free WiFi is provided. A patio with garden views is offered in each unit.

    Exklusive Lage direkt in den Dünen. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und hat alles organisiert, damit wir einen perfekten Aufenthalt geniessen konnten. Das Essen war sehr sehr gut.

  • Yala Villa
    Free parking
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Yala Villa is conveniently placed just a 15-minute drive to the popular Yala National Park. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service or simply unwind by the outdoor swimming pool.

  • Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 94 reviews

    Leopard Yala Luxury Camping offers accommodation in Kataragama. Tissamaharama is 16 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured . Bed linen is provided. The private bathroom features free toiletries.

    Comfty bed, AC, the nature surrounding and its personal and private

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Campsites that guests love in Yala

  • Avg. price/night: £61.61
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 108 reviews
    We stayed in the tented lodge for one night. The lodge is amazing. It is beautifully built, very clean with mosquito nets on every entrance and window. The open air bathroom rounded up the glamping experience. There is electricity and even wifi in the tents. We booked two safaris and one starlight BBQ. The safari organisation went smooth and the guides were really good. The dinner was outstanding and one of our highlights of the whole vacation. The owners are super friendly. Would definately recommend!
    katerina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £267.70
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews
    Have never seen alive trees inside room. Had feeling that I live in camping but with all modern appliances and city comfort. Very friendly and helpful stuff and manager, who made our stay more comfortable than we expected! Recommend to get complimentary round trip first to see places around. Take a walk to sand dunes on sunset, visit Kirinda beach and town and ask to rent Yala safari from hotel only!
    Aleksei
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £136.16
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 278 reviews
    Yakaduru Yala offers a remarkable camping experience within Sri Lanka's Yala buffer zone. The standout feature was the exceptional safari they organized, providing a close encounter with the region's diverse wildlife. The enchanting live flute music atop Yakaduru rock during sunset added a unique touch to the serene atmosphere. The campsite's perfect blend of nature, adventure, and cultural elements made it an unforgettable stay. Highly recommended for those seeking an immersive and harmonious connection with the beauty of Yala.
    Syaden
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.44
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 194 reviews
    The camp site was super organised, a great glamping experience. It was a bit out the way of any restaurants etc so we opted to have the dinner there, which was quite pricey, but a sweet atmosphere with the candles.
    NATALIA
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £253.37
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 176 reviews
    Wonderful camp site close to the nationalpark. The awesome staff organized a beach dinner for my wifes birthday. Just us, at the ocean close to the entrance of the main gate, in the middle of nowhere. It was the most magical experience and i can recommend this to everyone. The camp itself is amazing! You have your private little pool, an outdoor bathroom and a beautiful glam tent.
    S
    Sebastian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £426.86
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews
    Great place to stay in Yala for very reasonable prices with including Yala safari. The tents were very clean, spacious, and comfortable with amazing showers. They were able to seamlessly arrange our safari through Yala, where we saw elephants, water buffalo, monkeys, deer, and leopards. The food was absolutely incredible and the camping staff were great. This place definitely lived up to our expectations.
    K
    Kyle
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £63.25
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 250 reviews
    This was a unique experience. The glamping was really nice. The tents are comfy and nice. It’s right next to the reserve so location wise it’s great. You see a lot of monkeys and lizzards. You should definitely eat dinner there. It’s dark with only a campfire and it was so cosy and the food was really good. We also did the safari with them and it was great.
    Renske
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £136.16
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 278 reviews
    Great place to experience the wildlife at Yala nationalpark at this place with possibilities to sleep to the sound of the animals. Staff was super friendly and food options such as barbecue at the beach or local cuisine were great. Safari was organised by the camp as well and we were lucky enough to see a leopard close up. If you enjoy wildlife and outdoor experience this place is for you.
    Oliver
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £260.11
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 993 reviews
    We loved the proximity to nature and the views of the waterhole from the hotel pool. Watching the animals go about their day, and coming and going around the lake was like being on safari. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the rooms were great; stylish, comfortable and very clean. We always felt safe. It was also nice to be close to the beach and to hear the nearby waves. The breakfast buffet was extensive and delicious.
    Katie Hall
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £260.11
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 993 reviews
    Excellent Accomodation, beautiful place! you can walk to the beach, relax at the pool and stroll around to watch some animals like buffalos, monkeys, crocodiles, pelicans. Rooms are beautiful, very clean and comfy.
    Kathrin
    Young couple
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