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About this property
Essential Facilities: Basecamp - Yala in Yala offers a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Family rooms provide comfort for all guests. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and bidet. Additional amenities feature a fireplace, barbecue, dining area, and work desk. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian. Outdoor dining areas enhance the dining experience. Location and Attractions: Located 24 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the camping site is near attractions such as Kataragama Temple (3.1 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (29 mi). Highly rated for nature trips, deserts, and safaris.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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- Maria
Italy
“The staff was super! Very kind and helpful in anything. The food at dinner was excellent, we really enjoyed it especially the whole setting around the campfire. A truly wild experience.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“A comfortable tent set in bush away from everything. Very private and surrounded by nature. Not glamping but with own flush toilet and outdoor shower. Lovely rustic balcony to sit and read. The host arranged transfers to and from the camp as well...” - Carol
Canada
“This is glamping at it's best. It was perfect for what we wanted. Very comfortable bed in a large tent in a private setting, outdoor ensuite toilet and shower, dinner arranged by the fire and under the stars, and an completely enjoyable afternoon...” - Asraf
Australia
“Excellent set-up. Minimal number of guests. Nilantha's knowledge and inputs” - Mark
Australia
“Host had so much knowledge of Yala NP and Sri Lanka fauna and flora. We witnessed a leopard stalking prey, elephants, jungle cats, jackals, crocs, buffalo, and so much bird life (all identified by our host/guide) All staff were friendly and...” - Cristina
Spain
“That was one of the best experiences we had in Sri Lanka. Just staying here in contact with nature was amazing. The tent has also all the facilites you need. Nilantha the owner is such a great man, we hired him for a safari tour and it's the best...” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Nilanthal and Elizabeth are amazing hosts. They are very knowledgeable safari guides. We had an amazing half day safari with Elizabeth where we had a very close encounter with a leopard, it was truly amazing. They are very passionate about the...” - Jurgen
Belgium
“Close to the city centre and Yala wild life reserve.” - Bruno
Slovakia
“Nilantha wpis an amazing guide and it was the main reason we booked his accomodation. I can reccomend to anyone to book a safari tour with him as a guide. He was very insightful, has a lot of knowledge of animals and nature in general. Has degree...” - Kate
United Kingdom
“Remote location puts you in a wild place, saw many birds, frogs, bats in the camp. Tent was well comfortable, nice shared area to sit out. All the meals were excellent.”

Managed by Nilantha Vishvanath
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.