Name: Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping
Address: Yala National Park Buffer Zone, off of old katagamuwa road, kataragama, 91400 Yala, Sri Lanka, Yala National Park Buffer Zone, off of old katagamuwa road, kataragama, Hambantota District, 91400, Sri Lanka
Rating: 9.5

Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping in Yala offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out, shuttle service, and a 24-hour front desk ensure convenience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor dining area. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all guests. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant serves vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Evening entertainment and themed dinner nights enhance the stay. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy film nights, walking tours, bike tours, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Kataragama Temple (4.1 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (46 km). Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 37 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
- Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
- Breakfast info
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go
- Free parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Air conditioned Tent 1 double bed
Tent 2 double beds
Two-Bedroom Chalet Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Netanel
Israel
“Amazing staff. Number 1 in Sri Lanka. The best service there is, the safari guide was very friendly and pleasant, and the camp manager was amazing and gave us the best experience there is. They made a surprise birthday for my wife with a cake and...”
Sweta
India
“Eco/nature-friendly place, a rustic glamping experience. Excellent food. The safari arrangements were great, we did 2 half day safaris and the safari guide, Noyel was quite enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We actually had a great leopard and...”
Aoife
Ireland
“Great staff. All very knowledgeable. Great safari experience and the tent was lovely. Clean and comfortable.”
Alan
United Kingdom
“Very unique, well laid out. Great bathroom, very clean. Very powerful air-con unit, first place where I turned temperature higher and reduced the fan!”
Marcel
Netherlands
“Nice and helpful staff. The safari was good, the staff did everything to spot animals. We have seen elephants, water buffaloes, crocodiles, dears, birds so nothing to complain. The dinner was also nice.”
Emma
New Zealand
“Loved the accommodation and the wonderful attentive staff , the safaris were fantastic and we had a very knowledgeable guide”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Comfortable facilities, with good aircon and spacious rooms. Loved the hammocks to spend a few hours chilling after our morning safari! Food was plentiful and really tasty, best Sri Lankan food we’ve had during our holiday. Ruwan was a fantastic...”
Paris
Australia
“Staff showed us how much the love animals. They weee super kind and generous. The accomodation was very clean and had everything we needed.”
Reitberger
Switzerland
“Niki and the driver of our Safari Tour we're awesome. We got served with breakfast, Lunch and a coffeebreak, water, loads of information, 2 Leopards and loads of other animals. The Safari might seem expensive, but you get a unforgettable experience.”
Caron
United Kingdom
“The outdoor restaurant with lights and a fire were a lovely touch at the end of the day . The lounge area was cool and relaxing . The staff were all so friendly and attentive to our needs throughout our stay . Earl , our safari guide had a great...”

Hosted by Marc

9.9

Host review score

Marc

Camp Leopard is Situated off of Yala block 1 Katagamuwa (north - less crowded) Gate access road. From Camp Leopard, You can access Block 1 North, & South Gates as well as Block 3,4,5 Access gates from Galge within 10-20mins. We are one of very few Sri Lanka's Professional and sustainable safari operators. The campsite gives you all the facilities of a hotel in a fully air-conditioned glamping tent and spending the night right at the edge of the jungle with luxury comforts is a lifetime experience that can be no more a dream. Comfortable sleeping arrangements supplemented by comfortable chairs and coffee table in the living area, attached bathroom with running water will make you feel homely. Our experience does not limit to an accomodation, but a real authentic sri lankan safari glamping from adventure, culture, people, food and of course education and sustainability. You could sit back and relax in the fully furnished living area outside the tent or have a chilling nap in the hammock under the shades of massive jungle trees while listening to the sounds of birds. This is a place where you could get so close to mother nature.

I am the founder of Camp Leopard along with a couple of like-minded individuals who wanted to share the experience we had while growing up in the bush in the wilderness of Sri Lanka. You are most welcome to join our guided safaris with me and our team of private safari rangers while you are staying at the Camp. Please visit our website to learn more about myself and our team or follow us on Instagram @campleoaprdyala to see what it's like to spend your holiday in the wilderness with us. Join me and my team to explore the Real Greater Yala Complex off the beaten track away from the crowds!

The campsite although just 2km away from town is situated right at the border of Yala National Park. Thus you have the thick forest staring at you right in front. Apart from safari game drives, you can have shuttle rides provided by us to visit Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Devalaya which is one of the well-known worship places apart from one in India. A tourist can also do a mountain bike ride around the bank of lake Kotchipathana and then go rowing to witness some of the tremendous crocodiles that you could never find in any other nick of the woods. To add more value to the stay at LeopardYala upon request of the guest we can arrange a BBQ dinner by the lake while enjoying the sunset beside. And also we do guests who prefer adventure outdoor camping by providing them with portable tents to be fixed by themselves. For guests who prefer to stay for more than one day, we can arrange special one-day trips to nearby historic places like Sithulpawwa Temple which has plenty of ancient monuments and rock caves, chapter houses and etc.

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1
No additional info available

House rules

Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 18:30 to 19:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

US$35 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

US$60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the camp before arrival to Kataragama with an estimated time of arrival to allow the property to give directions to the private parking location or meeting point where guests will be picked up from and shuttled to the camp in a 4x4 vehicle along the Yala National Park.

A separate driver's accommodation is not available on the camp. However if contacted before hand, the property may be able to provide some recommendation or make arrangements.

Property accepts cash payments in LKR/USD/EUR/GBP only.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the all inclusive package includes full board meals and one half day safari per night. Park entrance tickets for safaris not included for all inclusive package.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.