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Experience world-class service at Leopard Trails Yala

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! An approximate 4 hours’ drive from the Colombo city and the Bandaranaike International Airport, Leopard Trails is situated in the perfect location which is easily accessible from any point even from the Mattala Rajapakse International Airport just being 1 hr away from the camp. The spacious tents are all air conditioned with private bathroom facilities and seating area for each tent. Besides safari drives, guests can enjoy games and activities arranged by the property or relax in the lounge area with a cocktail or fine wine from the fully stocked bar. We have two types of tents at Leopard Trails Yala camp: The Leopard Trails Suites and Deluxe Tents.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
3 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ulla-britt
    Sweden Sweden
    Atmosphere, friendliness, food experience, Knowledge about animals. The extra effort the staff did to make our time there something special
  • Soraya
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing place and service. The room was beautiful, big and very confortable. Pali, Our guide with whom we did the safari was very nice and had lots of knowledge to share. We learned a lot during the safari with him. The staff were very caring and...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    You could not ask for a better location, better accommodation, or nicer staff. Wow.
  • Saqr
    Qatar Qatar
    Everything was great hospitality, food, place , clean and professionalism
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional service and an incredible experience. I’m desperate to go back.
  • Jonas
    Germany Germany
    Given recent reviews on google, we were a bit skeptical at first. But it seems that whatever feedback was given, action from hotel management followed quickly. We found the tents in great condition (fabrics almost new) and all common areas...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Outstanding staff. Fairly easy access to Yala National Park
  • Laltravel
    Singapore Singapore
    Such a fun place ! True Glamping plus more. Food was Delish! Service was great thanks to Sanath our guide. Next place in Yala to stay for true Glamping experience.
  • Joanne
    Spain Spain
    Location, size of room, facilities, food, friendliness of staff - everything was top class!
  • Belinda
    Singapore Singapore
    The experience of staying in a tent. Krishan was delightful. Food was fabulous. Drinks and bonfire on the deck, watching the sunset was lovely.

Managed by Leopard Trails Yala

Company review score: 9.5Based on 161 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Established in 2012, Leopard Trails Bespoke Tented Safaris offers a guided tented camping experience bordering Sri Lanka's national parks.

Property information

We believe that any safari experience is greatly enhanced by high quality guiding. The Game Rangers at Leopard Trails are employed for their knowledge of Sri Lanka’s jungles and their ability to communicate with people from all over the world. These passionate and qualified individuals are fascinating company, and are the ideal ambassadors to teach you the seemingly invisible language of the bush. Apart from conducting informative game drives, the ranger also acts as a host within camp, discreetly reading the needs of our guests whilst at the same time sharing his stories, knowledge and passion of the wild. We believe that our game rangers play a massive role in enhancing the guest experience at Leopard Trails.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Leopard Trails Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Leopard Trails Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
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

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free
1 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
US$90 per child, per night
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
US$90 per child, per night
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$275 per child, 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
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note:

Guests should pack safari attire that blends in with the natural surroundings – green, beige, khaki and tan colours are recommended. Please refrain from wearing white or bright coloured clothing while you are at camp.

Closed shoes are also recommended while on safari and walking around camp, and flip flops for the outdoor showers. A dust mask or scarf is also handy.

Leopard Trails is a mobile camp set-up deep in the jungle, and in preparation for each trip, non-refundable costs such as camp-site booking fees, camp set-up costs, itinerary preparation, staff costs, and other administrative costs are incurred.

Please inform Leopard Trails Yala 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Leopard Trails Yala

  • Leopard Trails Yala offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Cooking class
  • Leopard Trails Yala is 6.8 miles from the centre of Yala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Leopard Trails Yala is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Leopard Trails Yala has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Leopard Trails Yala can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at Leopard Trails Yala is from 13:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Leopard Trails Yala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.