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Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping

Yala National Park Buffer Zone, off of old katagamuwa road, kataragama, 91400 Yala, Sri Lanka
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Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping

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Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
144 reviews

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14 km from Situlpawwa, Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping is a recently renovated property set in Yala and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking on-site. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and an outdoor fireplace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. All units at the campground come with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, some units at the campground also have a terrace. At the campground, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this campground. The campground has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Tissa Wewa is 21 km from the campground, while Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 46 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 37 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Yala

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Arvind
    Singapore Singapore
    “Great experience of camping/glamping. Dinner setup was superb and the staff provided excellent service to our requests. Ruwan was an excellent camp manager and earl our safari guide was amazing too. Also the booking process of additional items...”
  • Faye
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful, comfortable tents with their own bathrooms. Definitely glamping rather than camping! The staff were exceptional- couldn’t have been more welcoming or friendly. Good food too! We did two safaris - top rate guide and driver. Highly...”
  • Rech
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely everything! Ruwan, Earl and everyone were incredible. Excellent service. Great knowledge. And we loved the beautiful place. I wouldn't change anything. I will recommend your place to my friends and will come back. Thank you Marc.”
  • Mari-liis
    Estonia Estonia
    “A super unique stay in the middle of the nature, with nice and comfortable tents given the location. It should be noted that the activity/meal/safari package is selected separately from the fare on this site and in total, it is relatively pricey....”
  • Ursula
    Germany Germany
    “The tent was very comfortable and clean, staff attentive and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. But the best thing was the safaris. Well planned with extremely knowledgeable guides. Especially Mark is a walking encyclopedia of local...”
  • Sander
    Belgium Belgium
    “The staff is super friendly. The food really good and they provided a very experienced guide and driver for our full day safari! Really a very good place for a superb safari experience!”
  • John
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely natural setting. Kind and helpful staff will take care of everything for you. Excellent safari!”
  • Davide
    Italy Italy
    “Amazing experience. We booked a full day safari and it was great. The staff offered us another half day safari with a discount because we didn’t get to see the leopard and they went beyond to meet our expectations. The room was really beautiful,...”
  • Leonard
    Croatia Croatia
    “One of the best experiences we had in the whole of Sri Lanka, from the team at Camp Leopard to Safari! The team was great, and helpful, and provided us with anything we needed. We would repeat this visit at Camp Leopard anytime! We loved all...”
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a fantastic experience. Amazing staff who couldn't do enough for you. Nice comfy tent with good facilities. We had a great safari with knowledgable, experienced staff who went out of their way to ensure the day was perfect. We saw lots of...”

Hosted by Marc

9.9
9.9
Host review score
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

Facilities of Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer

Room Amenities

  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
Good free WiFi 18 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Business centre
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    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
    VisaMastercardCash
    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.

    FAQs about Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping

    • Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Badminton equipment
      • Cooking class

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

    • Guests staying at Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Asian
      • Breakfast to go

    • Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping is 10.6 miles from the centre of Yala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Yes, Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping is from 13:00, and check-out is until 19:30.