Leopard Trails Yala

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

Nestled amid 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 located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Breakfast to go

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Vimal
United States United States
“The Leopard trails at Yala is a luxurious camp style resort on shores of a lake. We stayed in Deluxe tent with private pool and it was fabulous. The tent had total privacy. The room was huge and the bathroom was modern. The patio facing the lake...”
Sophie
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Amazing concept and a gem property in Yala! We unfortunately only stayed for a night, but we’ll definitely come back!”
Kristi
United States United States
“Amazing staff, unique location, outstanding food. Safari guide and driver made the experience memorable.”
Daniel
United States United States
“The room was spacious and had great amenities apart from wifi which is spotty. The staff are very observant and do a great job.”
Amitha
India India
“Breakfast was good, liked the place around us while having breakfast. Our host Raj was excellent along with his boys, took care of us well. Very happy. Would like to visit the place again.”
Vadim
France France
“Great property , outstanding experience and service. To recommend Special thanks to our guide Krishan, who made this stay exceptional”
Kate
Australia Australia
“Such a unique experience - loved every minute of it. Purni our guide was knowledgeable and incredibly informative. Make sure you do at least two safaris as the blocks are different. We saw 3 Leopards, a Sloth Bear and Elephants, not to mention all...”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! Food and service was impeccable and the room was stunning (we stayed in a suite with a pool over the lake and a large window wall opposite the bed so you had a great view out onto the lake and we saw a water buffalo go by!)”
Max
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Purni was the most amazing guide and host. Knowledgeable, friendly and a great hostess. Food was outstanding and the staff bent over backwards to make our stay unforgettable. Thank you, we had the best time.”
Jeff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent Customer Service from the very first moment we arrived”

Managed by Leopard Trails Yala

Company review score: 9.6Based on 111 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

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

Property info

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

Area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of Leopard Trails Yala

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:30 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
1 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
$90 per child, per night
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
$90 per child, per night
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$275 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 colors are recommended. Please refrain from wearing white or bright colored 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, nonrefundable 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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