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Leopard Trails Yala Campsite

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Yala, Sri Lanka

Leopard Trails offer a classic tented safari experience in Yala National Park. Set in beautiful areas of land bordering Yala, the Leopard Trails Camp sits under a naturally shaded canopy formed by lush greenery.

Leopard Trails have access to the less crowded Katagamuwa entrance of Yala, which can avoid the overcrowded zones in peak seasons. There is no doubt that Yala is a stunning park and has very good wildlife, but it’s vital to be done with guides who understand how to make the most of the park.

Why we like Leopard Trails Yala Camp

Safari enthusiasts return to Leopard Trails for the guides, who are tirelessly passionate about sharing their knowledge of the wilderness.

Facilities

Leopard Trails offer two types of tents. Air-conditioned luxury tents and classic mobile tents. The air-conditioned luxury tents are ideal for families and those that require a little extra luxury. These tents come equipped with similar facilities as the classic mobile tents but also offer air conditioning and fans, a flushable toilet, dual sinks and shower – all within the bathroom area of the tent. The tent footprint is much larger than the classic tents. The class mobile tents offer air conditioning and fans with ensuite loo but the shower is outdoors.

Activities

The Leopard Trails ‘all-inclusive’ package covers: tented accommodation; two game drives per day in a customised safari game-viewing vehicle, services of an experienced guide; snacks and drinks on game drives; breakfast, lunch and dinner at camp; water, fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee; wine, beer, spirits; all park entry fees, and transfers to and from the park entrance to Leopard Trails campsite.

Families at Leopard Trails

The Leopard Trails Mini Ranger Course opens a whole new world to young explorers. The program takes place during game drives and around the camp, with short walks, which include tracking animals, a cosmic star safari, learning bush survival techniques, game-spotting competitions and it concludes with a nature quiz and a Ranger’s Test. On completion of the course, these proud achievers are awarded certificates to recognise their new-found knowledge and accomplishments.

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Where to stay in Sri Lanka

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Nine Skies

Boutique
£££££

Nine Skies is a fully refurbished and traditionally stylish, tea bungalow, now a boutique hotel. Found just outside the charming town of Ella, this bungalow showcases colonial-era architecture with modern facilities and personalised service. Far-reaching views…

Nine Skies, Pool, Ella, Sri Lanka

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Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Leopard Trails offer a classic tented safari experience in Yala National Park. Set in beautiful areas of land bordering Yala, the Leopard Trails Camp sits under a naturally shaded canopy formed by lush greenery.

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Leopard Trails Wilpattu Campsite

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Leopard Trails is an experienced mobile camping company that operates a campsite within the buffer zones of Wilpattu National Park. Leopard Trails prides itself on providing an adventurous camping holiday amidst the wilderness without having to…

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The Last House

£££££

The Last House is a five-bedroom boutique property on a secluded beach on Sri Lanka’s south coast near Tangalle. The architectural swan song of Geoffrey Bawa, this two-storey seaside villa (his final commission) promises a luxurious,…

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The Frangipani Tree

£££££

The Frangipani Tree is an intimate, elegant beach hotel with ten exquisitely furnished suites in four villas. It is located on the west end of Thalpe Bay, a short drive from Galle, on a long stretch…

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Suriyawatta Villa

£££££

Suriyawatta is a five-bedroom family home with three double and two twin bedrooms, perched above the ocean about 40 minutes from the historic town of Galle on the edge of the bay of Welligama.

Sunset pool view, Suriyawatta villa, Weligama, Sri Lanka

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