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Leopard Trails Yala

Leopard Trails is a fantastic experience to get close to all the action in Yala National Park. Here see the best of Sri Lanka’s wildlife such as elephants, leopards and crocodile. Enjoy a stay in one of the tents, all designed with comfort in mind.

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's National Parks, Sri Lanka

Highlights

The Luxury Tents are ideal for those wanting extra space and include air conditioning
Enjoy evening drinks around the campfire after a day exploring the park
The Junior Ranger Programme offers engaging and educational activities for younger guests to get them excited about wildlife
Enjoy authentic evening and morning safaris with your expert guide

Leopard Trails is situated in the Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. Guests may see an array of wildlife from leopards to elephants, birds, wild boars, snakes and water buffalo, to name a few. Guests may enjoy the romantic ambience of the campsite as it showcases a bygone British-colonial era filled with adventure. The accommodation features two types of tents, equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flush-able toilet and a shower.

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Top tip:

After exploring the wilderness of Yala National Park come back to camp and enjoy a gin and tonic around the campfire that is lit underneath the stars.

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Location

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's National Parks, Sri Lanka

Leopard Trails is located in the buffer zone bordering Yala National Park in the south of Sri Lanka. The nearest entrance to the park is Katagamuwa.

Fly into Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport. From there Leopard Trails, Yala is a 5-hour drive. Guests are met by the Leopard Trails team at a nearby location, transferred into their four-wheel vehicle and driven on a rustic track to the site, which is about 7km from the Katagamuwa entrance to Yala National Park.

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Uga Chena Huts

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Cinnamon Wild Yala

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Morning Safari - Yala National Park

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