
Park guide
Yala National Park
- The world’s highest leopard-density habitat.
- Best season: February to July.
Our full guide to Yala National Park is in preparation. Ask our team about seasons, wildlife and access.
Lodges near Yala

Yala
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
A Relais & Châteaux safari camp in the world’s highest leopard-density habitat. Twenty-eight canvas suites across three types, set between Yala and the Indian Ocean, fully all-inclusive.
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Yala
Uga Chena Huts
Set across seven acres between Yala’s wilderness and the Indian Ocean, this all-inclusive lodge offers private 1,600 sq ft cabins with plunge pools, gourmet dining, and twice-daily safaris led by expert rangers. Wildlife drifts past your deck, every detail is handled, and the only choice left is where to watch the sunset.
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Journeys that visit Yala

9 days | 8 nights
Wild Ceylon
Minneriya and the Gathering, hundreds of elephants on the tank bed (August to September).
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7 days | 2 bases | 6 private safaris
A Private Wildlife Week in Sri Lanka
We treat wildlife with respect; no tricks, no chasing, just careful, quiet watching.
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2-night | private safari tour | All-inclusive
Wildlife Photography Safari
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