4.9 · 291 reviewsLuxury eco-campingYala Tented Camp
Sleep where the leopards roam
A one-night luxury glamping escape on the edge of Yala — a private eco-tent, a half-day safari, and a bonfire BBQ dinner beneath a sky thick with stars. This is the wild, done properly.
From $420 per adult · $350 per child (5–10) · under 5 free · Prefer to chat? WhatsApp us
The overnight safari
One night. One safari.
A lifetime of a memory.
Most safaris end when the gates close. Ours is only getting started. Stay the night in a solar-powered luxury tent built from the landscape itself — palmyra thatch, timber and canvas — with a chef, a bonfire and drinks under the stars. Fall asleep to the calls of the jungle, and take your half-day safari when Yala is at its wildest. Booked direct with the family that has run these parks since 1987.
Why it's one of a kind
Everything the night includes
Not a tent and a torch — a genuinely luxurious wilderness stay, thought through down to the last detail.
Luxury eco-tents
Solar-powered, palmyra-thatched tents on raised timber decks — canvas walls, proper beds and a private ensuite bathroom.
Star-class dining
A dedicated camp chef, a bonfire BBQ and local or international menus — tailored to you, served wherever the view is best.
Half-day safari included
A half-day Yala game drive in a brand-new 4×4 — choose the day-one afternoon or day-two dawn slot, with binoculars and a cool box provided.
Sundowners & drinks
Local and international spirits, cocktails, beer and wine — flowing from sunset to the last story around the fire.
Wild & private
Tucked into the bush with 360° views — just you, your guides and the sounds of the jungle after dark.
Expert trackers
Guides who grew up reading this wilderness, with a cool box of drinks and binoculars on every drive.
Your tent
A canvas suite raised into the trees
Each tent sits on its own timber deck on stilts, wrapped in canvas and crowned with a palmyra-leaf roof that keeps it naturally cool. Inside: a four-poster bed under a billowing mosquito net, crisp white linen, and a private ensuite bathroom — some with a deep soaking tub. Solar power, zero noise, and nothing between you and the night but the sounds of Yala.
The evening
Dinner around the bonfire, under the stars
As the sun drops, sundowners are poured and the fire is lit. A devoted camp chef fires up a BBQ feast — Sri Lankan traditional dishes alongside international favourites, with menus built around what you love and any dietary needs. Dine beneath the trees by candlelight, then trade stories around the flames with a drink in hand.
The wild
A half-day safari into the heart of Yala
Your package includes one half-day game drive in Yala — pick the golden afternoon of day one (2:30 pm) or the cool, active dawn of day two (5:00 am). Leopards, elephants, sloth bears and more, in a brand-new 4×4 with real legroom, a cool box of drinks and binoculars, and a tracker who knows exactly where to look.
Your 24 hours in the wild
How the night unfolds
A rhythm designed around the light, the wildlife and the fire. Your stay includes one half-day safari — take it as option A or option B below, not both. Timings flex a little with the season.
- 1
Day 1 · 12:00–13:00
Pick-up & welcome
Free pick-up from your hotel around Tissamaharama, Yala or Weerawila — or meet us at the Ajith Safari office.
- 2
Day 1 · afternoon
Lunch & relax at camp
A delicious lunch at the campsite, then unwind with refreshing soft drinks and the scenery all to yourself.
- 3
Day 1 · ~2:30 pm
Half-day safari (option A)
Choose the afternoon game drive into Yala for the golden hours — or save your safari for the morning.
- 4
Day 1 · evening
Bonfire BBQ dinner
Dinner and drinks around a crackling bonfire under the starlit sky.
- 5
Overnight
Sleep under canvas
Drift off in your luxury tent to the calls of the jungle — the real magic of camping.
- 6
Day 2 · dawn
Wake to birdsong
Coffee or tea served as the bush comes alive around you.
- 7
Day 2 · ~5:00 am
Half-day safari (option B)
Or take the dawn game drive, with breakfast served on safari and cold drinks in your cool box.
- 8
Day 2 · late morning
Return or continue on
Head back to Tissamaharama, or carry on to your next Sri Lankan adventure.
Inside the camp
A look around Yala Tented Camp
What’s included
- One night in a private luxury tented suite
- All meals — lunch, bonfire BBQ dinner & safari breakfast
- Local & international drinks around the fire
- A half-day Yala safari (your choice of timing)
- Licensed tracker-guide, cool box & binoculars
- Free hotel pick-up, or meet at our office
Good to know
- Park entrance fees (~$43/adult) — pre-pay at checkout, or pay at the gate
- Pick your safari for day-1 afternoon or day-2 morning (change it with us anytime)
- Free pick-up from Tissamaharama, Yala, Weerawila & nearby — or come to the office
- Family-friendly — larger tents and gentler timings on request
- All dietary requirements catered — just tell us in advance
- Tents are limited — reserve well ahead in peak season
Good questions
Yala camping FAQs
Your stay covers one night in a private luxury tent, all meals (lunch, a bonfire BBQ dinner and breakfast on safari), drinks around the fire, and a half-day Yala safari in a 4×4 with a licensed tracker-guide, binoculars and a cool box. Pick-up is free from hotels around Tissamaharama, Yala and Weerawila, or you can meet us at our office. Park entrance fees are the only extra — pre-pay them at checkout or pay at the gate.
Your half-day Yala safari can run on day one in the afternoon (about 2:30 pm) or on day two at dawn (about 5:00 am) — you choose when booking, and you can adjust it with us afterwards. It's one half-day safari per stay — you pick whichever slot suits you, not both. The dawn drive comes with breakfast served on safari, and either slot offers excellent chances of leopards, elephants and plenty of other wildlife.
The camp sits in the bush on the edge of Yala National Park in Sri Lanka's deep south, near Tissamaharama — remote enough to feel truly wild, yet an easy transfer from the park gate. We'll share exact directions and arrange your transfers when you book.
These are luxury eco-tents, not roughing it. Each is raised on a private timber deck with canvas walls and a palmyra-thatch roof for natural cooling, a proper four-poster bed with a mosquito net and crisp linen, and a private ensuite bathroom — some with a soaking tub. Solar power keeps everything running quietly.
Yes. The camp is professionally run and staffed through the night, with experienced guides on site. You're comfortably inside your tent after dark; the only thing you'll notice is the incredible soundtrack of the jungle.
Your tent (or tents) are yours alone, and the camp suits couples, families and small groups of friends alike. Tell us your numbers and we'll set it up.
Yala is at its best in the dry season, roughly February to July, when wildlife gathers near water and sightings peak. The camp runs year-round outside the annual park closure; we'll steer you to the best dates for your trip.
Absolutely — an overnight in the wild is unforgettable for families. We arrange larger tents, flexible drive timings and child-friendly meals. Just let us know their ages when you enquire.
Yes. The camp chef tailors every menu — vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergies and more — with both Sri Lankan and international dishes. Share your preferences when booking and it's all taken care of.
The quickest way is to message us on WhatsApp or call — tell us your dates and group size and we'll confirm availability, the best direct rate and your itinerary. You book straight with us, the family-run operator, so there's no agency mark-up.
Your night in the wild
Spend one night where the leopards roam
Limited tents, booked direct with the family who know Yala best. Message us your dates and we’ll take care of the rest.
$420 per adult · $350 per child (5–10) · under 5 free
Yala Tented Camp, TissamaharamaFamily-run & licensed since 1987