Night Camping in Yala National Park

Join us for an unforgettable tenting safari starting from Tissamaharama city. Please arrive at our location by 10:30 AM, as we will depart for Yala National Park promptly at 11:00 AM. You can securely park your vehicle with us for the night.

We expect to reach the ticket counter by 11:40 AM. Once we’ve obtained our tickets, we will head straight to our camping site. Note that from 12 noon to 2 PM, vehicle movement within the park is typically restricted to allow wildlife to roam freely. However, since we’re heading directly to the campsite, we will be permitted to drive straight there. For safety, we will have two jeeps, ensuring immediate access to another vehicle in case of an emergency. Additionally, this allows us to transport all the necessary camping gear, cooking equipment, and our chef for the day.

We anticipate arriving at the tenting site by 1:00 PM, where you’ll be joined by a Wildlife Department officer and a professional animal guide. The first thing we’ll do upon arrival is prepare a hot beverage for you—just let us know if you prefer coffee! We’ll set off on our first safari at 2:00 PM, which also provides you with time to enjoy lunch if you’ve brought anything along. While you’re out exploring, our chef and staff will prepare your tent and dinner by the bonfire.

Day 1 – Into the Wild

Your journey begins in the charming town of Tissamaharama, where we gather at 10:30 AM before setting off towards the untamed heart of Yala National Park.

The air hums with anticipation as our convoy of two rugged jeeps carries us past the park gates at 11:40 AM, granted special passage through the midday stillness when the wilderness belongs entirely to its rightful inhabitants.

By 1:00 PM we arrive at our secluded campsite, greeted by a Wildlife Officer and a seasoned tracker. The scent of freshly brewed coffee drifts through the trees as you settle in, the silence broken only by the distant call of a peacock.

At 2:00 PM we venture out for our first safari—where leopards glide like shadows through the brush, elephants emerge from the thickets, and crocodiles laze in the shallows with ancient, knowing eyes.

When we return at sunset, a crackling bonfire and sizzling BBQ await beside a clear forest stream. Under a sky ablaze with stars, we feast, share stories, and listen to the night chorus of the wild. This is leopard country—sleep lightly, for you are not alone.

Day 2 – Dawn on Leopard Trails

Before sunrise, the forest stirs.

At 5:45 AM, we hand you a warm drink and a biscuit, then set off at 6:00 AM into the misty dawn. The park is ours alone in this fleeting hour, every rustle in the grass a thrill, every shadow a possible predator.

By 8:30 AM, we return to the camp for a hearty Sri Lankan breakfast—coconut roti, spicy sambol, and fragrant fish curry—before striking camp. But the adventure is not yet over. As we make our way back towards the park entrance, we roam the wild for another two to three hours, following fresh tracks and scanning the brush for the elusive leopard’s amber gaze.

By 12:40 PM, we bid farewell at your waiting vehicle, leaving you with the scent of the forest, the crackle of the bonfire, and the heartbeat of Yala still echoing in your chest.

Best season : Jan - mid Apr & May - Aug
Available : Daily
Arranging time needed : 2 days
Hottest month : April & May

Starting time : 11 AM
Starting point : Tissamaharama (Tissa)
End time : 12 Noon next day
Tenting site : Warahana / Kosgasmankada - We reserve the right to choose the site according to local eventualities

Restrictions : No wondering inside the park without the permission of wildlife officer / Do not leave plastics behind / Please do not feed wild animals.

Price includes : 2 safari jeeps / One afternoon safari from the tented site / One early morning safary from the tented site / Entrance tickets / Tents (2 sharing basis) / All sleeping gear including folding mattresses / BBQ dinner / Next day breakfast / Tea & coffee / Proffessional wildlife officer / Water / All Gov taxes.

Child price : Aged 6 - 12 is considered a child

Optional : A well-spoken local animal expert could be arranged with an additional fee.

You may bring : Cardigan for morning breeze / Hat and sun glass / Sun cream / Camera / Binocular

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