Best Safari Hotels In Sri Lanka That Are So Cool You'll Want To Stay Forever

Spectacular luxury tented camps that are situated in stunning locations where the jungle meets a pristine beaches.

Wild Coast Lodge Yala

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Wild Coast Tented Lodge’s unique design, masterminded by a consortium of Dutch, English and Sri Lankan designers, sees the man-made structures blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape thanks to the use of carefully selected natural materials.

The use of arched fabric structures allows each of the twenty eight cocoon tents to take on the shape and colour of the rocks and boulders that lay scattered nearby, whilst a clever layout in the shape of a leopard’s paw print alludes to the area’s most famous resident.

Jetwing Safari Camp

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Stretching inland from the untamed coast of the Indian Ocean, the wilderness of Yala National Park blankets the south east of Sri Lanka for several thousand acres. At the edge of the wild is a one-of-a-kind experience, bringing together unparalleled wildlife experiences and sublime tents.

Nestled amidst golden coastal dunes just beyond the borders of Yala National Park – one of the premier locations in the world for leopards, elephants, and bears as well as a paradise for birds – our tents provide an immersive experience among the sights and sounds of the island’s remarkable fauna.

Uga Chena Huts

On the fringes of Yala Strict Nature Reserve, and with views of the Indian Ocean, this high-end, all-inclusive resort is 11 km from Osha Safari in Yala National Park, 15 km from Kirinda Beach, and 57 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

Luxe log cabins feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. All have airy living areas, and en suite bathrooms with free-standing tubs, plus sundecks with plunge pools. Room service is available.

All meals, snacks and drinks are included, as are safari game treks and entry to the national park. There's also a spa. Security is provided 24/7.

Cinnamon Wild Yala

On landscaped grounds with lush, tropical gardens, this polished beachfront resort on the Indian Ocean is 2 km from the B499 road and 4 km from Yala National Park.

Airy chalets with wood-beamed ceilings and private terraces offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded, beachfront units offer ocean views and canopy beds.

Open-air dining options include a buffet restaurant, a lounge and a rooftop bar. There’s also a tranquil spa, and an outdoor pool with a sundeck.

Gal Oya Lodge

Gal Oya Lodge is a unique Sri Lanka ecolodge spread across 20 acres of private jungle. Take your time enjoying this natural paradise through the experiences we offer, which include a walk with our Vedda neighbours, one of the last remaining communities of the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka.