Deluxe Tent
En-suite tent with a private verandah
The classic tent, at around 300 square feet, with a queen bed, an en-suite bathroom, an outdoor shower and a private verandah onto the wild.
- ~28 m²
- Queen
- En-suite
Leopard Trails Yala
Set on the edge of Yala's wilderness, Leopard Trails offers an intimate safari experience shaped by expert guiding, thoughtful exploration and a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka's wild landscapes.
Tented Camp
Yala Block 1
Naturalist-Led
Yala & The Wild South
Where the journey follows the wild.
Yala is a landscape best understood through patience, knowledge and careful observation. Leopard Trails brings travellers closer to this environment through a safari experience centred around expert guiding and a deep respect for the wilderness. Beyond the search for wildlife, the camp reveals the relationships between animals, habitats and the changing rhythms of the landscape, creating a more meaningful connection with Sri Lanka's wild south.
Days begin early as the wilderness slowly comes alive. Follow tracks through Yala with experienced naturalists, learn the stories behind animal behaviour and return to camp where conversations continue beneath open skies. The experience is as much about understanding nature as it is about seeing it.
Choose your suite
Pool Suite
A larger suite with a private plunge pool
More than twice the size, around 700 square feet, with an indoor bathroom and its own plunge pool on the deck.
- ~65 m²
- Private plunge
- Queen
Lake Suite
A raised suite with water views
Raised on a timber deck with views over the water, with interconnecting rooms that suit families, and wheelchair-accessible throughout.
- ~65 m²
- Water
- Wheelchair-accessible
Moments to carry home
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Following wildlife tracks with expert naturalists
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Learning the stories hidden within the landscape
03
Early mornings as Yala begins to awaken
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Evenings sharing stories beneath open skies
We include Leopard Trails because it represents the art of safari rather than simply the act of wildlife viewing. Through knowledgeable guides, thoughtful interpretation and a strong connection to place, it offers travellers a richer understanding of Sri Lanka's wilderness and the ecosystems that make Yala extraordinary.
Choose your suite
Deluxe Tent
En-suite tent with a private verandah
The classic tent, at around 300 square feet, with a queen bed, an en-suite bathroom, an outdoor shower and a private verandah onto the wild.
- ~28 m²
- Queen
- En-suite
Pool Suite
A larger suite with a private plunge pool
More than twice the size, around 700 square feet, with an indoor bathroom and its own plunge pool on the deck.
- ~65 m²
- Private plunge
- Queen
Lake Suite
A raised suite with water views
Raised on a timber deck with views over the water, with interconnecting rooms that suit families, and wheelchair-accessible throughout.
- ~65 m²
- Water
- Wheelchair-accessible
Everything within reach
- All-inclusive communal dining
- Bush meals under the stars
- Twice-daily Yala game drives
- Expert resident naturalists
- Bush walks and birdwatching
- Personal camp host
- Naturalist-led interpretation
Yala National Park
Leopard Trails sits at the edge of Yala National Park, close to Block 1 and its famous leopard density, near Tissamaharama in Sri Lanka's wild south. It is around five hours by road from Colombo, or a short domestic flight to Mattala in the south and a drive on to the park.
The camp is built for the safari. Game drives go out at first light and again in the cool of the afternoon, and the days are shaped by the naturalists and the wildlife rather than a schedule. Our designers arrange the private transfers, the drives and the camp's expert guiding team.
- Mattala (HRI) / Colombo (CMB)
- About 5 hours from Colombo
- Private car or domestic flight
What sets it apart
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Luxury tented camp at Yala's edge
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Close to leopard-rich Block 1
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En-suite tents, pool and lake suites
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Expert naturalist-led game drives
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All-inclusive communal dining
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Design a journey featuring Leopard Trails Yala
Our designers will weave this property into your itinerary — preferred rooms, private transfers, added benefits, and the moments only an Āvara guest receives.