Leopard Safaris Yala

Leopard Safaris was an incredible experience for our family! The naturalists were knowledgeable and passionate, making every moment exciting. We were lucky enough to see a tusker, but even without the big cats, the wildlife and scenery were breathtaking. Our accommodations were comfortable and the food was delicious. We especially appreciated the activities for our 7-year-old son, which kept him engaged and entertained. We highly recommend Leopard Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Yala, Sri Lanka

A truly wonderful family experience. From the moment you are met at the drop off point it is clear you are in safe hands with experienced staff who will do everything to make your stay excellent. Checking in was swift and easy, the staff laughed and joked with my 5 year old so we could get our luggage installed and clothing changed from our long travel. We shared drinks and stories with the other guests (mostly what animals they'd seen and still wanted to) then we joined together for the most delicious and authentic Sri Lankan lunch feast. The food our whole stay was fantastic. Communal eating so guests swap stories and chat was great. A table full of laughter and food. They catered to my son who can be fussy but he definitely had enough to eat. The safaris themselves were an absolutely unforgettable delight. Maybe we were extremely fortunate but we managed to see an example of every one of the animals at home in the park. My advice is to keep your expectations realistic. You aren't going to see a leopard take down a deer, you just won't, but if you're lucky you may see one basking in the sun. Be patient and stay quiet and you'll be rewarded. My 5 year old has a profound love of nature after his experience seeing expert guides excited to share their knowledge. Prasantha was our guide and has a wonderful way with his knowledge and a gentle and intelligent nature. When you return to camp in the evening it is transformed into a torch lit wonderland. Romantic and inspiring. The rooms and service are excellent and this is a fantastically well managed property. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone who loves nature and wants a luxury experience. I'd return tomorrow if I could. Can't wait to come back and visit the tree my son planted. 5 Great Big Stars! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

We first stayed with Noel and the team at Leopard Safaris over 14 years ago on honeymoon; this year we returned with our children had (another!) magical time in Yala thanks to Noel and the amazing team. We had a great time and the kids loved it – our guide was great with our daughter and our son, and helping us all to spot lots of different animals and birds on our drives, not to mention a couple of leopards that we were lucky enough to see. While the leopards are obviously a highlight, its worth not being too fixated on them as there are plenty of other wonders to enjoy - not least some of the scenery. The camp was a definite change from 14years ago when the set up was simple tents in the park itself (no longer allowed). But this meant an upgrade in comfort, with an amazing family room - big double bed and spacious bunks for the kids, both with comfortable mattresses. The bathroom was well appointed - and you can have a shower under the stars. The food at camp was amazing - I ate far too much - and the whole space was very comfortable, with the pool a particular hit with all the family after a long morning in the heat. Thank you to all the team - particularly Manu, Ravi, Cecile and of course Noel. Hopefully next time it won't be 14 years before we see you again.

Quite a wonderful place to stay. The staff were helpful and attentive and our accommodation was above expectations. One does need to remember that this is still a camping facility with luxurious touches. The open air shower is fun but this does mean that you may be joined by a frog or gecko whilst abluting. The food was excellant Sri Lankan cuisine. Much effort is made to provide a lovely setting to eat, with torches, fairy lights and a fire in the evening. Meals tend to be a communal affair but provision can be made for sepearate dining, for example when we were leaving whilst the others were on the morning safari. The guides for the safari were knowlegeable and enthusiastic. Personaly we loved our stay. Although some might find things rustic, that is the nature of a campsite over a hotel and for us, part of the attraction.

First of all, Sri Lanka is very much open for tourism despite the economic troubles - we felt very safe and welcomed and saw nothing of the riots. The Sri Lankans desperately need tourists to come now so don’t hesitate! We had a fabulous couple of days at Leopard Safaris. Dani and the team went above and beyond to make it a brilliant experience. The four drives we did were incredible and we saw elephants, monkeys, birds, deer and the elusive leopards- seeing a mum and her two cubs very close up on the last morning. The driver and guide were a brilliant team working out where to look and made sure we were in the right place at the right time. They were very respectful of the animals and clearly loved their jobs. Back at camp the food was superb and the accommodation very comfortable. I can’t recommend this place enough.