Contact us
City Office
Sarinto (Private) Limited
405/14, Samanpura,
Kottawa,
Sri Lanka
Camp Site
Ceylon Wild Safaris – Yala
Situlpawwa Road, Bodhirajapura
Kataragama.
For Reservations and Rate Inquiries
Gayathri – +94 76 919 2021
sales@ceylonwildsafaris.com
For Guest Arrivals and Departures
Andre – +94 (74) 322 1796
Indika – +94 (77) 788 2711
Where We're Based (Camp Site Location)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is camping at Ceylon Wild Safaris?
Ceylon Wild Safaris invites you to enjoy a truly authentic safari experience. Our camps are setup in the heart of Sri Lanka’s exotic jungles giving you an opportunity to explore the island’s spectacular array of wildlife. Our camps are the epitome of natural elegance and exclusivity. Explore some of Sri Lanka’s most remote corners, complete with all the comforts and amenities of the modern explorer. We provide all inclusive packages that include game drives, accommodation, food, and drink
What is the best time of day to see wildlife?
Early morning and the hours preceding sunset are ideal times to view wildlife. Clients are taken on game drives during these times
What is the best time of year to see wildlife?
There is something for everyone at all times of the year whether it be Sloth Bear sightings during the Palu season, migratory birds during the winter months, or Leopards near waterholes during the drier months. Please contact us for more details on the best time of year to visit based on your specific requirements.
Do children accompany their parents to Ceylon Wild Safaris?
We encourage family groups and young children. A couple of nights spent at Ceylon Wild Safaris can be an exciting and educational experience for young children. We encourage them to learn the names of mammals and birds, take dips in the river, browse through our library, as well as listen to stories of the jungle around the campfire.
What are the meals like at Ceylon Wild Safaris?
Enjoy fine cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients by our specially trained cook and served by an attentive staff. Dine under the stars, in our dining tent or even near the wawa! We do cater to vegetarians and others with specific requirements if informed in advance. We serve a variety of Sri Lankan, Asian, and Continental cuisine.
What if it rains? Should I visit during the monsoon?
How secure are my belongings? Will there be a safe/locker?
Is there anywhere I can charge my laptop/phone/camera battery?
We do provide charging points for small electronic devices such as laptops, mobile phones, and camera batteries. Please speak to the camp manager about charging your electronic items.
Does Ceylon Wild Safaris provide laundry facilities?
As the camp based on buffer zone on the Yala Park; Ceylon Wild Safaris strives to use water sparingly and leave a low carbon footprint. Hence, we do not provide laundry facilities.
Check in times?
Guests will be expected to reach our designated pick up location around 13:30hrs and will be driven to the camp in our vehicle.
Check out times?
Clients will be taken back to the pickup point at around 10:30hrs on the day of departure and are expected to make their own travel arrangements from that point on.
Is there mobile phone reception?
There are a few areas within the park that have mobile phone reception. The reception at these points are enough to take a quick phone call or send a text message. It is unlikely that you will be able to use 4G devices such as an ipad to surf the internet for any significant amount of time.
Maximum number of people in each safari vehicle?
We generally limit this to 6 clients per safari vehicle in sharing basis. An exclusive vehicle can be arranged at extra cost.
Maximum number of people at camp?
Camping with Ceylon Wild Safaris is best enjoyed with no more than 12 people at camp so as to maintain the exclusivity. However, for groups travelling together we can arrange up to 18 people.