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Ceylon Wild Safaris

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
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Ceylon Wild Safaris offers a unique and eco-friendly escape in the heart of Yala National Park’s buffer zone.

Located about 40 minutes from the quieter Katagamuwa entrance, the property consists of six comfortable tents all with a small private pool.This fully solar-powered property blends simple living with comfort, providing an authentic yet surprisingly refined experience. While the setup may appear straightforward at first, a few nights here reveal the thoughtful design and attention to detail that make it a standout. The campsite spans 2.5 acres, nestled within an 18-acre plot of land, offering a peaceful and immersive retreat. Ceylon Wild Safaris is the result of a passionate initiative by individuals committed to wildlife conservation. Its dedication to sustainability is evident throughout, making it an ideal choice for eco-conscious travellers looking for a unique, low-impact safari experience.

Ceylon Wild Safaris offers six spacious and comfortable tents, each tucked away in a private space bordered by thatched coconut palms. Elevated slightly above ground level, the tents provide ample room both indoors and outdoors, offering a perfect blend of privacy and comfort. Inside, each tent is thoughtfully designed with functionality in mind. The interiors are spacious, with enough room to accommodate two double beds, a small dressing table, a wardrobe, and a clothes rack. Bathrobes, towels, and toiletries are provided for added convenience. The adjoining bathroom features twin vanities and a shower space, which opens onto an outdoor platform at the back of the tent. The platform offers a beautiful view of the surrounding wilderness and features a plunge pool, a refreshing and welcome addition in this tropical environment. For comfort, all tents are equipped with inverter A/C and Wi-Fi, ensuring a cool and connected stay in the midst of nature.

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What we love

    • Simple and in keeping with its surroundings, we like the authentic and paired back to nature vibe of Ceylon Wild Safaris
    • The tents are comfortable and air conditioned
    • They consider the environment with no plastic bottles

It's simple and small so don't expect luxuries

Food is fairly simple and Sri Lankan so don't expect anything extravagant

Families are welcome, catering for children 6 years +

As a conservation-based operation, Ceylon Wild Safaris takes great care to instil the importance of nature into every client and employee. Being entirely solar-powered, Ceylon Wild Safaris also has a no-plastic bottle policy at the camp and promotes waste separation at the site. They are keen to hear back from clients on their sustainability initiatives and what can be done to improve them.

Ceylon Wild Safaris is in an isolated area in Yala's buffer zone and is closer to the Katagamuwa entrance of the park, about 40 minutes away. The journey from Colombo will take about five-and-a-half hours while Galle is about four hours away.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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