Yala Villa - A Private Safari Villa near Yala National Park, Kirinda
Villas in Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Description
Staying this close to the park matters more than most people realise. Yala's gates open at 6.00am, and the first vehicles in get the quietest tracks and the best light, the window when leopards are still moving and the crowds haven't built. From a villa fifteen minutes away, that early start is genuinely achievable rather than a two-hour ordeal.
Villa Features
Recommended For
- Couples
- Family
- Friends
Villa Spaces
Three Ensuite Bedrooms, Sleeping Eleven
The villa's three spacious, air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms are arranged to sleep up to eleven guests in total, with king-size beds and additional sofa beds giving flexibility for families travelling with children or groups sharing. One of the bedrooms has a king bed with a sofa bed which can easily accommodate 3 whilst the other two bedrooms has a king bed and two sofa beds each which can easily accommodate 4 guests. Air conditioning throughout is no small thing in this part of the island: Yal
Pool, Verandahs and Living Spaces
Inside the main house, cooling polished-cement floors and soft sea-green accents set a calm, uncluttered tone, a deliberate contrast to the heat and dust of the landscape outside. The walls carry striking wildlife photography taken by the owner, images shot in this very park, which quietly sets the mood for what you've come here to see.
Two long verandahs run along the house and open directly onto the central garden and private swimming pool, and this is where most of the day ends up happening.
Dining, and a Fully Staffed Villa
Yala is gloriously remote, and that's part of the appeal, but it also means restaurants aren't on the doorstep. The villa solves this the right way: a dedicated in-house chef and a full staff team look after all the cooking, from home-style Sri Lankan rice and curry to poolside lunches and evening barbecues under a sky full of stars. Safari days start early and finish dusty, so meals here work around you rather than the other way round, an early coffee before a 5.30am departure, a proper breakfa
Yala National Park - What to Expect
Yala is Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife reserve and one of the best places on earth to see a leopard in the wild. The park's Block 1, reached through the Palatupana gate closest to Kirinda, holds the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world, roughly one animal per square kilometre, and because these leopards have grown used to vehicles, they're far less elusive here than in most parks. Alongside them you'll find a population of around 250–300 elephants, sloth bears, sambar and spotted
Kirinda and the Deep South
Beyond the park, this corner of Sri Lanka rewards a longer stay. Kirinda itself is a small fishing village with a historic clifftop temple looking out over the Indian Ocean, a good spot for sunset and a quiet counterpoint to the intensity of a game drive. The sacred pilgrimage town of Kataragama, one of the island's most important multi-faith sites, is a short drive inland. Birdwatchers should make time for Bundala National Park, a Ramsar wetland just along the coast where flamingos gather in se
Ideal For
Group safaris, multi-generational family adventures, and travellers who want a genuine wildlife experience with the privacy, space and service of their own fully staffed villa. It's particularly well suited to families with children, a pool to burn off energy between drives, a chef who'll cook what they'll actually eat, and no need to keep anyone quiet in a hotel corridor at 5am.
Reviews 8 reviews for Yala Villa - A Private Safari Villa near Yala National Park, Kirinda
Wow what an amazing place to stay near the jungle. I stayed there for three nights this time but I was also here 11 years ago. Nothing much has changed. It’s still super clean and spectacular. The staff were amazing and so attentive to my needs specially when I needed my gin and tonics food was fantastic and having a pool in this heat was great. The whole experience was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. I spoke to. I do have a couple of family friends that are coming over to Sri Lanka in the next couple of years and have told them of Yala Villa I’m hoping to be back next February with my husband and Brother and mum again and will definitely be coming down to stay 10 out of 10
We had a two night stay to celebrate my mother's birthday and we had booked the entire cozy Villa at yala. We used the pool for both days the kids enjoyed the pool. The food by chef shantha was delicious. The caretaker Sumedha had organised everything soo well. The villa was clean and spacious and the service was top quality. We will come back again for another stay. We thank the manager Shawn Pereira for supporting all our requests.
My friends and I (seven of us) stayed at Yala Villa for one night and we had an amazing time from check-in to checkout. The staff, especially the chef, went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The chef prepared Sri Lankan dishes that were absolutely delicious and definitely deserve a special mention.
The villa has three rooms and all three rooms has double bed and two of them has a sofa beds. The bathrooms are nicely designed with an antique touch, and the walls are decorated with beautiful wildlife photography. The villa is small, but the space is well-arranged and comfortable. Free Wi-Fi was available, which was convenient.
We enjoyed the pool, went for walks, and even visited a nearby temple. The staff were very knowledgeable and explained everything about the area. Overall, it was a lovely experience and we had a fantastic day.
Nice location. Comfortable and clean rooms. Good food and service.
I totally recommand that place in Yala ! The localisation is perfect for Safary (10 min for the entrance).
The place is really relaxing and peacefull, swimming, barbecue and the best service we ever had in Sri Lanka !
Bedroom are clean and with all the facilities needed !
Thanks again for the warm welcoming !
This is my second time visiting to this place. Love this place and the vila concept. They have changed the dorms concept for separate rooms. All round this place is amazing. Food is great and the service also good. But we have faced few difficulties as our wash room was clogged. And we have faced a small pilferage with the staff. We haven’t informed the staff because it’s a small item.
Beautiful place perfect for chilling with friends and doing safaris. Staff is really kind and helpful and most importantly food was amazing. Having a pool in yala really helps with the heat as well.
It was a very nice experience to start our honeymoon with friends in yala. Thank you for making it so special.
The place was very calm and relax. Staff also very helpful and friendly. Villa was consist with a outdoor pool,big garden,air conditioned rooms. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The location of the villa was very convenient and easy for go to kirinda beach and safari. Food was really delicious. They arranged us a garden BBQ also. We can recommend this place to anyone and thanks for excellent work for Mr.Praveen,Sumedha and caretaker 🤗
