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Safari jeeps, park bungalows and hotel stays, arranged by one team. Your total includes DWC park tickets and fees, and we collect them ahead of time so you skip the gate queue.
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Sixty seconds to request. Your total includes DWC park tickets and fees.
Important, before you book
- Rates are for one jeep, and your group can include up to 5 people for that cost.
- Your total includes DWC park entry tickets, the service charge, the vehicle fee and VAT, calculated for your group.
- Cozy jeeps are side-seating Mahindra or Tata. Luxury jeeps are forward-facing Mitsubishi or Toyota, at a surcharge. Jeep rates vary by zone; only park tickets vary by visitor category.
- Rates include hotel pickup within the Tissamaharama area.
- The safari duration can vary with the ground situation on the day.
- Once booked, no refunds can be made.
Park bungalows
Sleep inside the park in a Department of Wildlife Conservation bungalow. Ondaatje and Warahana are open for booking now; the rest are currently unavailable. Bungalows are per group of around ten, and rates are shared on request. Every stay is run by the village operators your booking supports.

Ondaatje
AvailableRiverside lodge deep in Block I, closest to the leopard rocks.
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Warahana
AvailableElevated bungalow above the Warahana plains, wide sunset views.
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Mahasilawa
UnavailableLakeside bungalow by the Maha Seelawa tank.
Currently unavailable
New Buthawa
UnavailableContemporary bungalow near the Buthawa wetland.
Currently unavailable
Old Buthawa
UnavailableThe classic Buthawa bungalow, quiet and old-world.
Currently unavailable
Heenwewa
UnavailableSecluded bungalow beside the Heenwewa tank.
Currently unavailable
Thalgasmankada
UnavailableRemote riverbank bungalow among old palu trees.
Currently unavailableHotel stays
Prefer a hotel?
Tell us your dates and what you are after. We come back with vetted options near the gate or on the coast, and handle the booking alongside your safari.
Booking conditions & refund policy
Booking conditions
- A booking is confirmed only after payment, and at least 2 hours before your park entrance time.
- Rates are for one jeep and cover a group of up to 5. Your total includes DWC park entry tickets, service charge, vehicle fee and VAT.
- Cozy jeeps (Mahindra or Tata) have side-facing seating; luxury jeeps (Mitsubishi or Toyota) are forward-facing, at a surcharge. Jeep rates vary by zone; park tickets vary by visitor category.
- Park entry tickets are set by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and their prices and availability can change without notice.
- Rates include hotel pickup within the Tissamaharama area. Pickups further away carry an additional charge.
- Your assigned tour operator reaches out to you directly. We share the operator's contact details as soon as payment is confirmed.
- The safari duration can vary with the ground situation on the day.
- Please carry valid photo ID or a passport that matches the booking.
- Safaris run 06:00 to 18:00 with an experienced tracker in every vehicle. Park rules apply throughout.
Refund policy
- Once a booking is confirmed, no refunds can be made.
- Park entry tickets are non-refundable in every case, even though they are included in your total.
- If we or the park cancel for closure, weather or animal safety, we offer a free re-booking for another date.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or email safari@yalasafarisrilanka.lk.