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Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala National Park | Timbuktu Travel
Yala National Park

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

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About Wild Coast Tented Lodge

A luxurious tented offering in an excellent spot between the jungle and the sea in Yala.
Sri Lanka does an excellent line in properties that sit happily between wild jungles and blissful beaches, and Wild Coast Tented Lodge is no exception. Exquisitely designed, the tented camp is a stone's throw from Yala National Park, providing the perfect luxury from which to start your safari. Here, it's all tented suites (aptly named 'cocoons'), private plunge pools, incredible cuisine, and dreamy spa treatments. If that weren't enough, game drives into the park to find wild leopards, elephants and sloth bears are included twice daily - and the location, just on the edge of the park, is ideal.
Yala National Park , Sri Lanka
From $1.5K per person/per night
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36 Rooms
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The property

Surrounded by lush green jungle, this sprawling safari camp feels totally wild, yet with more than a few added luxuries. Dinner is best begun with a cocktail in the Ten Tuskers bar before heading to the chic, bamboo-clad pavilion for a feast of fresh seafood and local dishes. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears alert for the local hooligans, (AKA the monkeys) as they swing through the trees! If you're after relaxation, then be sure to spend some time lounging by the pool or enjoying a spa treatment.

The rooms

There are three types of 'cocoon' suites available - luxury, pool and family - and all 36 are dotted around a cluster of waterholes in the shape of a leopard's paw. All have polished teak floors and canvas walls, king-size beds, ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning (bliss), a viewing deck, WiFi, minibar and sound system. The cocoon pool suites have their own plunge pool and the family suites sleep four in the main cocoon and two in the playful 'urchin' outside.

Activities

The pièces de résistance at Wild Coast is the incredible wildlife opportunities - enjoy game drives to spot a plethora of animals (leopard is always at the top of the list) or take a guided walk into the bush. Foodies can learn to cook Sri Lankan cuisine, or enjoy jungle-themed afternoon teas, and there are also visits to local landmarks like the monastery Sithulpawwa, and the temple complex Kataragama. Kids needs not miss out either and the junior ranger course will have them identifying tracks, pitching tents, and building campfires in no time.
Why we love it

Why we love it

Spotting leopard in the Yala National Park. There's no thrill like it.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

You may be on safari, but be sure to order a beach picnic and tuck into sumptuous cuisine as you recline on the warm sand. Who would have thought?!
Something to think about

Something to think about

Two of the cocoons have wheelchair access but the property as a whole isn't fully accessible.
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How to book Wild Coast Tented Lodge

How do I book Wild Coast Tented Lodge?

Wild Coast Tented Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Sri Lanka trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Sri Lanka trips featuring Wild Coast Tented Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Sri Lanka specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge?

Stays at Wild Coast Tented Lodge start from around $1.5K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Sri Lanka

Yala National Park

A famous, leopard-speckled slice of nature to make your big cat dreams come true.