Comfortable Accommodation: Wadula Safari - Yala in Kataragama offers a lodge with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a concierge, and full-day security.
Convenient Facilities: The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and free private parking. Additional services include bike and car hire, room service, and breakfast in the room.
Local Attractions: Kataragama Temple is 2 km away, while Situlpawwa is 15 km distant. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 35 km from the lodge.
Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, deserts, safaris, and lakes.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Amazing service and facilities. I was so impressed by everything. A really well ran place!”
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Leanne
United Kingdom
“An absolutely fantastic stay! The lodge is in a beautiful private location close to Yala National Park, with stunning interiors and everything we could possibly need. We loved being able to walk down to the lake to watch buffalo and crocodiles....”
Danny
United Kingdom
“These guys have got all their processes in place, and it runs seamlessly. Everything was excellent, from communication prior to arrival, to the welcoming, to the room and to an amazing dinner in the restaurant. It was faultless. We booked a Safari...”
Anna
Netherlands
“Our family stayed in two rooms at Wadula Safari in July 2025. The rooms were perfectly clean and stylishly decorated. Everything worked, and every detail had been carefully considered. Good air conditioning and a wonderful shower. The grounds...”
Avineash
Sri Lanka
“The property was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle — peaceful, calm, and incredibly relaxing. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy nature.”
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Paul
Australia
“Great location on a picturesque lake. Very close to safari which they organised for us! The staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was exceptionally good and a lot of it 👍🏻”
Ekaterina
France
“Great facilities and location, we were right next to the entrance of the Yala Safari. The staff was adorable, and the breakfast was good.”
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Benjamin
United Kingdom
“The best place to stay when visiting Yala National Park. Great facilities, A/C, comfortable bed, nice bathroom.
The staff are great, and will drop you in and pick up from the town - they will also arrange safaris for you, we saw plenty of...”
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Paul
Australia
“Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Great location close to the entrance of the park. Excellent safari was organised.
Lovely setting in a forest near a lake and with animals in the vicinity. Was very peaceful.
Clean comfortable rooms.
Very...”
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Debbie
Australia
“Idyllic peaceful location in the jungle on the edge of a lake. So quiet & convenient for Yala. Owners & staff very attentive & incredibly helpful. Fabulous food.
We wish we had arranged our safari directly with Wadula. Would recommend to other...”
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Chloe
Ireland
“Amazing service and facilities. I was so impressed by everything. A really well ran place!”
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Leanne
United Kingdom
“An absolutely fantastic stay! The lodge is in a beautiful private location close to Yala National Park, with stunning interiors and everything we could possibly need. We loved being able to walk down to the lake to watch buffalo and crocodiles....”
Danny
United Kingdom
“These guys have got all their processes in place, and it runs seamlessly. Everything was excellent, from communication prior to arrival, to the welcoming, to the room and to an amazing dinner in the restaurant. It was faultless. We booked a Safari...”
Anna
Netherlands
“Our family stayed in two rooms at Wadula Safari in July 2025. The rooms were perfectly clean and stylishly decorated. Everything worked, and every detail had been carefully considered. Good air conditioning and a wonderful shower. The grounds...”
Avineash
Sri Lanka
“The property was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle — peaceful, calm, and incredibly relaxing. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy nature.”
P
Paul
Australia
“Great location on a picturesque lake. Very close to safari which they organised for us! The staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was exceptionally good and a lot of it 👍🏻”
Ekaterina
France
“Great facilities and location, we were right next to the entrance of the Yala Safari. The staff was adorable, and the breakfast was good.”
B
Benjamin
United Kingdom
“The best place to stay when visiting Yala National Park. Great facilities, A/C, comfortable bed, nice bathroom.
The staff are great, and will drop you in and pick up from the town - they will also arrange safaris for you, we saw plenty of...”
P
Paul
Australia
“Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Great location close to the entrance of the park. Excellent safari was organised.
Lovely setting in a forest near a lake and with animals in the vicinity. Was very peaceful.
Clean comfortable rooms.
Very...”
D
Debbie
Australia
“Idyllic peaceful location in the jungle on the edge of a lake. So quiet & convenient for Yala. Owners & staff very attentive & incredibly helpful. Fabulous food.
We wish we had arranged our safari directly with Wadula. Would recommend to other...”
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House rules
Wadula Safari - Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Wadula Safari - Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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