Leopard Trails

The staff at the retreat are happy to organise a private dinner in the bush, complete with a “bush chandelier” – a collection of antique kerosene lanterns that twinkle under the night sky, for a romantic experience that verges on out-of-this-world.

Nestled in the heartland of Sri Lanka’s beloved Yala National Park, Leopard Trails is a lesson in luxurious jungle styling and elegance that doesn’t compromise a single tooth or nail of its wild spirit.  Each of the meticulously decorated luxury tents feels like a true oasis, complete with Ceylon safari-inspired décor and a generously-sized private verandah – as well as both indoor and outdoor showering areas in the deluxe tent options. The camp is proud to be practice responsible tourism, working with the local community as staff and suppliers and constantly honing environmental practices.

Safari tours are arranged each morning and night to provide guests with the best possible opportunity to marvel at the beauty of the natural world that teems all around them – the leopard is the star of the show, but the camp’s expert guides are always keen to showcase the diversity of the region with its hundreds of birds and butterfly species alongside elephants, deer, crocodiles and more. Gourmands will also find cause to celebrate – Leopard Trails offers a truly delectable dining set up, with Sri Lankan specialties offered in both tasting and cooking capacities.

The choice of experiences on hand here are wide, with everything from guided bush walks to Junior Ranger programs and helicopter chartering. Leopard Trails has proved so successful that it runs another outposts in Wilpattu National Park – seven hours’ north of Yala, Sri Lanka’s oldest national park is prized for its ancient archaeological ruins along with its large sand-rimmed Villus lakes, where a diverse variety of wildlife can also be found congregating.