Lake Front Yala Safari - Kataragama

Lakefront 3-star guesthouse in Kataragama with direct Yala National Park safari access

Safari and Wildlife

Lake Front Yala Safari provides direct access to Yala National Park through the less crowded Kataragama entrance. The owner, an experienced Yala safari guide, operates private safari trips using his own jeep. Guests frequently spot leopards, sloth bears, and elephants during full-day safaris, with packed breakfast and lunch prepared by the family.

Dining and Local Experiences

Dinusha, the mother of the family, offers a cooking class where guests can learn to prepare traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry. She makes meals from freshly harvested garden ingredients, including coconut, mangoes, and jackfruit from the property's trees. Guests eat on a private terrace overlooking the garden, and the family also arranges temple tours with their English-speaking daughter Nithya.

Accommodations

Lake Front Yala Safari Kataragama offers Deluxe Double Rooms measuring roughly 25 m², each equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hot-water shower. Each room includes a private balcony with a view of the lake or garden, plus a dining table and desk for guest use. The rooms are set within the family compound, separated from the main house for privacy.

On-Site Services

The property provides free on-site private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Lake Front Yala Safari offers bicycle and car rental services for guests to explore Kataragama. The hotel also arranges a paid shuttle service to and from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

Safety and Policies

The hotel has 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside the property, plus a safety deposit box for guest valuables. All rooms are non-smoking, and pets are allowed on request at no extra charge. The property maintains a full-day security presence with staff available around the clock.

• Location: 2 km from Kataragama Temple, 32 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
• Rooms: Deluxe Double Rooms with private balcony, garden views, and private bathroom
• Unique Opportunities: Yala National Park access through less crowded Kataragama entrance; on-site safari trips with an experienced guide; Cooking class with the family
• Transportation: Bicycle and car rental services available on-site; shuttle service operates for guests
• Service: 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and full-day security with CCTV in common areas and outside the property
• Extras: On-site picnic tables, outdoor furniture, terrace, and garden for guest use; grocery deliveries available