Animal View Point Yala

We had a pleasant stay at the tree house. It is quite new and even if there are frogs coming up the toilet (expected in the forest area) it is very clean. Shashika is a very passionate owner who cares about his guests needs. When we had an issue he was very quick to respond and help. He also booked us a private safari tour at a good price. The food (home made from his mom!) was one of the best we had in Srilanka. We also enjoyed the delightful conversations with him.

Unfortunately sometimes there was no water because the pump would stop working, but Shashika tried to fix it immediately when we texted/called him.

It’s a true gem in the middle of the jungle. If you like nature and raw environment, this is for you. Plus, the owner and his family are really good people and they will help you with planning and day-to-day things. You can have a walk around the damp water and enjoy the view on animals and nature. I hope to go back one day and I can only recommend this over again!

Everything was beyond expectations and perfect. There was some accumulated water on the floor in the bathroom as the shower is place beside the toilet so wear flip flop and it wont be bothering.

The owner, Shashika, was so friendly, hospitable and generous with his time and knowledge of the area. The home cooked meals were exceptional, and though you don’t choose what dishes you get, we got serve a huge variety (our favourite being the fish!). This is also located within the radius of the Yala National Park pick-ups, and Shashika called our tour guide the night before to confirm the pick-up address. Before we left, we also got invited by Shashika to plant our very own little soursop fruit tree which we hope to visit in the future! I’ve tried to upload some beautiful photos but sadly the Booking.com app keeps abruptly crashing every time I do so.

We spent 1 night in the tree house in a very peaceful location on the perimeter of Yala NP. A first time tree house experience for us which was very interesting. We loved Shashika’s enthusiasm for all things eco & his plans for future expansion. He took us on a tour around the lake which was calm & peaceful & he made us feel most welcome. His mum cooked a delicious Sri Lankan evening meal & breakfast. If you’re looking for an eco experience this is the place to go but bear in mind its not a luxury stay.

The bedroom & ensuite bathroom is small, stairs are steep but its a treehouse & relatively comfortable with nice double bed & mozzie net. We arrived in the dark & it took a while to adjust to low level lighting. Its only accessible by tuk tuk so we were dropped off by our driver away from the property & transported by tuk tuk to Animal View Point. It is in a very remote location.

This is the perfect place for people who love nature and still want comfort. The location is right next to Yala park. The view from the treehouse over Yala park is magnificent. The host is extremely helpful regarding safari, transport and more.The food is tasty, locally produced and fresh, so there is no reason to go into town to eat.

Nothing, all was perfect.

This was our highlight of Sri Lanka, it was an amazing experience. The viewpoint is between rice fields, lakes and yala national park is very close by. There are elephants close by and the farmers of the rice fields are guarding their fields from the elephants. From the threehut you can see farmers searching for the elephants and making sounds, this was all explained by the host and we met the farmers. It was a local experience because all of this. The host was very friendly and helpful. The dinner he and is family made was amazing. He took us also on a long walk, we saw many animals like crocodils!

Just staying two nights in the threehut :)

A beautiful treehouse amongst nature. Shashika was wonderful and made sure we were safe, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The food was incredible and he taught us lots about the local cuisine and especially the tea! We arrived around 2pm and after a welcome drink we had a couple of hours to relax before we went for a guided sunset walk with Shashika around the local area. We then had a delicious dinner. Shashika helped us to book a safari for the following day, and also a taxi to take us to our next location. He is so passionate about his business and keeping guests safe, and clearly works incredibly hard. We had a truly fantastic time at this jungle retreat, it was an incredible and unique experience! This review is based on what this stay is: a treehouse in the middle of the jungle. If you are expecting luxury air conditioned accommodation then this is not for you. You are in the middle of the jungle in a treehouse - it is incredible, but it is not luxurious. Occasional insects/small animals (e.g. frogs) can get into the treehouse. The mosquito net does a wonderful job of keeping you protected during the night, but if you don’t like the idea of being among nature, then you would likely not enjoy this stay. We really loved it, and if we are ever back in Sri Lanka we will come back to visit and to see Shashika. Thank you for everything!

Nothing - we had a wonderful stay :)