Yala Jungle Haven

We had a wonderful stay here. The family who runs the place are incredibly kind and welcoming. The warmth and genuine hospitality made our vacation even more special.The Safari organised by the place was great, the driver and knowledgeable guide were brilliant. Would definitely recommend! Outdoor dinner set up around the fire 🔥was beautiful. A charming and comfortable stay with wonderful staff, good food and amazing location.

De gastvrijheid en behulpzaamheid van de eigenaar. Bovendien verzorgde hij een prima safari. Hij heeft ons ook meegenomen voor een wandeling rondom de lodge

Loved the wild jungle setting and the wonderful owner.

Nothing to dislike. Would have booked an AC room if there was one available but the fans were fine.

Es war ein fantastisches Erlebnis! Der Besitzer ist extrem freundlich, man bekommt alles, was im Dschungel möglich ist, extrem gutes Essen, Früchte, Wasser und davon soviel, wie man niemals essen und trinken kann. Die Hütte war extrem sauber und das ganze Anwesen extrem liebevoll hergerichtet. Das Leben mitten in der Natur mit Tieren, Blick auf die Wasserstelle inmitten von wunderbaren Bäumen (inklusive einem Hochsitz auf dem Baum) ist einzigartig und unglaublich friedvoll. Abends gibt es Essen mit Lagerfeuer und Fackeln auf einem Felsen mit tollem Blick in die Sterne. Außerdem wurde uns eine Safari organisiert mit einem extrem guten, erfahrenen Fahrer, der unglaublich scharfe Augen hatte, alle Tiere kannte und uns soviel Zeit, wie wir wollten, bei den Beobachtungen gab. Ebenso ging unser Host am Abend mit uns auf eine Buschwanderung, auf der wir ebenfalls viele Tiere und Spuren sahen und am 2. Abend führte er uns noch zu einem anderen wunderbaren Platz. Auch er kannte alle Tiere und Pflanzen. Um den Dschungel richtig zu erleben, ist das DER Platz- besser geht es gar nicht. Es war das Highlight unserer Reise.

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The experience was amazing. Truly unique.

What an incredible stay! We spent two nights at Yala Jungle Haven and it was truly magical. The place feels pure and peaceful. It is back-to-basic, but spotless and beautiful, with lots of shade. Right next to our hut was a small watering spot where water buffalo and even a crocodile came to drink, plus a birdwatching hut and several relaxing seating areas. Dinner was served on a rock lit by torches (absolutely unforgettable) and afterwards we went stargazing. We joined two safari tours and spotted five leopards, many elephants, countless deer and an amazing variety of birds. The food was great and plentiful, and our host knew everything about the wildlife and nature around us. I genuinely could have stayed much longer. An amazing, peaceful experience. Highly, highly recommended!

I left Yala National Park not only with incredible safari memories, but also with a new friend. Thusara is one of the warmest, kindest people I have ever met, and I will truly miss him. I could honestly write a whole book about everything that was wonderful here, but I’ll try to keep it short. The safari with him as our guide was absolutely amazing. We enjoyed the first one so much that we spontaneously decided to do a second safari the next day. On both days we saw leopards and many other incredible animals. The food was great, the dogs in the camp were adorable and incredibly friendly, and having dinner by the campfire under the starry sky was something really special. What stood out just as much was the kindness and hospitality of the host. We were even lucky enough to meet his wonderful family, which made the experience feel even more personal. To those who complain in the reviews about missing electricity or cold water: you should remember that you are in the jungle. The accommodation has everything your heart could wish for and even more. The rooms were perfectly clean. All in all, this was an unforgettable experience that I will always remember.