Wilderness camping in Sri Lanka is the most exciting way to stay overnight in nature. It is a memorable experience in the lush green environment with a tropical climate. Safari Camp Holiday allows you to get up-close & personal with Nature, Observe Wilderness in all its beauty, splendor and complexities.
Sri Lanka which was described by Marco Polo as the most beautiful island in the world – is an increasingly popular destination for those seeking a holiday away from the usual tourist circuit. Wilderness camping sites may include pitching tent in a cave or under a rock face, by the lakeside or high on the plateau. National parks, sanctuaries and nature reserves abound on this compact little island nation, each offering a plethora of unique landscapes and a stunning variety of both endemic and migratory wildlife. While leopards, elephants and sloth bears are among the favorites of the terrestrial animals to be witnessed in the wild, Sri Lanka also has a vast range of bird species, numerous amphibians and an immense variety of reptiles resident in its wilds.
Something can be found to suit every wildlife enthusiast’s palate here, and since Sri Lanka is a small island, you will find that you can squeeze in a multitude of activities in just one single holiday.
Camping Sites in Sri Lanka
Horton Plains
Available camp sites: Campsite 1, 2, 3.
Time of the year: Dec:Feb:-OK but very cold, Mar:Apr:-Nice, May:Jun:-Rainy, Jul:Sep:-Extremely Windy and can rain, Oct:Nov:-Rainy
Udawalawa National Park
Available camp sites: Panshadara, Renagala(Reenagala), Alimankada, Pilimaddara
Time of the year: Oct:Feb:-Rainy, Mar:Jun:-OK but can rain, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Yala National Park (Block1)
Available camp sites: Jamburagala, Kosgasmankada, Saifudeen
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Yala National Park (Block2)
Available camp sites: Poththana, Nuga sevana, Mahirawa, Pilinnawa
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Wilpattu National Park
Available camp sites: Kali Villu, Marawila, Palugahathure, Kokmote, Mailawila
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Galoya National Park
Available camp sites: Nigala Side: Makara (May not be available during school holidays), Seenukgala, Mahadorowwa, Paraviyan Ara Inginiyagala Side: Kossapola, Kebellapola
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Kumana National Park (Yala East)
Available camp sites: Kumbukkan Moya, GalAmuna, Eda Kumbuka 1 (by the river), Eda Kumbuka 2 (by the river), Bakinigaha (Alimankada) and Heraligas Ara
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Knuckles Conservation Forest – Deanston
Available camp sites: Dothalugala Campsite & Camping Cabin
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but strong winds and quite Dry
Knuckles Conservation Forest – Illukkumbura (Close to Pallegama, Reverstan, Pitawala, Raththota)
Available camp sites: Two camp sites near Telgamu Oya at Illukkumbura
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jul:Sep:-Good but strong winds and quite Dry. Less water in the streams
Bundala National Park
Available camp sites: one by the sea near sand dune and one near the lagoon
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jun:Sep:-Best, specially because of the elephant gathering
Kaudulla National Park
Available camp sites: walioya & Kubuk sewana
Time of the year: Oct:Jan:-Rainy, Feb:Jun:-Good, Jun:Sep:-Good but Dry
Places to Camp outside National Parks
- Pattipola
- Loggaloya
- GonaganAra
- Welioya (Neluyaya)
- Manakanda, Maradankadawela
- Soro Bora Wewa
- Sembuwatta Lake, Matale
- Forest Department Campsite in Habarana – Hurulu Eco Park and more
- Summit of Namunukula
- Summit of Wangedigala
- Summit of Havagala
- Kalpitiya Beach
- Gange Wadiya
- Ella Rock
- Fishing Huts
- Delft Island, Jaffna
- Summit of Knuckles 2nd (and 4th) Peaks
