Okanda Campsite (DWC) - Yala National Park - Block 5
A designated public campsite within Kumana National Park (adjacent to Yala Block 5), offering a raw, self-sufficient wilderness camping experience. Ideal for adventurous travelers who bring their own gear and supplies. Access to basic facilities like water and toilets may be available, booked directly through the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
- Location
- Yala National Park - Block 5, Southern & Southeastern Dry Zone, Sri Lanka, South Asia
- Type
- budget_camp
- Coordinates
- 6.670000, 81.800000
- Price range
- budget
- Capacity
- 20 guests
- Child-friendly
- Yes
PlnrScore: 20/100
Best Time to Visit Okanda Campsite (DWC)
The best months to visit Okanda Campsite (DWC) are February, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 25.41°C, rainfall 126.1mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 79.5%
- February: Great, temperature 26.41°C, rainfall 59.1mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 74.3%
- March: Great, temperature 27.19°C, rainfall 90.6mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 75.3%
- April: Great, temperature 27.38°C, rainfall 146mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 80.5%
- May: Good, temperature 27.73°C, rainfall 169.2mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 79.7%
- June: Great, temperature 28.94°C, rainfall 37.4mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 68.1%
- July: Great, temperature 28.82°C, rainfall 55mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 67.3%
- August: Great, temperature 28.72°C, rainfall 63mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 67%
- September: Great, temperature 28.15°C, rainfall 73.6mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 70.4%
- October: Good, temperature 27.04°C, rainfall 204.4mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 77.1%
- November: Good, temperature 25.45°C, rainfall 400.5mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 86.7%
- December: Good, temperature 25.42°C, rainfall 239.9mm, sunshine 8.9 hrs, humidity 83.5%
Other Safari Lodges in Yala National Park - Block 5
Parks in Southern & Southeastern Dry Zone
- Great and Little Basses FMA
- Katagamuwa Sanctuary
- Kataragama Sanctuary
- Kudumbigala Panama Sanctuary
- Kumana National Park
- Lahugala Kitulana National Park
- Lunugamwehera National Park
- Udawalawe National Park
- Ussangoda National Park
- Yala National Park
- Yala National Park - Block 1
- Yala National Park - Block 2
- Yala National Park - Block 3
- Yala National Park - Block 4
- Yala Strict Nature Reserve