Laya Safari - Yala National Park

Operated by the Sri Lanka Army, Laya Safari offers comfortable and well-maintained accommodation with direct access to Yala National Park. It provides a good value option for families and travelers seeking a reliable base for game drives to see leopards, elephants, and other wildlife without compromising on comfort.

Location
Yala National Park, Southern & Southeastern Dry Zone, Sri Lanka, South Asia
Type
hotel
Coordinates
6.315500, 81.435000
Price range
mid-range
Best season
February to July for dry season game viewing
Website
https://www.layasafari.lk/
Activities
hotel
Rooms
20
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free options typically available upon request.
Child-friendly
Yes
Pool/Spa
Available
Tank Filling
mid-range

PlnrScore: 32/100

Best Time to Visit Laya Safari

The best months to visit Laya Safari are February, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 25.26°C, rainfall 139.5mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 81.9%
  • February: Great, temperature 26.12°C, rainfall 53.1mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 77.8%
  • March: Great, temperature 26.96°C, rainfall 88.7mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 78.1%
  • April: Great, temperature 27.53°C, rainfall 117.3mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 80.9%
  • May: Good, temperature 28.18°C, rainfall 144mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 78.3%
  • June: Great, temperature 29.55°C, rainfall 44.5mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 66.3%
  • July: Great, temperature 29.36°C, rainfall 63.1mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 65.9%
  • August: Great, temperature 29.2°C, rainfall 79.2mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 66%
  • September: Great, temperature 28.66°C, rainfall 74.1mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 69%
  • October: Good, temperature 27.4°C, rainfall 206.2mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 76.4%
  • November: Good, temperature 25.64°C, rainfall 376.5mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 86.9%
  • December: Good, temperature 25.48°C, rainfall 237.4mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 84.5%

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