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    Laya Safari

    Hotel · Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

    Mid-range
    PlnrScore 32
    Best time
    Feb, Jun, Jul
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    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.

    Why stay at Laya Safari

    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    20

    Best season

    February to July for dry season game viewing

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Activities
    hotel
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free options typically available upon request.

    Best time to stay at Laya Safari

    Best months:
    February
    June
    July
    Jan
    Good25°C140mm
    Feb
    Great26°C53mm
    Mar
    Great27°C89mm
    Apr
    Good28°C117mm
    May
    Good28°C144mm
    Jun
    Great30°C45mm
    Jul
    Great29°C63mm
    Aug
    Great29°C79mm
    Sep
    Great29°C74mm
    Oct
    Fair27°C206mm
    Nov
    Fair26°C377mm
    Dec
    Fair25°C237mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest town

    Tissamaharama

    10 km away

    Nearest airport

    Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW)

    41 km from the park

    International airport

    Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)

    184 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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