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Big Game Yala by Eco Team

Kataragama · Sri Lanka

Katagamuwa, YalaView location

8.6/10Excellent50 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Big Game Yala by Eco Team

With a stay at Big Game Yala by Eco Team in Kataragama, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This tentalow is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Kataragama Temple Complex and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Sacred Bo Tree.

You can experience a safari adventure. This tentalow also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the tentalow's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

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Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.

With a stay at Big Game Yala by Eco Team in Kataragama, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park and Kataragama Temple. This tentalow is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Kataragama Archaeological Museum and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Kiri Vehera.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually furnished guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:30 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Special Instructions
    Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 190 per vehicle (one-way)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Yala National Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kataragama Archaeological Museum 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Kataragama Temple 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Kiri Vehera 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Sacred Bo Tree 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Lunugamvehera National Park 17 km / 10.6 mi
Sandagiri Wehera 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara 23 km / 14.3 mi
Tissa Lake 23.1 km / 14.3 mi
Yatala Dagoba 24 km / 14.9 mi
Patanangala Tsunami Memorial 24.4 km / 15.2 mi
Debarawewa Clock Tower 25 km / 15.6 mi
Debarawewa Lake 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Debarawewa Lake 25.9 km / 16.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Big Game Yala by Eco Team

8.6
Excellent
50 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Grisel
It was a great stay. Different experience but great. Near to the Yala National Park and very nice place in contact with nature and the best... they offered evening and night walks which was amazing. Lovely PLace. It is a MUST!!!

They also offer the safari tour to Yala National Park and it was AMAZING!!!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Carly
Great option for wanting to visit Yala. We stayed in the tent. Enough room
For two people. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom and toilet were the inside tent.
We were able to two safari on our one night stay. For our visit, we preferred the evening tour as seen a range of animals. MJ was a great guide
Food was good, nice candle lit dinner and interesting night walk
Included.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
ANNE
Le séjour s’est passé merveilleusement bien ! Un personnel aux petits soins , très accueillant et efficace, des repas excellents et des chambres tout confort
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2025
Darshan
The camp ground has a nice setup with a dining tent and lounge area. The food was pretty good overall but vegan options were limited for dinner. The safari was the best part with well maintained jeeps and a guide. Not a fan of the bathroom in the tent, it is hard to ignore the smells in a small tent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Kevin

Great stay here. Food options are limited, but great for a night or two.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Charlotte

Brilliant glamping experience

The tent was very spacious and clean. The beds were comfy and the entertainment was good. There were board games to play, books to read, wi-fi in the communal areas and sports to play. There was a BBQ meal in the evening which was very good and the children could roast marshmallows around the fire. Overall a great experience
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2024
Jeff
I’ve done a lot of Safaris and seen a lot of Safari camps, and this camp/glamping setup was one of the best. I mean electricity, hot water, and fan.. what’s not to love.

By far, the best meal offered was breakfast as I just felt dinner was a bit too basic. I also felt that they could have outlined the price individual drinks. I mean, I knew how much dinner and breakfast cost, but I was a little in the dark as to the rest of it.

However, the Safari was very cool, and even though we just missed seeing a leopard, we did see two Sloth Bears, which I’m told are even harder to see. All and all, Ysla Bih Game was a very nice camp
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2020
Jane
Wonderful out door experience. Well run by Saman. Very comfortable tent with adequate en suite shower etc.
Dinner around the fire was straight out of the film Out of Africa. Very good red wine. Didn’t try the white and the food was excellent. The safari was well worth the early start with a stop for breakfast served in the safari jeep. We had a drive and guide from the camp and a guide from the park too. They are amazing at spotting the game. You need at least 2 nights and it is a wonderful family experience too.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jan 2020
Denzil
service staff was wonderful, but needs quite a bit of training. Staff shift supervisor was much more experience and guest oriented than the Guest Relations manager. I briefly saw the camp manager and there was no sincerity. She was as the elusive leopard. Food was excellent so was the minor staff.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2020
Giuseppina

amp and Safari

Nice camp. Tent was lovely and spotless. I booked my safari through the camp. The nighttime (afternoon) safari was my favourite. Much smaller area to cover and fewer cars than in the morning. We saw two leopards. One having a nap and another trying to get some dinner. Lots of other stuff to see, elephants, crocodiles. Buffalo, Spotted Deer, Eagles, the list goes on. Would recommend.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2019
ann

1/2 day safari stay

Great one night stay with 1/2 day safari. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Lunch and eve meal good. Nice to sit around the bonfire under the night sky. Great morning safari and lucky to see 4 leopards amongst many other animals and birds. Thanks to all the staff for making our stay one to remember
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2018
Christopher

Aussie travellers

Absolute pleasure staying at this camp. Food was brilliant and tent was fantastic. We were upgraded to luxury tent for our anniversary. Thank you so much.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2018
Kevin
The staff was great very attentive to its customers. The tents were great and the meals were also very good. The stay also included a safari and a guide which also was great. I would recommend this place to anyone.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2018
Mark

EXCELLENT

We stayed as an extension to my 50th birthday celebrations. When the team learned of this, they wanted to do Wilpattu (sister camp) ... and they succeeded. We did a full day safari with superb driver and guide. Food was excellent. Room was tent luxury. Clean, comfortable, out with nature and lovely views of the stars. The camp manager went out of his way to interact with guests. A real wildlife experience with a real human, personal touch.


8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

Safari hotel

Excellent tents great staff and a real safari experience. Highly recommend
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2017
Debbie

Highlight of our Trip!

Highly recommend Big Game Camp! The food is fabulous and included a silver service dinner with a bonfire under the stars. Definitely recommend full board it's excellent value! It's best to book your safari before arrival though as we didn't and missed out on getting a guide. Not that it seemed to matter, we saw so many animals and we were privileged to see a leopard drinking from a watering hole right beside us. The staff are wonderful and can't do enough for you. Loved Big Game Camp!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2017
Kelly

A glamping experience in Yala National Park!

Was a great stay, with fantastic attentive staff who welcomed us, even though we arrived quite late (around 8pm). Would highly recommend this to couples, friends + families looking to visit the National Park. We stayed only for 1 night, but think its more than enough if you do one afternoon and one morning safari tour. Breakfast was better than average (for Sri Lanka), but dinner was fantastic! 3 course meal (soup, bbq roasted meats with pasta and veg, fruit salad + icecream).
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2017
Martin and Kaye

Excellent Camp and company

Staff work so hard and are extremely friendly.. A Great experience .
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2017
Emma

Fun camping experience close to Yala

Very friendly staff help to make this camping experience special. Tents have their own bathroom and fan. Evening meals were very tasty and served outside under the stars, lit by candle light and bonfire! Very convenient for Yala park.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jan 2017
aussie

Not Lush as advertised

The camp is quite nice and our tent was adequate but definitely not luxurious.Expensive for what it is . We had cold showers even though it advertised hot showers. The tent was shabby not what I had expected. Staff were lovely. Also could not pay with our Visa travel card and had to drive to. City to an ATM .

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Big Game Yala by Eco Team
Katagamuwa, Yala, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

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