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Cinnamon Wild Yala is a resort-style hotel bordering Yala National park, sitting beside miles of golden Indian Ocean beach.

Accommodation is in 68 spacious, air-conditioned, rustic chic jungle chalets and eight beach chalets, all with en-suite bathroom, modern amenities and verandah. There is a pool and an observation deck with panoramic vistas across the surrounding scrub forest, beach and rocky outcrops (often frequented by leopards). Birders can see 215 species in the vicinity, and naturalist guides lead excursions to spot Yala’s famous leopards.

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This accommodation is featured in the following itineraries:

Elephants, Whales & Leopards

This superb 10-day wildlife itinerary takes you to see Sri Lanka’s big three. See huge herds of elephants on wildlife safaris in Udawalawe National Park and some of the world’s largest leopards at Yala, before continuing to the south coast to see charismatic blue whales on boat trips at Mirissa. Find out more about Elephants, Whales & Leopards

  • Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £3,095
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Sri Lanka Wildlife & Culture

This trip idea uncovers some of the many wildlife, cultural and historical highlights that Sri Lanka has to offer. As well as safaris in Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, home to leopards, elephants and leatherback turtles (seasonal), you will also visit Sigiriya Rock and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Find out more about Sri Lanka Wildlife & Culture

  • Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £2,795
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Sri Lanka’s Wildlife Highlights

Wildlife enthusiasts! Immerse yourself completely in the stunning scenery of a variety of national parks and the heritage sites of this beautiful country. This itinerary takes in several parks, where you can spot leopard, elephant and a myriad of bird species, including some endemics. Find out more about Sri Lanka’s Wildlife Highlights

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £3,995
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Yala National Park

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s oldest wildlife reserve and famous for one of the world’s highest densities of leopard. It has a variety of ecosystems including moist monsoon forests, dry monsoon forests, semi deciduous forests, thorn forests, grasslands, freshwater and marine wetlands, and sandy beaches. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: Eastern Province
  • Ideal for viewing: Asian elephant, leopard, marsh mugger crocodile, sambar, sloth bear
  • Excellent for: Vehicle safaris