Big Game Yala by Eco Team

3.0 star property
3-star tentalow near Yala National Park

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Katagamuwa, Yala, Kataragama, 91400
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kataragama Temple
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacred Bo Tree
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Family Glamping bordering Yala with a Guided Bush Walk

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Glamping bordering Yala with a Guided Safari

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Glamping bordering Yala with a Guided Bush Walk

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Glamping bordering Yala with a Guided Safari

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kataragama

In Kataragama .Stay at this Kataragama tentalow and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Yala National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Kataragama Archaeological Museum. Kataragama Temple and Sacred Bo Tree are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 42 min drive - 38.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Edge Restaurant & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kodigaha Wewa Resort - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gedara Bath Kade - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Big Game Yala by Eco Team

3-star tentalow near Yala National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Big Game Yala by Eco Team. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kataragama tentalow is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Big Game Yala by Eco Team offers 3 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Kataragama tentalow provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Big Game Yala by Eco Team

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 190 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Big Game Camp Yala Safari Kataragama
Big Game Camp Yala Safari
Big Game Camp Yala Kataragama
Big Game Camp Yala
Big Game Camp Yala Safari/Tentalow Kataragama
Big Game Camp Yala Safari/Tentalow
Big Game Camp Yala
Big Game Yala by Eco Team Kataragama
Big Game Yala by Eco Team Safari/Tentalow
Big Game Yala by Eco Team Safari/Tentalow Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Game Yala by Eco Team to the airport?

Big Game Yala by Eco Team is 179.7 mi (217-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Game Yala by Eco Team?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Game Yala by Eco Team on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Big Game Yala by Eco Team have an airport shuttle?

Big Game Yala by Eco Team offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 190 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Big Game Yala by Eco Team offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Big Game Yala by Eco Team, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Big Game Yala by Eco Team?

No, there is no casino at this tentalow.

What time is check-in at Big Game Yala by Eco Team?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Game Yala by Eco Team?

This tentalow offers free self parking.

Does Big Game Yala by Eco Team have a pool?

Big Game Yala by Eco Team features an outdoor pool.

Does Big Game Yala by Eco Team have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Big Game Yala by Eco Team have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this tentalow.

How close is Big Game Yala by Eco Team to downtown Kataragama?

Big Game Yala by Eco Team is 3 mi away from Kataragama.

Big Game Yala by Eco Team Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food comfortable tents and beds. We booked a afternoon safari and got to see all the animals on our list including leopard mother and cub. All round good value for money and near to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kevin

Great stay here. Food options are limited, but great for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hans Ulrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rain rain rain No animals on the kaotic safari.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noriaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff members are so kind and friendly. Every service was perfect and comfortable for me from the checking in to checking out. We booked the hotel very last minutes, but the staff helped me for the meal arrangement and the safari arrangement smoothly so there was no inconvenience and negative comments for the stay! I’d like to come and visit here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Godt stort telt med eget badeværelse. Fint mindre poolområde. God mad og servicemided personale.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Tyvärr oerhört okompetent personal på plats - allt var väldigt rörigt, oorganiserat och dessutom dyrt. Vi betalade 55 dollar för vår sämsta middag och lunch under våra 3 veckor på Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le séjour s’est passé merveilleusement bien ! Un personnel aux petits soins , très accueillant et efficace, des repas excellents et des chambres tout confort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book

Vi havde et rigtig godt ophold på campen. Personalet var meget venlige og serviceminded. Teltet havde alt hvad man skulle bruge. Maden på stedet var god.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Chr.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can not be closer to nature. It's amazing to listen to the sound of nature especially in the morning. To join the safari is recommended as the game does not provide big entertainment except peacefull tent areas with relaxing hammrocks. The staff is very friendly and caring. The tents are almost like Hotel rooms and perfectly equiped. Dinner is served as BBQ and it is very tasty. Breakfast is offered with fresh fruits. Once you participate to the Safari you are guided perfectly and you also get a nice bush-breakfast. I can recommend the accommodation for a stay of 2-3 days and in combination with a pre-booked Safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay close to nature

Wonderful place! Tough to find but incredible once we arrived. _VERY_ helpful and welcoming staff. Great service, wonderful food, and most importantly an amazing closeness to nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denzil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevlig stämning på campen

Mycket bra service och trevlig och glad personal. Tälten var helt ok sängarna även dom, vi hade inte safari via dom men dom hjälpte ändå till.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
サファリ手配もスムーズにしてくれました。グランピング的なキャンプに満足です。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk sted

Lejren var fantastisk, midt i naturen, og med et virkelig behageligt personale. Man føler sig velkommen fra det første øjeblik. Virkelig lækker mad - 3 retter til både morgenmad og aftensmad. Hyggeligt med bål hver aften. Toilet- og badefaciliteterne var helt fine. Så hyggelig lejr.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Zeltstadt im abgelegenen Wald. Nettes Ambiente mit Lagerfeuer, BBQ Grill und Natur pur! Es gibt Teetime & ein Willkmensgetränk. Leider besteht keine Möglichkeit in die Stadt zu kommen da die TukTuks nicht auf dem schlammigen Weg bis zum Camp fahren. Dadurch entsteht eine Art Monopol was bei Lunch & Dinner mit für dieses Land überzogen Preisen ausgenutzt wird. Das Camp bietet Safari Touren an. Die Ganztagestour (200 Dollar 6x18Uhr) ist wesentlich billiger, aber bei Ankuft wird erzählt dass man doch bitte die zwei Touren (5:30-11 & 14:30-18uhr jeweils 125 Dollar) buchen soll, das wäre besser.... (um nochmal einen zusätzlichen Lunch zu verkaufen???). Ist allerdings nicht so da der Weg vom Camp zurm Nationalpark jeweils 45-60min. dauert und man diese Zeit verliert... Das Serviceteam hat sich um alles gekümmert und war super nett. Aber am Ende blieb beinuns ein fader Beigeschmack und wir fühlten uns leicht abgezogt. Unser Tipp: Wer das Zelt nicht unbedingtt braucht, lieber ein Hotel/HomeStay in der Stadt buchen...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tja tja...

Vriendelijk personeel die willen dat je je goed voelt maar dit komt soms wel wat opdringerig over. Wij hadden een luxe tent geboekt, maar vergis je niet dit is geen luxe. Het is echt back to basic (zonder wifi) de tenten zijn bovendien erg verouderd met overal kleine gaatjes tot gevolg waardoor spinnen en insecten onvermijdbaar zijn. De tenten zijn ook zeer krap en de “badkamer” moet dringend vernieuwd worden, wij hebben ons hier niet willen douchen omdat deze te vies waren. Prijs kwaliteit vinden wij dit niet oké. De safaries vonden we wel goed met een aangename jeep en gids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

強烈推薦-很好的野生動物園體驗!

豪華的帳篷我們住的是4人家庭房,床舖房間潔淨,有熱水洗澡,整個帳篷只有2枝用電的燈及風扇,晚上開風扇已足夠,偶然會停電,必須點蠟燭。 服務和食物都非常棒
Stayed 1 night in May 2018