A Trip to the Wild for Under 10k This Weekend (I).

Huzzah! The long weekend we've all been waiting for is here! Whether it be camping with your buds or binging Peaky Blinders in your PJ's with a half-eaten box of pizza for company, it matters not. What matters is that the long weekend is here and we are ready! 

Unless you're not of course. If you're not sure of what you want to do, but you know you don't want to spend the most awaited weekend of the month staring at your bedroom, here's a list of some of the most promising places on Booking.com that promise us an (albeit slightly impromptu) experience in the wild. 

Disclaimer: This list has been compiled solely based on ratings and reviews by people who have already been there via Booking.com and not us. 

Yala

Back of Beyond – Safari Lodge Yala 

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  • Destination: Palatupana
  • Prices starting from Rs. 9841 +taxes
  • Features: BBQ facilities 

Hide Yala 

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  • Destination: Tissamaharama
  • Prices starting from Rs. 6, 151 nett
  • Features: Kids outdoor play area, BBQ facilities, walking tours, bikes available

Wild Panthera Yala 

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  • Destination: Kirinda
  • Prices starting from Rs. 7, 869 nett
  • Features: Pool, bike rentals, pets are allowed

Wild Breeze 

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  • Destination: Tissamaharama
  • Prices starting from Rs. 2, 605
  • Features: evening entertainment, cooking classes, library

The Boundary Yala 

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  • Destination: Kataragama
  • Prices starting from Rs. 4494
  • Features: Family rooms, BBQ facilities  

Humbhaha Jungle Eco Resort-Yala Kataragama

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  • Destination: Kataragama
  • Prices starting from Rs. 1, 809
  • Features: Pets allowed, family rooms, karaoke

Leopard Spotting Camp 

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  • Destination: Yala
  • Prices starting from Rs. 6, 874 nett  
  • Features: BBQ, bar

Big Game Camp Yala

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  • Destination: Yala 
  • Prices starting from Rs. 9, 474
  • Features: Tours, bar, BBQ

The Campers Lodge Yala Luxury Camping 

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  • Destination: Yala 
  • Prices starting from Rs. 9, 443 
  • Features: Bar, family rooms, breakfast

Wild Eco Safari 

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  • Destination: Yala  
  • Prices starting from Rs. 7, 326
  • Features: Badminton equipment, pets allowed, breakfast

Sinharaja

 Sinharaja Hostel

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 5, 291
  • Features: Pool, breakfast, bar

Sinharaja Forest Gate

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 4, 673
  • Features: BBQ, pool, fishing, bikes

Rainforest Mount Lodge

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 2, 171
  • Features: BBQ, breakfast

Bedda Eco Cottages

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 7, 688
  • Features: Pets are allowed, secured parking, wellness facilities

Sinharaja Forest Edge

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 4884 + taxes
  • Features: facilities for disabled guests, pool, spa 

Natural Mystic Sanctuary

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 7234
  • Features: Pets allowed, wellness facilities

360 Rainforest 

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  • Destination: Deniyaya
  • Prices starting from Rs. 8, 138
  • Features: BBQ, bar, cooking classes
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