Animal View Point Yala

Loved the tree house! The owner was very friendly. We had an excellent stay overall. Beautiful surroundings to walk around as well

It was a unique experience to stay in the national park. The host was informative and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and the home cooked food was incredible. I’d highly recommend staying here if you want to experience a submersive experience within the national park of Yala.

A warm welcome from our host Shishika who is seeking to expand the facilities by building a couple of new rooms. We stayed in the tree house which was quite an experience - steep wooden stairs with an amazing view from the top, and built around the tree itself so the tree is in the middle of the room! We experienced wildlife first hand with a tiny tree frog appearing in our room as well as a small lizard – we had been warned and it was all part of the experience of being close to nature. We went to sleep to the sound of nightjars singing. The photos I've included were all taken in or around the grounds.
We were treated to a sunset walk around the area by the host who is passionate about wildlife and preserving the beauty of this area. This was followed by a delicious meal in the evening and we were also provided with a packed breakfast for our morning safari.

We stayed in a treehouse up 3 sets of steps, view was beautiful, lovely sounds of nature. It felt magical. It was compact but had everything we needed.
Shishika and his family went over and above to make our stay special. The homecooked food was exceptional and each dish explained when served, many with health giving properties and growing on their land.
They are further developing their business with a family tree house almost completed, it looks amazing.
Bed was really comfortable.
We had an enjoyable and informative walk round the lake on the edge of Yala park. I messaged ahead to ask about safari and this was arranged. We had the feeling that nothing was too much trouble.

All of the food was exceptional. The staff treated us to some local specialities. A special note is that we had the best cup of tea we've ever drunk.
We loved the tree house for it's quirkiness and excellent views.
The owner took us for a walk around the locality in the evening which was very interesting and informative, with lots of birds and animals, an extra special treat.

Wir haben zwei wundervolle Nächte hier verbracht. Der Gastgeber war äußerst aufmerksam und freundlich. Wir hatten versucht, das Baumhaus zu buchen, das aber leider belegt war. Da es aber in der ersten Nacht nicht gebucht war, durften wir die Nacht dort verbringen. Seine Mutter kocht sehr gut - eines unserer besten Essen der ganzen Reise. Die von ihm organisierte Jeep‑Safari war hervorragend, und wir hatten sogar das Glück, Leoparden zu sehen. Gleich nach der Ankunft nimmt er die Gäste mit auf einen kleinen Spaziergang – eine perfekte Einstimmung. Und der Tee? Der beste unserer gesamten Reise!
Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen.

I loved staying here - it's quirky and different and that made it really special. The host is so friendly and helpful and the food onsite is delicious and plentiful. Isn't it every child's dream to live in a tree house? The view from the balcony overlooking Yale National Park is special. Unfortunately, I was out on safaris for most of the time I was staying there, so I didn't really get to appreciate it fully.

Our stay at Animal View Point was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning location the views are absolutely breathtaking and offer a perfect sense of peace and beauty.

The hospitality here is on another level. The owner is incredibly kind and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. He is genuinely helpful and makes you feel right at home.

But the real secret highlight? His mother’s cooking! Do not miss out on the meals here; she is a fantastic cook and every dish was authentic and delicious. It truly added a special touch to our stay.

If you are looking for a beautiful place with a warm, family atmosphere, this is it. Highly recommended!

The tree house at animal view point was a property full of character. The welcome and the care taken by Shishika and his family was fantastic. The food was very good and it was a real break from the hustle and bustle of Kandy and Ella. We went for an evening walk around the lakes and saw crocodiles, lots of beautiful birds and water buffalo, and were in a great location to get an early start for a safari into Yala block one. It was an amazing day, we saw 4 leopards and a sloth bear amongst many other animals. The hosts were more than happy to help with organising the safari and transfers.

Very nice room and location, and we were very nicely welcomed. The food was excellent. We went for a lovely guided walk around the hotel to see the birds and sunset. We've also seen the new tree house which looks superb and ready to welcome new customers with an amazing view

The view was very nice and the placement perfect to do safary, the personnel was very nice and helped me book a safary

Die Lage ist einmalig, der Besitzer immer da und sehr besorgt.
Das Essen ist sehr lecker, die Mutter kocht mit dem was die Natur hergibt einfach vorzüglich 😍
Der abendliche Spaziergang durch die Wildnis ein besonderes Highlight.
Als wir schon auf dem Weg zum Bett waren, wurden wir nochmals gerufen, ein Elefant war gleich im See neben dem Grundstück, genial!

Séjour inoubliable chez Shashika et sa famille. Chambre en cabane hyper originale avec vue sur la nature environnante. Douche tiède. Diner absolument délicieux et possibilité de panier petit-déjeuner pour partir en safari le lendemain.
Si le temps et votre itinéraire le permettent, n'hésitez pas à arriver vers 15h-16h pour profiter d'une balade en bordure de parc avec Shashika. Il sait tout sur les animaux, leurs traces, leurs nids... Fascinant !

Shashika is one of the most kind guy I ever met! The position very close to the Yala it’s perfect.
We had a walk with him around the area, we saw so many animals, crocodiles and so many birds. Sometimes you can see even elephants. Go there before sunset and enjoy the view from the tree house. Food made by his mom is above and beyond, traditional and very tasteful

L'endroit est magique et plein de charme, la cabane dans les arbres rend le moment mémorable avec une magnifique vue où l'on peut apercevoir les animaux et la cabane est très confort.

Shashika est adorable et nous a offert une belle balade dans les environs pour nous faire découvrir la faune et la flore sur les bordures du parc de Yala.

Le dîner était excellent et copieux.

Bon rapport qualité prix.

Un endroit parfait où séjourner à yala. Je recommande deux nuits.

Geweldige boomhut op een prachtlocatie aan de grens van Yala. Jonge betrokken eigenaar Shusaka is pas een aantal jaar bezig, op deze kleinschalige, maar eco friendly locatie. Nu alleen een basic boomhut en een huisje, maar bezig met een luxe boomhut en een soort glamping plekje. Homecoocking door mama, heerlijk! Vanuit hier een prachtige safari door Yala, wat hij ook kan regelen. Avondwandeling met hem gemaakt, met sporen van de wilde dieren. Olifanten kwamen s nachts voorbij, zo zag je aan de poep die ze hadden achtergelaten...S ochtends heerlijk wakker worden in de boomhut, naast de vogels en eekhoorntje in de boom.

We would rate our stay 11/10 if we could. An authentic experience in a peaceful setting with the kindest host. Shashika really went the extra mile to make sure we have the best stay - from arranging transfers and safaris to preparing special dishes for breakfast/dinner. And on that note, definitely have dinner there in the evenings! Animal View Point Yala is more than just accommodation, it’s truly an experience :)

On vient dans ce lieu pour l'expérience et le dépaysement et on le trouve ! La cabane est top avec une belle vue ! On est immergé en pleine nature
Et l'hôte est très accueillàt et sympathique nous avons bien échangé ! Et nous avons eu un excellent repas avec plein d'informations sur les différentes assiettes