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🦁 About Go Yala Hostel

Welcome to Go Yala Hostel, your friendly backpacker home near Yala National Park.
Stay in a peaceful eco-farm setting, meet other travelers, and join the most affordable sharing jeep safaris in Yala.

If you want nature, wildlife, a social vibe, and real Sri Lankan hospitality — this is the perfect base.

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🚙 Yala Safari Packages (Sharing Tours — Best for Budget Travelers)

We operate sharing jeep safaris, ideal for solo travelers and backpackers.
All safaris include jeep, driver, pickup, water, and meals where listed.

👉 Private Safari Jeeps are also available on request.

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🐾 HALF-DAY MORNING SHARING SAFARI

5:00am – 12:00pm
💰 25 USD per person

✔ Included:
• Safari Jeep + Experienced Driver
• Pickup & Drop-Off from Go Yala Hostel
• Breakfast inside Yala National Park
• Drinking water
• Complete safari coordination

❌ Not Included:
• Entrance fee (paid directly at the park gate)

⭐ Why this safari is special:

Best chance to see leopards, elephants, sloth bears & morning wildlife activity.

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🐾 HALF-DAY AFTERNOON SHARING SAFARI

1:00pm – 6:00pm
💰 25 USD per person

✔ Included:
• Safari Jeep + Driver
• Pickup & Drop-Off
• Drinking water
• Sunset wildlife experience

❌ Not Included:
• Entrance fee (paid directly at the gate)

⭐ Why this safari is special:

Perfect for elephants, crocodiles, birdlife & beautiful golden-hour photography.

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🌞 FULL-DAY SHARING SAFARI (Best Wildlife Experience)

5:00am – 6:00pm
🔥 50 USD per person (Sharing Jeep)

✔ Included:
• Safari Jeep for the entire day
• Breakfast + Lunch inside the national park
• Water & refreshments
• Access to deeper, quieter zones of Yala
• Pickup & Drop-Off
• Wildlife-experienced driver

❌ Not Included:
• Entrance fee (paid directly at the gate)

⭐ Why this safari is special:

Maximum time in the park = highest chance of spotting all major wildlife, including rare sightings.
Perfect for photographers and true wildlife lovers.

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🚙 PRIVATE SAFARI JEEP (On Request)
• Half-Day Private Safari — On Request
• Full-Day Private Safari — On Request

⭐ Why private safari is special:

More freedom, privacy, flexible stops & ideal for couples, families, and photographers.

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🦌 Other National Park Safaris Available

We also arrange safaris to:
• Lunugamvehera
• Bundala
• Udawalawe

(Prices on request)

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🌾 Eco-Farm & Village Experience

Stay beside our family farm and enjoy a peaceful rural experience:
• Eco-kitchen cooking sessions
• Traditional Sri Lankan meals
• Village & lake tours
• Sunset walks through the fields

A relaxing, local experience loved by nature travelers.

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🤝 Social Backpacker Atmosphere

Go Yala Hostel is perfect for meeting new people. Expect:
• Group safari departures
• Family-style dinners
• Tea & coffee meet-ups
• Outdoor chill areas
• Night games
• Campfire evenings
• Cycling trips

Solo travelers feel at home immediately.

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🏙 Great Location

Located in Tissamaharama, the gateway to Yala National Park.
Close to restaurants, supermarkets, ATMs, bus station & tuk-tuks.
Pickup available on request.
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🛏 Facilities

✔ Free WiFi
✔ A/C rooms
✔ Clean dorms & private rooms
✔ Hot showers
✔ Shared kitchen
✔ Laundry service
✔ Safari booking desk
✔ Outdoor garden seating
✔ Free luggage storage
✔ Secure parking
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⭐ Why Travelers Love Us
• Cheapest sharing safaris in Yala
• Breakfast included in morning safari
• Breakfast + lunch included in full-day safari
• Private safari upgrade available
• Eco-farm environment
• Social backpacker community
• Friendly & helpful local hosts
• Calm natural surroundings
• Real Sri Lankan hospitality

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🌙 Go Yala Hostel — Your Budget Safari Home in Yala

Come for the safari.
Stay for the community.
Experience the real Sri Lankan way of life.

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Coworking Space
  • Airport Transfers
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Reviews

9.0Superb(30)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.4
  • Cleanliness
    9.1
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    9.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Go Yala Hostel in Tissamaharama offers a tranquil farm stay by a lake, perfect for nature lovers and safari-goers. Guests praise the incredibly friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, and comfortable beds. The hostel excels at organising Yala National Park safaris, making the experience seamless and memorable. It's ideal for solo travellers and those seeking a relaxed atmosphere before or after their safari adventures.

Stayed in Oct 2026
10
M
Mark
Male, 25-30, Switzerland
Such a great hostel in Yala! I loved the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and the farm around the hostel makes it feel really special. They organized an amazing shared Yala safari for us, which was one of the highlights of my trip. The family dinner was delicious too, with homemade Sri Lankan food. I met some lovely people here and really felt at home. Definitely recommend!
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
C
chathu
Male, 25-30, Germany
Really enjoyed my stay here! The hostel has a fun, social vibe and it was easy to meet other travelers. The farm setting is beautiful and makes the place feel different from a normal hostel. I joined their shared Yala safari and had an incredible time spotting wildlife. In the evening we had a lovely family dinner with tasty Sri Lankan food. Great experience and lovely people!
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.3
S
Simone
Male, 31-40, Italy
Perfect location for the Yala National Park Safari! Hostel organized the Safari and it was a great experience!
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Location

544/8/B, C3 ROAD, JULPALLAMA, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
8.6km from city centre