Yakaduru Yala receives 2025 Booking.com Traveler Review Award

Yakaduru Yala, an eco-safari lodge nestled on the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, has earned Booking.com’s prestigious 2025 Traveler Review Award with an impressive 9.6 rating. Since opening in 2022, the lodge has transformed former chena plantations into a sanctuary where ecological practices and traditional farming thrive together. Hosting over 30,000 guests, Yakaduru Yala has become one of Sri Lanka’s top eco-tourism destinations.

Committed to sustainability, the lodge uses solar power to eliminate its carbon footprint and engages in reforestation efforts with local wildlife and forest departments. Accommodations feature handcrafted mud cottages made from locally sourced materials, ensuring comfort while showcasing Sri Lankan craftsmanship.

Yakaduru offers guests immersive experiences, including guided wildlife safaris and walks exploring traditional agriculture and Sri Lankan rural life. Cultural performances and local cuisine further enhance the experience. Yakaduru’s success also benefits the local community by promoting chena farming and creating meaningful employment, making it a model of sustainable tourism.