Title: Kataragama Travel Guide: Best of Kataragama, Uva Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Hotels.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Holiday-Rentals.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kataragama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kataragama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kataragama Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kataragama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691013935570894848/36a17fb6-a883-43f1-b9a5-71fc3181bd20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kataragama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/31a455d5-2eb3-4bb2-9405-31ee21e63867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kataragama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kataragama Things to do - Top hotels in Kataragama - Top Holiday Rentals in Kataragama ![Yala Safari Camping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11568600/11568511/e44a5a77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yala Safari Camping 60, Tissa Lake Road Kataragama £190 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Kataragama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kataragama Archaeological Museum ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) This is a cool unique place to stay on the edge of Yala park. The staff is friendly and goes above and beyond for your comfort and needs. Dinning was delicious and star lit dinner over looking the firefly lit jungle. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=11568511&PinnedHotelID=11568511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) ![Big Game Yala by Eco Team](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11720000/11718400/11718317/ec9cdf9d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Game Yala by Eco Team Katagamuwa, Yala Kataragama £29 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this tentalow in Kataragama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Kataragama ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews) Great option for wanting to visit Yala. We stayed in the tent. Enough room For two people. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom and toilet were the inside tent. We were able to two safari on our one night stay. For our visit, we preferred the evening tour as seen a range of animals. MJ was a great guide ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=11718317&PinnedHotelID=11718317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) ![Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106900000/106895900/106895823/w800h560x0y20-452b2000_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle Raja Mawatha Kataragama Uva £34 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kataragama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sacred Bo Tree and Kataragama Temple are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews) Staff was super friendly Rooms are okay for the price The property need a refresher Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=106895823&PinnedHotelID=106895823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691013935570894848) [See all 277 properties in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=691013935570894848) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74810000/74807300/74807287/5cf53bb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping Yodakandiya, Sithulpawwa Road, Yala, Thissamaharama Stay at this business-friendly campsite in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Excellent stay!! Very unique experience, highly recommend coming here. Staff was fantastic, and the full day safari is worth it! Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Tribe-Yala-Luxury-Camping.h74807287.Hotel-Information) ![Ziziphus Tree Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110887900/110887808/w1382h639x0y0-8cf72e0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ziziphus Tree Villas Sandasirigama Road, Mahasenpura Thissamaharama SP Stay at this villa in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) An oasis The staff was helpful in organising a safari and in general with the hotel. The pool looks and feels great for a dip to cool down. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Ziziphus-Tree-Villas.h110887808.Hotel-Information) ![Kotiyagala Luxury Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102728400/102728329/a379599e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotiyagala Luxury Villas Diyabunwala Kele,Palatupana,Yala Palatupana SP Stay at this beach villa in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach are located ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kataragama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691013935570894848&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Kataragama Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kataragama Temple After visiting Kataragama Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kataragama. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Temple-Complex-Kataragama.d553248635934836697.Attraction) #### Sacred Bo Tree Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sacred Bo Tree during your travels in Kataragama. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sacred-Bo-Tree-Kataragama.d553248621576636490.Attraction) #### Kataragama Archaeological Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kataragama Archaeological Museum during your travels in Kataragama. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Archaeological-Museum-Kataragama.d553248621526915084.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49687513/b6b7f507-fcc1-4546-8891-6e4dc6a38461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park special Half-Day & Full-Day Safari Adventure £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-half-day-full-day-safari-adventure.a49687513.activity-details) ![Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49274359/c07185e4-fad5-424c-bce1-b1366d52182b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka Safari £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-special-leopard-safari-tours-by-dinuka-safari.a49274359.activity-details) ![Rent a Tuk Tuk & take a Hike for an amazing Sunset in Tissa!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2541399/52bea9bf-e82a-46fe-88af-ba9e31d92380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rent a Tuk Tuk & take a Hike for an amazing Sunset in Tissa! £37 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rent-a-tuk-tuk-take-a-hike-for-an-amazing-sunset-in-tissa.a2541399.activity-details) ![Bundala National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3208648/0cb4449c-c652-4851-b488-2f837c34a342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bundala National Park Safari (PRIVATE TOURS)- Morning & Afternoon £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bundala-national-park-safari-private-tours-morning-afternoon.a3208648.activity-details) ![Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2715986/15612576-6dbd-420a-bea1-d15574ed05f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Safari Tours - Half Day & Full Day £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-tours-half-day-full-day.a2715986.activity-details) ![Experience the wild beauty of Yala National Park! Book your unforgettable safari adventure today! +97474006534 or +94766578134](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49989970/e5141dcf-a63d-459e-a7b7-8be25bf55e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yala National Park Safari - Half day and Full day £79 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yala-national-park-safari-half-day-and-full-day.a49989970.activity-details) [See all activities in Kataragama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kataragama.d691013935570894848.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Kataragama - Places of interest - [Kataragama Archaeological Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataragama-Archaeological-Museum-Kataragama.d553248621526915084.Attraction) - [Yala National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yala-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6121094.Attraction) - [Udawalawe National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Udawalawe-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6348743.Attraction) - [Patanangala Tsunami Memorial ](https://expedia.co.uk/Patanangala-Tsunami-Memorial-Southern-Province.d553248621574431201.Attraction)