15 minutes away from Yala Wildlife Park, our camp is nestled amongst giant sand dunes on a secluded beach with spectacular ocean views. The tent camp accommodates 2 people and offers all modern amenities for a comfortable and unique camping holiday. Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready to explore the wild surroundings with the many activities we offer. Relax, explore and unwind…This is the perfect getaway for nature lovers and adventure-seekers alike! Imagine a place where you can lie in a hammock in a shady woodland area, where you can feast your eyes on giant sand dunes and the glistening blue waters of the Indian ocean, while you relax and sip on a cool coconut drink. As night falls, you can retire into your own private tent by the beach and lie back on a comfortable bed where you can fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. Dune camp is a unique camping site on a secluded coastal stretch, adjacent to Sri Lanka's famous Yala National Park. The campsite consists of 3 tents - 2 family and 1 twin, nestled in the coastline shrubbery. It also features a beautiful open air dining and private nooks where you can rest and relax. The tents are fitted out with comfortable bedding, electric lights and power outlets, standing fan, safety locker, luggage racks and cupboards to store your gear in. A special feature of Dune Camp tents are the alfresco bathrooms with hot and cold water, where you can shower in the privacy of a bathroom open to the sky, listening to the magical sound of the waves crashing just beyond the sand dunes, and the cheerful bird calls of the plentiful birdlife living on this beautiful coastline. The campsite opens out to the rugged coastline stretching from Yala to Kirinda. A unique feature of this beach are the giant sand dunes and how untouched the coastline is. It is seclusion in its truest sense and only Dune Camp guests are the exclusive visitors on this magical beach. Guests have the luxury of enjoying this breathtaking scenic landscape as well as going on Safari to the adjoining wildlife parks in Yala, Boondala and Lunugam Vehera where you can spot many of Sri Lanka's wonderful wildlife including elephant, leopard, sloth bear, deer, sambar, jackal and many other wilderness creatures. In addition, Dune Camp has many enjoyable activities to offer including: > Beach explorations > Sunrise dune walks > Morning and evening tea on the dunes > Bonfires on the beach > Dinner under the stars > Star gazing on the dunes As the campsite is located adjacent to wildlife parks, animals such as elephants and leopards are frequent guests to the area, leaving their footprints on the soft sand to thrill our staff and guests alike! This is the perfect escape for wildlife lovers as well as anyone wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, to a place where you feel as if you are the only human around for miles and miles. It is a place where you can truly disconnect from your daily stresses and let them all melt away to the sound of the gentle ocean waves. We take pride in the gastronomic delicacies we prepare for our guests and all meals are prepared at the camp, with fresh local produce by our talented local head-chef. You can choose your meals from our a la carte menu. Please note that alcohol is not provided on the property however, guests are more than welcome to bring their own. The Dune Camp Information Book that you will find in your tent upon checking in, will provide you with more information on all other aspects of life at Dune Camp. We hope to see you at Dune Camp soon! Guests have full access to their tent and the surrounding area as well as the common dining and living area. They have complete freedom to walk along the coastline and the sand dunes at any time of the day, however we ask that you avoid going out without a guide after dark as we are in a wildlife area. Each tent at Dune Camp is strategically located to offer you peaceful solitude while you enjoy your tented camping on the beach. Our staff will be available 24/7 to attend to your needs however. I live and work in Colombo, however Dune Camp is fully staffed with a very capable and knowledgable camp manager, kitchen staff as well as guides and a naturalist, and I have the utmost faith in them to look after our guests and all their needs. Should you need to contact me however, you're more than welcome to do so. Dune Camp is located on a secluded part of Tissamaharama in Sri Lanka adjacent to the world famous Yala National Park, which is said to have the highest density of leopard in the world so big-cat fans will delight! The campsite opens out to the rugged Gurugoda coastline which is a unique coastline full of beautiful giant sand dunes. The Dune Camp tents are nestled amongst the coastal scrub jungle and blend in seamlessly with the natural landscape. The ancient Kirinda temple which sits high on a cliff top offers is a must visit for those who would like to explore a bit of our local culture. You can enjoy a decent walk along the rugged coast line to reach the Kirinda temple or take a Tuk. Tissamaharama town is 15km away and we are happy to arrange for your transportation from the main town, either via Tuktuk or jeep, simply please get in touch with us for all arrangements. We can also arrange airport transportation upon request. Parking and drivers quarters are available on site should you bring your own vehicle. One of the main attractions of Dune Camp, is its element of seclusion and the feeling of being cut off from the outside world. As such we encourage guests to 'unplug' from the world and simply enjoy and absorb the beauty of this scenic natural landscape. Should you need any assistance with anything what so ever, please do not hesitate to contact your guide. This property is called Back of Beyond Dune Camp. Back of Beyond Sri Lanka are a family owned group of 8 eco-retreats around the island of Sri Lanka and we offer a loyalty discount for multiple bookings made in a single trip so do get in touch with me for more details.