Great — here are vetted, sustainable accommodation options near Yala National Park, grouped by style (luxury, tented/“glamp,” small eco‑camp / community‑led). For each I list the sustainability highlights and how close it is to Yala or a main park gate.

Luxury (low‑impact operations + conservation programs)

• Uga Chena Huts (Chena Huts by Uga Escapes) — luxury cabins with private plunge pools; located in the Yala buffer zone. Sustainability highlights: plastic‑free measures, large solar array, on‑site wastewater recycling and locally sourced/organic produce, community support programs. (Good if you want high comfort with documented sustainability efforts.) (ugaescapes.com)

• Jetwing Yala — large resort on the edge of the reserve. Sustainability highlights: one of Sri Lanka’s largest solar installations for a hotel, on‑site wastewater treatment and reuse, organic garden/local sourcing, biogas/composting and turtle conservation work. (Good for families and travelers who want modern amenities with measurable environmental systems.) (jetwinghotels.com)

• Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Resplendent/nomadic design) — luxury tented lodge near Yala’s coastline. Sustainability highlights: eco‑construction (local materials, bamboo), solar energy contribution, food‑waste biogas digester, greywater recycling and community/conservation projects. (Great choice for sustainable design and immersive tented luxury.) (resplendentceylon.com)

Tented / mobile safari (minimal footprint, close to wildlife)

• Mahoora Tented Safari Camps — mobile/seasonal tented camps operating in and around Yala. Sustainability highlights: long‑standing carbon‑neutral claims for camps, solar power, no‑plastic policy, local staff hiring and small‑footprint, leave‑no‑trace camp setup. (Best if you want a traditional, low‑impact safari/tent experience.) (mahoora.com)

• Leopard Trails (tented camp) — tented camp offering guided safaris with an emphasis on local community involvement and low‑impact operations; plastic discouragement and onsite waste management. (Good mid‑range glamping inside/buffer areas.) (reddottours.com)

Small eco‑camps / community‑focused stays (lowest footprint)

• Tree Tops Jungle Lodge (ecocamp) — very small semi‑permanent eco‑camp near Buttala / Yala Block 4–5. Sustainability highlights: minimal development (mud, canvas), active rewilding/tree‑planting, small guest numbers and local staff management. (Choose this for the most nature‑centric, low‑impact stay.) (treetopsjunglelodge.com)

• KumbukRiver Eco‑Lodge — off‑the‑beaten‑track eco‑lodge used as a base for Yala (45‑minute transfer to some quieter gates). Sustainability highlights: reforestation, biodiversity projects and community development initiatives; small‑scale accommodations and local excursions. (Good for travelers who want conservation‑focused stays and community engagement.) (kumbukriver.com)

• Saraii Village — treehouses and mud chalets near the south parks. Sustainability highlights: vernacular construction, village activities, locally sourced food and experiential community programs. (A rustic/creative eco option near Yala/Bundala.) (saraiivillage.com)

Quick tips for choosing and staying sustainably in Yala

• Ask properties to show specific credentials or policies (solar %, wastewater reuse, local sourcing, community projects, plastic policy, carbon offset approach). Prefer properties that publish details. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Choose lodges that operate with small guest numbers, local staff hiring, and that avoid night‑time driving or feeding wildlife. (These practices reduce disturbance to leopards and elephants.) (treetopsjunglelodge.com)
• If you want the smallest footprint and close connection to conservation, pick community‑led eco camps or carbon‑neutral tented operators (Tree Tops, Mahoora, KumbukRiver). (treetopsjunglelodge.com)

If you want, I can:

• compare nightly rates and availability for 2–3 properties on your travel dates; or
• narrow choices by comfort level, budget, or how close you’d like to be to a specific Yala gate (Block 1 vs Block 5).

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