Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
Very beautiful surroundings, great tents with all facilities and a very friendly and helpful staff.
The naturalists are very knowledgeable and the safari was amazing with comfortable jeeps.
The rooms were big, comfortable, clean and had good a/c. The value for money was superb in comparison to the price of other accommodation in the area. It is really close to Wilpattu National Park so is a great place to stay before a safari.
The food and service at The Backwater's Lodge was exceptional and even though we missed our flight connection they rearranged everything without any issue. I recommend a swim in the river after a day safari!
We really enjoyed staying in a tent in this small eco-lodge near the entrance to Wilpattu. The owner is an academic who is exceptionally well informed about the flora and fauna in the park - it was a great experience to go on safari with him twice. The tents are basic but comfortable, and the outside bathroom turned out to be much better than we feared! It is a very quiet and secluded place to stay. The food was also delicious.
The lodge is beautiful, amazing food, staff were very helpful with organising the safari and taxi to our next town. The room and ensuite very clean and spacious. Overall excellent stay and good value for money.
We had me of the best sleeps there during our whole stay in Sri Lanka!
They have really comfy glamping tents and huge outdoor bathrooms.
The safari was THE BEST and one of the biologists who runs the lodge accompanied us and told us so much about the wildlife.
The host is a well known bioligist who build a few lodges next to the national park entrance and situated in the rice fields. Do not expect any luxury. The money earned go’s after costs back to nature preservation. GO HERE!!
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