Near Yala National Park, in the heart of an immaculate nature punctuated by the sound of tropical birds, you will enjoy family cabanas and comfortable rooms on the edge of a peaceful lake. You will discover a typical vegetable garden of the Tissamaharama region and enjoy freshly prepared healthy food. You will also have the opportunity to share an authentic moment with the inhabitants of the village who live mainly from fishing and agriculture.
Accommodation & Restaurant
Close to Yala National Park, Sijali Lake Lodge is located in the heart of breathtaking nature. Two double rooms and three family cabanas are available so that you can fully immerse yourself in this unique setting. Enjoy then the calm and nature and comfortably admire the view on the lake and the rice fields. In addition, you can enjoy healthy food mainly from our tropical vegetable garden and local fishing. You can discover, and even participate in these different typical activities of southern Sri Lanka. The family living on the top of the land takes care of the traditional cooking. Delicious dishes are then served on the restaurant’s terrace with an incomparable view of Lake Yoda.
Safaris
Do you want to see elephants, leopards and pristine landscapes? So don’t miss a safari to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s second largest reserve! Discover an abundant and unique nature and observe many endemic species. More remote, Bundala National Park is an extremely important ornithological reserve for the wintering of migratory birds. It is also possible to observe tropical fauna and flora outside the national parks, sometimes even accessible by air-conditioned taxi.
Excursions
Would you like to discover the Sinhalese culture and the most beautiful monuments of southern Sri Lanka? At Sijali Lake Lodge, you can share the local life and discover the traditions of the region. Among other things, learn about ancestral agriculture and participate in a traditional fishing session. In Tissamaharama, discover the island’s largest stupa dating back more than 2000 years. Also enjoy the fervour of the sacred temple of Kataragama. Finally, admire the wonderful Kirinda site which offers a stunning view of the land and ocean.
Contacts & Links
For reservations or more information, please send us an e-mail to [email protected].
You can also call us on +94 768 644 936. Remember the jet lag ; )
Feel free to follow us on Facebook @SijaliLakeLodge and Instagram #sijali_yala.
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