Close to Yala National Park on Sri Lanka's South Coast, this luxury lodge will be made up of 36 luxury cocoon tents surrounded by incredible wildlife.
Highlights
Just 36 luxurious tents make up Wild Coast Tented Lodge
On the edge of Yala National Park, this is a prime location for game drives in the park
Sister property of Ceylon Tea Trails and Cape Weligama
Part of Relais & Chateaux, enjoy sumptious food here
Enjoy a truly authentic wilderness experience with Resplendent Ceylon at Wild Coast Tented Lodge.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge sits on the edge of Yala National Park in the south of this fascinating teardrop island. Renowned as being the home of Sri Lanka's elusive leopard, Yala offers some of the best wildlife sightings in Sri Lanka. The lodge itself sits in the small town of Palatupana, where jungle meets beach along Sri Lanka's rugged coastline.
The 36 canvas tents, either Cocoon or Urchin, have been designed around five waterholes in a clever layout of a leopard's paw. Watch the wildlife flock here from your very own private viewing deck. Inside each tent has air conditioning and understated earthy tones. Choose a Pool Cocoon which offers a private plunge pool, whilst for families, a Cocoon tent with adjoining Urchin tent provides ample space for all.
Food at Wild Coast Tented Lodge is bound to surpass expectations, especially with it being a Relais & Chateaux accredited property. Expect gourmet safari cuisine with a Sri Lankan flair. Here enjoy a feast of dishes in the chic bamboo open-air dining pavilion or alternatively ask for a private dinner under the stars in the beach garden.
During the day enjoy private guiding around the park, before heading back for a spa treatment at the Sanctuary Spa. Onto sundowners and dinner followed by some star gazing, a truly .
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