Uga Jungle Beach is a stylish coastal resort that offers incredible views of the surrounding area from its villas that look onto the lush jungle, the gorgeous lagoon, or the stunning Indian Ocean. Situated near Trincomalee City, Uga Jungle Beach offers a range of exciting activities and sightseeing opportunities that allow you to explore the culture of the area. You can discover the scenic eastern coast or just relax on the beach and make the most of the golden sun.
Amid green forests and open space lies Cinnamon Lodge Habarana. Offering a variety of room types that have private balconies, separate living areas and views of the garden and lake, the lodge also has its own large outdoor pool, a butterfly garden and in-room amenities for evenings spent in. Its location means it’s never too far from a national park or nature excursion, allowing guests to get a true sense of the beauty of Sri Lanka. Nature and luxury meet at this lodge with guests being able to admire the natural surroundings from their room.
Tucked in a lush eco garden in Weerawila, surrounded by the cheerful chirps of endemic bird species, Flameback Eco Lodge offers a spectacular view of the tranquil Weerawila lake. The luxury tented lodges offer a peaceful place to rejuvenate yourself around the numerous activities you can do in the surrounding areas. The delicious cuisine is organic and sourced from local communities so your eco-friendly glamping experience will help the local area.
Spread discreetly across 20 acres of evergreen forest and open savannah is the Gal Oya Lodge, in the middle of the national park of the same name. This ecolodge boasts luxury accommodation while prioritising the environmental wellbeing of the ecosystem around it. Out from the seclusion of the private, sustainability built bungalows, the Gal Oya National Park is teeming with life; watch elephants swim between islands or bath at the lakeside, spot one of hundreds of species of bird, or explore the bountiful plant-life. In this untouched corner of the world nature lives in abundance and with a choice of many different activities, or just from relaxing by the pool, you can enjoy its splendour. Located next to the indigenous Zedda community, the Lodge works in collaboration with them to protect the local environment and educate and inform guests on traditional Sri Lankan life. Whether you want to enjoy a glass of wine on the wrap-around veranda of your bungalow or adventure out on a jungle safari, Gal Oya Lodge is the secluded paradise you’ve been searching for.
If there is such a thing as understated luxury, it would be Kings Pavilion. Surrounded by misty mountains and vibrant greenery all around, this Kandy boutique hotel gives you an experience akin to royalty. Revel in the rustic beauty of airy bedrooms styled after bygone eras, enjoy the 360 degree views and take a dip in the secluded infinity pool, all on land once owned by Kandyan kings. The air of refinement over the candlelit dining tables is matched by the majesty of the Hanthana Mountain Range, all it’s missing is you.
Situated on the North-West coast, next to a private stretch on Alankuda Beach, Dolphin Beach claims to be Sri Lanka’s first luxurious tented resort. The seven tents are made from natural materials and all feature sea-facing verandas, while the interiors are decorated with mirrored fabrics in a rich and bright orange colour scheme. The laid-back, stylish and eco-friendly Resort with its elusive ‘barefoot beach hut’ vibe, along with its blue skies and the clear warm waters of the Indian Ocean, makes Dolphin Beach a truly unique and tailor-made holiday. Expect friendly dolphins to accompany you on your stay whilst also having the opportunity to try different water sports or to simply relax in the infinity pool gazing out over the Laccadive Sea. This a great location for those seeking adventure and an unmatched experience.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge lies in the heart of a botanical wonderland, adjacent to the Tambopata National Reserve where wildlife and birdlife are in abundance. The lodge consists of 35 wooden cabanas, perfectly positioned on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, where guests can immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty and connect with the tropical plants and scenery. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is a bird enthusiast’s paradise, home to 540 exotic bird types, many of which are unique to the rainforest. The sprawling rainforest is alive with exotic wildlife which guests can enjoy viewing from the comfort of their cabana, and in 2013, this amazing lodge was listed as one of the world’s 25 best eco-lodges by National Geographic Traveller magazine.
Hurawalhi’s stunning, whiter-than-white coral sand beaches are as pleasant to sight as they are to the feet. Hurawalhi Maldives in one of the 1,192 islands that comprise the Maldives’ archipelago. The chain of islands that stretches across the Equator receives generous amounts of sun and can be visited at any time of the year.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge rests within a private concession adjacent to the Northeast border of Matusadona National Park, and overlooking the vast waters of Lake Kariba. The lodge offers stunning views of the tranquil sapphire horizon, which guests can enjoy from the outdoor infinity pool (which seems to blend into the lake itself), or from the multi-level dining terraces. Bumi Hills Safari Lodge consists of 10 rooms with views over the lake, as well as the Baobab Villa, each with balcony views over the lake and beautifully finished in a fusion of contemporary western and African styles. Guests can enjoy an authentic safari experience in stunning and luxurious surroundings and explore both the land and water with game drives and sunset cruises.
In a private 10,000-hectare concession within Hwange National Park, Verney’s Camp offers guests an exclusive safari experience in the heart of Zimbabwe’s wilderness. Resting on a large floodplain guarded by a wall of teak forest, Verney’s Camp has sweeping views of the surrounding landscape and overlooks the waterhole where an abundance of wildlife congregates. Marvel at the sight of Hwange’s elephants cooling off in the water from the comfort of the camp’s luxury tents. Enjoy prime game viewing, birdwatching, or exploring on this authentic safari stay, secluded within the sprawling park and surrounded by wildlife.
