Safaris to National Parks at Kamatha

Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka.

 

The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts.

 

The park is 15 minutes from Habarana Eco Lodge.

 

 

 

Camping at Kamatha Eco Lodge

Our camping site lies next to a water way teaming with fish and bird life. In our fully equipped camp site you can cook your own meals (all items provided) or let our team do the hard work while you enjoy a glass of wine and star gaze.  Arrival can be via boat or jeep.

Spend the night in our fully equipped camp site – cook your own meals (all items provided) or let our team do the hard work while you enjoy a glass of wine and star gaze. Arrival via boat or jeep.  

BBQ meals
Bonfires
Kayaking 

While enjoying our camping facilities you can also;

•Explore the cultural triangle (spend the day exploring the Sigiriya Lions rock, Minneriya national park- home to over 250 elephants, Ritigala Forest Monastery,  Trincomalee beach)

•Take part in a mud safari

•Take advantage of the opportunity to bird watch / photograph some of Sri Lanka’s most endemic birds

•Join ammay in our kitchen – Learn about the many Sri Lankan spices and herbs which make our dishes truly unique. Learn to cook your own rice and curry  and take away our complimentary spice goody bag so those at home can share a little bit of the haven you enjoyed

•Visit a typical Sri Lankan village home and enjoy a cup of tea with juggery* 

•Spend the night in a ‘watch hut’ keeping an eye out for elephants with just a lantern and the moonlight to keep you company

•Read a book on a hammock or play cricket /football with the village lads

Go on a boat ride, pick some wild flowers  and visit the local temple. Let the chanting of the evening prays engulf you in the serenity of village life

Enjoy a typical Sri Lankan BBQ, with freshly caught fish from the river

Enjoy typical traditional Sri Lankan meals served under the lush green forest by a river

We offer a truly unique  Sri Lankan experience which can be tailored made to suit your ideal holiday. Be it off road adventure, bird watching, photography, safari trips, BBQ or experiencing  the day to day culture and life style of Sri Lankan village life. Whether you want to relax and be pampered, go exploring and enjoy your holiday in true Sri Lankan style, we will make it happen at the Kamatha.

*ammay -  An elderly Sri Lankan mother/ woman who is able to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes

*Juggery - a Sri Lankan sweet made out of palm treacle

4 x 4 Mud Safari

Welcome to Kamatha  4x4 Mud Safaris, we are based in Kassiyappapura, Habarana Sri Lanka. We have been roaming the trails in these region for the last 20 years.

Today we have developed a vast Off Road Network, where we roam on a different kind of Horse, The 4x4 Iron Horse. Come experience the true spirit of Off Road Adventure. 

We run a Safari Operation with 3 x Toyota Land cruisers, which are equipped to handle both dry and wet seasons. 



Expedition 4x4 Hire ( For Filming, Research, Survey, or Corporate outing)



 Extreme 4x4 Training 



    

Breakfast, lunch and dinner arranged in scenic locations 

 Logistics support for : Mountain bike expeditions, Hiking, Kayaking, Scouting, Camping and other outdoor activity.