Wild Coast Tented Lodge beckons you deep into Sri Lanka’s jungle. Here, nestled within intimate Cocoons, you’ll discover a profound connection to nature. Surrounded by the untamed wilderness of Yala National Park, exhilarating game drives and walking safaris reveal leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and plentiful birds. Its distinctive approach to hospitality has earned the Two-Key Michelin distinction.

Dining

The Dining Pavilion
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The heart of the lodge, where seasonal Sri Lankan cuisine is served in an open, communal setting.
Ten Tuskers Bar
Serving beverages daily, 10:00–23:00
A relaxed bar inspired by Yala’s great elephant herds, ideal for sundowners and evening conversations.
Wilderness Dining
On-request
Wilderness dining unfolds on rugged beaches, sand dunes, or beneath lush coastal foliage, with picnics, bush lunches, and candlelit dinners that blend the ocean’s rhythm with vibrant flavours.
The Dining Pavilion
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The heart of the lodge, where seasonal Sri Lankan cuisine is served in an open, communal setting.
Ten Tuskers Bar
Serving beverages daily, 10:00–23:00
A relaxed bar inspired by Yala’s great elephant herds, ideal for sundowners and evening conversations.
Wilderness Dining
On-request
Wilderness dining unfolds on rugged beaches, sand dunes, or beneath lush coastal foliage, with picnics, bush lunches, and candlelit dinners that blend the ocean’s rhythm with vibrant flavours.

Facilities

Sanctuary Spa
Wellness
A tranquil retreat offering holistic treatments inspired by nature, Ayurveda, and restorative rituals.
The Dune Lounge
Outdoor Lounge
An open-air lounge set among the dunes, designed for relaxed sundowner moments and quiet time in nature.
The Quarry
Gym
A refined fitness space shaped by Yala’s raw geology, focused on strength, movement, and renewal.
Fossil Room - Kids' Club
The Fossil Room
Kids' Club
An immersive learning and play space for young explorers, celebrating biodiversity and ancient life.
The Trunk
Boutique
A curated boutique showcasing locally inspired craft, thoughtful mementoes, and conservation-led products.
The Library
Learn & Explore
The Library features a big central timber display case surrounded by shelves of books, specimens, fossils, shells, dried plant samples and preserved animals in specimen jars.
EV Charging
Charging Services
Charging facilities for electric vehicles are available at Wild Coast Tented Lodge. Please inquire at reception for details. Fees apply.
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Indika Fernando
General Manager - Wild Coast Tented Lodge
General:
+94 477 036 000
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Helenuwan Meghawarna
Resort Manger
General:
+94 477 036 000
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Indika Fernando
General Manager - Wild Coast Tented Lodge
General:
+94 477 036 000
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Helenuwan Meghawarna
Resort Manger
General:
+94 477 036 000

Useful Information

Impact

Our vision is inspired by our founders, the Fernando family, who believe that business is a matter of human service.
Positive impact | MJF Charitable Foundation

Kindness to both people and nature

Our vision is inspired by our founders, the Fernando family, who believe that business is a matter of human service. At the heart of this philosophy is our commitment to positively impacting the ecologically sensitive landscapes where we exist and transforming the lives of people in our communities through the MJF Charitable Foundation.
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