January 7, 2022
A worthwhile visit to positively impact communities through tourism. The Mankada Pottery Centre is an initiative by the MJF Charitable Foundation, and was set up to support and empower marginalised communities living on the periphery of the Udawalawe National Park in south-eastern Sri Lanka.
Wild Coast Lodge Yala Experiences

Game Drives
We strive to redefine game drives by taking a holistic approach to the wilderness.

Guided Nature Walk
Explore the wilderness in and around Wild Coast Tented Lodge in the company of an expert ranger.

Junior Chef
We have a collection of yummy, interactive and immersive culinary experiences for kids with a local twist, tailored for various age levels.

Birding Experience at Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park’s wetland and saltern habitat is home to a large collection of resident birds, as well as migrants that visit every winter, from waders to raptors.

Junior Ranger
Our Junior Ranger programme introduces multiple aspects of the excitement of the wilderness to kids of all ages.

Wilderness Dining
The rugged beach sand dunes are the perfect spot for a picnic or a gourmet candlelit meal.

Rural Bike Exploration
Take a ride through the rugged, scenic back-roads of a typical village that lies inland from Kirinda.

Discover Sri Lankan Cuisine
The Wild Coast Tented Lodge version of a Sri Lankan cookery class – a more hands-on introduction to our island fare.

Exclusive Game Drive & Jungle Afternoon Tea
Our team will pick a beautiful spot with a scenic vista. Guests descend from their vehicles, stretch their legs and indulge in some exquisite creations from our pastry kitchen.

Explore Kataragama Temple
Kataragama is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka that is venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Veddas (indigenous group of people of Sri Lanka).

Explore Sithulpawwa Ancient Jungle Monastery
Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery, believed to date back to 2nd Century BC.

Uda Walawe Elephant Adventure
En route to Wild Coast Tented Lodge from Ceylon Tea Trails, stop midway at the Uda Walawe National Park which cares for orphaned elephants – many of whom are calves.
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The Resplendent Journal
A chronicle of remarkable narratives from across our island and resorts.

05 October 2021
Mindfulness in the Breathtaking Heartland of Ceylon Tea
It’s a couple of minutes past 6am. A glass of water, a splash of the same on my face and I quietly creep out my room towards the front terrace of Dunkeld Bungalow. There’s no one in sight as I pick my spot for the morning and spread ...

16 September 2021
Faunal Diversity at Ceylon Tea Trails
A keen naturalist hailing from the hill country, Rohan Gunasekara began his nature work at the Hill Country Youth Exploration Society. He was later the Secretary of the Nature Exploration & Protection Society of Nuwara Eliya due to...

03 January 2022
Honeymoon in 2022: Five Things to Consider
The recent flux of requests has us thinking 2022 could be the year of honeymoons. The idea of making up for lost time and the revitalised focus of being amongst enviable locations has newlyweds also booking in on lengthier stays than...