Title: Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site ## Photo gallery for Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site ![Living area - Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site (Mangalaeliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89169000/89168953/57224157.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site (Mangalaeliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89169000/89168953/4fae6bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site (Mangalaeliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89169000/89168953/e4e24bb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site (Mangalaeliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89169000/89168953/61abd12b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site (Mangalaeliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89169000/89168953/b7350ff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled by a lake in a popular birding site, the lodge offers an immersive jungle safari experience. Take leisurely walks, indulge in picnic treats and bird watching activities amidst nature's splendor or simply unwind under the perfect night sky for star gazing. ### Entire chalet 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site Lodge is by the side of a lake in a popular birding site. Safari experience in a jungle atmosphere. The location provides fine picnic areas, beautiful walks, bird watching and country life treat. Excellent transit accommodation as it is situated in a center on routes to many tourist destinations.Night sky perfect for star gazing. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shower ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119512500/119512427/bcd8b1b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Wild Ceylon by TSC NW - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space CA $380 CA $448 total includes taxes & fees Feb 24 - Feb 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=119512427&PinnedHotelID=119512427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111820000/111815300/111815242/c1d7ffdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staycation Escape - Kalpitiya Kalpitiya - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning CA $32 CA $62 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=111815242&PinnedHotelID=111815242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110364400/110364367/b89cb8ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alankuda Dolphin Village Norocholai - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 4.0 1 review CA $26 CA $30 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=110364367&PinnedHotelID=110364367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113176200/113176109/7e9a16f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roshanne Beach Resort Kalpitiya - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning CA $57 CA $68 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=113176109&PinnedHotelID=113176109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41460000/41453600/41453552/11d2282f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MARIA VILLA NEGOMBO APARTMENT JUST 10 MINUTES WALK TO THE BEACH. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area [Visit our Asia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Asia.dx6023099) [View more Chalets in Asia](https://www.expedia.ca/Asia-Chalets.d6023099-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=7.852225,79.85732&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oo%7Dn%40gclfN%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%40Q%40O%3FM%40QBM%40O%40MBQBM%40OBOBMDOBOBMDMDODMDMDODMFMDMFMDMFMFMFMHKFMFKHMHKFKHMHKHKHKJKHIJKHKJIJIJKJIJIJIJIJGLIJGLIJGLGLGLGJGLGLENELELGLELENELCNELCNELCNALENANCLANANCN%3FNCLAN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40LDN%40LBNDLBNDLBNDLDLDLFNDLDLDLFJFLFLFLFJFLHJFLHJFJHJHLHHHJJJHJHHJJJHHJJHJHJHJHLHJFJHLFJHLFJFLFLFLDLFLFLDLDLDNDLDLDNDLBLBNDNBLBNBN%40LBP%40LBN%40L%40P%40L%3FN%40P%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FPAL%3FNAN%3FNANANANCLANCNANCNCLCNENCLCNELELENELELELENGLGLELGJGLGLGLILGJILGJIJIJIJIJIJKLIHKJIHKJKHKHIJMFKJKFKHMFKHMFKFMHMFMFKDMFMFMDODMDMDMDODMDODMBOBMBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCMCOCMCOEMEOEMEMEMEMEOEMGMGKEMGMGMIKGMGKIMGKIKGKKKGKKKIKIKKIIKKIIKMIKIKIKIKGKIKIMGKGMIMGMGMGKEMGMEMGOEMEMEMEOEMEMCOCMEOCOCMAOCOCOAOAMCOAO%3FOAOAO%3FOAM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Iwm6VZu4sA9xeadeWK9xrequt08=) Mangalaeliya, North western province ### What's nearby - Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary 38 min drive \- 25.6 km - Base Hospital Puttalam 43 min drive \- 31.4 km - Anamaduwa Paramakanda Cave Temple 49 min drive \- 26.1 km - Chilaw General Hospital 54 min drive \- 43.7 km - Munneswaram Temple 56 min drive \- 45.8 km ### Restaurants - Lakmali Restaurant & Bar 16 min drive - Kico Dine Hut 17 min drive - kincha restaurant 14 min drive - Hotel De Nahla - Madurankuliya 16 min drive - Lagoon Breeze Restaurant 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site? ### What time is check-in at Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site? ### What time is check-out at Safari Lodge by the lake/in a birding site? ## Have a question? 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