“A beautiful location with easy access to Wasgamuwa park.”

Perfect location near Wasgamuwa park and beautiful setting by the lake. Friendly and very helpful staff. Easy to organise safari drives from the hotel. Great driver. Saw lots of elephants and many birds as well as monitor lizards and mongoose. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Very good days

“Junior staff was accommodating if requested. But there is no management. .”

Good Location & Nice view

“Mediocre but fine for a night or two”

The pool was well cared for and a beautiful spot to spend the day after a safari. Great bird life and views across the lake. Some of the staff were friendly. We had a good room with a nice view.

“Convenient for Wasgamuwa N.P. visit”

Friendly staff, proximity to Wasgamuwa N.P. Breakfast was ok

We had a truly memorable stay at Lavendish Wild Safari, beautifully located right by a picturesque lake filled with blooming lotus flowers. The setting is simply stunning, and the infinity-style pool overlooking the lake makes it even more special—perfect for relaxing while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The hotel is surrounded by lush trees and nature, making it a paradise for wildlife and bird lovers. We were able to enjoy incredible animal and bird observations right on site. Hornbills, for example, even have a roosting tree near the hotel, which was amazing to witness. One of the absolute highlights was the safari experience. From here, you can access one of the best safaris we had during our entire trip—easily comparable to, or even better than, famous parks like Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park, and Minneriya National Park. What makes this experience truly unique is the lack of mass tourism. During our safari, there was only one other jeep besides us, which meant no crowds and no chaotic chasing of wildlife. Despite the tranquility, we saw an incredible variety of animals: elephants, countless bird species, and even a bear—which is quite rare! It felt like a true hidden gem compared to the more crowded national parks. We would also highly recommend our driver, Nihal, who was extremely friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this place is a fantastic base for an unforgettable and authentic safari experience—an absolute insider tip!

Friendly staff

“Good place for a one night stop for a safari”

Closeness to park entrance. Staff very friendly

“Exceptional staff. Very helpful and friendly”

Great property and location for safari. Worth more than its price although it is secluded

“Nice location and hotel”

Nice hotel next to the safari park

“Convenient stop enroute”

Staff were wonderful and very welcoming. The facilities were a bit dated but were clean. The ground floor had direct access to the pool which was very convenient. Staff were very attentive and quick to respond. The gentleman in the dining area was helpful and kind.

“Everyone was extremely nice, we had a great time”

“Superb!!!”

Amazing find - a definite factory reset location. Very close to National park in a very rural area. After an amazing safari we spent the remainder of our two days chilling by the pool.

“Amazing staff and great location”

Amazing staff specially at the front desk. They’re always smiling and amazed by the service

Kind staff

Kind staff.. clean rooms

“Better than a 5 star Hilton”

Exception place, I loved everything, nearest town is 12km away so some may find it quiet but for me it was perfect. The staff were great, and the chef was able to cater for 2 dietary requirements. Food portions are huge and room large and comfortable. Swimming pool warm and clean, just wear t-shirt or wet suit top if a lady to be respectful. It was an amazing experience

“Outstanding”

Highly motivated team. Excellent food. Helpful in any way. Thank you.

“Super budget friendly place for elephant watching”

Location and pool was great 👍 Staff was very helpful ☺️ specialy reception lady Price was very reasonable They had limited food selection but everything was really good

The room was a good size and clean. The pool area is beautiful and it was nice to relax there. The restaurant is reasonably priced, serving good food and the location is very convenient for a safari at Wasgamuwa.