Wanakaset Forest Glamping

–Excellent location – show map
+90 photos
Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Wanakaset Forest Glamping in Kitulgala offers a serene guest house experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and a traditional restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy family rooms, an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include meeting rooms, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Asian cuisines with vegetarian and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 27 mi from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base and 30 mi from Leisure World, the property is highly rated for its forests, garden, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms themselves are snug, and the views are beautiful. The breakfast is delicious Sri Lankan food.”
Mostafa
Egypt Egypt
“Great hospitality and nice place in the middle of the forest”
Yechiel
Israel Israel
“We are a traveling family. Truly, this is one of the most enchanted places we had the privilege to stay in. It is unique because you are in the middle of the jungle, without walls. The place is very relaxing, yet you feel the jungle, in the good...”
Michael
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“No bells and whistles yet a clean and exceptional 5-star mattress and linen in the middle of the jungle. The team were awesome and the blend of forest foods they grow and hospitality they provide show incredible skills. The 10+ edible leaves...”
Anonymous
Israel Israel
“So peaceful, beautiful, quiet, in the jungle, well maintened.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Truly incredible jungle property. Beautiful rooms, stunning views. Basic bathrooms. Frog chorus at night. Lovely staff and excellent food.”
Penelope
Spain Spain
“Amazing homemade food. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and abundant. The coldest beer ever in Sri Lanka. Unforgettable experience right at the deep jungle.”
Roni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We really enjoyed our stay. Banda and the team were welcoming and helpful. Hearing the forest sounds at night was a great experience. Thank you!”
Sita
India India
“A very special place to stay and very very nice people who worked there!”
Joanna
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“It was tranquil and authentic. Waking up to the view of the jungle & sounds of the birds and the forest was beautiful. The food was delicious, fresh and varied. There is also a lounge area guests can use which has scenic views and is a perfect...”

Managed by Wanakaset Sri Lanka

Company review score: 9.9Based on 141 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Wanakaset’s Kitulgala property, is the headquarter of the Wanakaset Sri Lanka, non-profit organisation whose ultimate objective is Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration. We plant a huge variety of fruit trees and edible leaf trees to generate a unique biodiversity. By staying with us, you contribute financially to the creation of this extraordinary ecosystem. Those guests who wish to partake in the daily chores of the Conservation project can also join us. Activities range from planting trees, clearing, watering and learning a little more about the trees. Those willing to offset the full carbon footprint of their holidays are welcome to plant trees or ask Wanakaset team to do so. Wanakaset is also present in France (Pyrénées Orientales), in Panama (Chiriqui) and Tunisia (Kelibia).

Property info

Hospitality in a Biodiversity Conservation project. The teak wood cottage, nested on the hills of Kitulgala, dominates the tea plantations and the Kilani River valley surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The movie “Bridge over the River Kwai” was shot on the Kilani River a few kilometres upstream from Wanakaset. The property is not connected to any amenities or public services other than electricity. Our drinking water comes from rain and is filtered through sand and charcoal. Grey water is recycled through a phytosanitary system, which allows this water to be used for irrigation of young trees. Our trees are still young but some of them already bear fruits waiting to be picked (200 varieties of fruit trees).

Neighborhood info

The area is best known for Birdwatching, White Water rafting, Advanced Canyoning, Hiking and Mountain biking but also to those visiting Adam’s peak, the Balilena Caves, the Sandun Ella gorgeous waterfall or the Makandawa Forest Natural Park.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Italian • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Wanakaset Forest Glamping takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

2 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wanakaset Forest Glamping of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.