Nestled in the lush coastal jungle on the edge of Sri Lanka's leopard hotspot, Yala National Park, Uga Chena Huts offers a tranquil retreat in 14 air-conditioned, palm-covered huts. Large terraces, open-air bathrooms, and private pools provide soothing refreshment after a hot game drive; while a small spa offers relaxing massages and rituals. Sample Sri Lankan specialties al fresco while listening to the exotic sounds of nature, and end the day with a sundowner at the bar overlooking the sea. For nature enthusiasts who value comfort and privacy, this idyllic jungle oasis is hard to beat.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature of Yala National Park, which is known for its leopard population, among other things. During morning and evening game drives, you can also see elephants, white-tailed deer, crocodiles, sloths, and colorful flocks of birds. The resort's outdoor pool, camouflaged by jungle greenery and resembling a romantic oasis with a waterfall and hidden bar, promises an exotic break. Two thatched treatment rooms in the spa invite you to enjoy soothing rituals, massages, and facials.
With just 14 spacious huts set amid almost 3 hectares of lush greenery, privacy and tranquility are guaranteed. Comfortable platform beds and dining tables await you under palm-covered roofs, while the safari chic continues outside with a pretty terrace, an open bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, and a private plunge pool—a real treat after a hot safari. To preserve nature, the huts stand on small stilts and are connected by raised walkways, allowing plants to grow freely around them.
At Basses Restaurant, named after the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse, you can dine with a view of the lighthouse itself on a beautiful outdoor terrace. The dishes are made from local ingredients in the form of fish curries and coconut sambals, complemented by some modern European classics. On request, you can also dine under the stars on the beach by a romantic campfire. Sundowners, wine, and fresh watermelon juice with a sea view are served in the sunken bar, which leads off from the restaurant. Make yourself comfortable on soft cushions and reflect on the day with the gentle sound of the waves in the background.
The dreamlike Uga Chena Huts welcomes you in the dry jungle scrub on the edge of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's most important wildlife reserve, above a beach formed by sand dunes. With elephants frolicking on the beach, flamingos swarming in the lagoon, and baby turtles hatching in the summer, The Jungle Book comes to life here in a unique way. The resort's 14 luxurious palm-covered huts are quietly secluded, nestled in idyllic greenery, and pamper their guests with private plunge pools, terraces, and freestanding bathtubs in open bathrooms. Surrounded by towering trees and rich fauna, you can hear the call of the wild at every turn and occasionally spot an animal or two.
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