Tissamaharama, beläget i sydöstra Sri Lanka, är känt för sin historiska betydelse och naturliga skönhet. Staden är känd för det antika buddhisttemplet Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, som dateras tillbaka till 200-talet f.Kr., och fungerar som en port till den närliggande Yala nationalpark, känd för sitt djurliv och sina safaris.
La Safari Inn offers a warm and welcoming retreat near Tissamaharama, blending comfortable lodging with authentic southern Sri Lankan charm. Ideal for travelers seeking rest and adventure between wildlife safaris and cultural excursions.
Location:
Situated just outside Tissamaharama town, La Safari Inn is set amidst peaceful paddy fields and tropical foliage. Its central location provides easy access to Yala National Park, lakes, temples, and rural communities.
Accommodation:
The inn features cosy, well-kept rooms and cottages with friendly hospitality. Each unit includes air-conditioning or fans, en-suite bathrooms, and windows or verandas overlooking gardens or fields.
Facilities:
La Safari Inn offers thoughtful amenities to ensure a relaxed and convenient stay.
Dining Area: Casual space serving home-cooked Sri Lankan and international meals.
Tour Desk: Assistance with arranging safari trips, temple visits, and local excursions.
Outdoor Seating: A shaded garden lounge for relaxation and socializing.
Laundry Service: Convenient on-site laundry available for guests.
Parking: Secure on-site parking provided for all guests.
Excursions:
Guests at La Safari Inn can enjoy a mix of wildlife, cultural, and natural activities around Tissamaharama:
Yala National Park Safaris: Early morning and evening jeep drives to see leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and birdlife.
Tissamaharama Lake Boat Rides: Scenic cruises at sunrise or sunset to spot waterbirds.
Sithulpawwa Temple Visit: Explore the historic hilltop monastery and its panoramic views.
Minneriya & Kaudulla Safaris: Optional day trips to witness elephant gatherings.
Birdwatching Tours: Guided walks through local wetlands and scrublands to observe native species.
Village Visits: Engage with rural communities to learn about farming, crafts, and daily life.
Sunset Game Drives: Evening wildlife excursions offering dramatic landscapes and animal sightings.
Heritage Walks: Explore traditional local architecture and scenic countryside paths.
La Safari Inn in Tissamaharama is a comfortable and central base—offering genuine hospitality, easy access to nature, and restful nights between Sri Lanka’s southern adventures.
