EKHO Safari, Tissamaharama

Tissamaharama City

Tissamaharama, located in southeastern Sri Lanka, is renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty. The town is known for the ancient Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist temple, dating back to the 2nd century BC, and serves as a gateway to the nearby Yala National Park, famous for its wildlife and safaris.

(SKU: LK1500F191) The Safari, a rejuvenating retreat from the daily rigors of urban living, with an extraordinary and refreshing array of features and scenically located by the ancient 'Tissa Wewa'.It is also strategically located close to many places of religious and cultural interest such as much visited Shrine in Kataragama, the great pilgrim shrine, which is dedicated to Skanda, a popular Hindu deity.

Location

About 10 minutes away from the sacred city of Kataragama, the Safari Hotel is located in Tissamaharama which is approximately 264km south of the commercial hub of Colombo. The hotel is located within the district of Hambantota while the airport and port is about 30 minutes away. Tissamaharama can be reached via the Colombo - Galle - Hambantota main motor way while it can also be reached via Colombo - Ratnapura - Wellawaya road.

Accommodation

The Safari in Tissamaharama comprises of 50 guestrooms while guests are given the opportunity to choose between deluxe rooms and suites. There are 47 air-conditioned deluxe rooms which are spread across three blocks of the hotel while there are 3 suites in one block, with one on each floor. The suites have additional living spaces and en-suite dining facilities. All accommodation units are well equipped with modern amenities and en-suite bathrooms.

Facilities

There is a main dining restaurant at the Safari in Tissamaharama where you can enjoy a range of local and western cuisines. You can enjoy meals indoors as well as outdoors while enjoying the views. The hotel contains of a spacious pool area where you can relax under the sun and maybe enjoy a dip while enjoying the views of the adjoining lake and natural surroundings. The hotel offers and abundance of services while the staff is always available for your requirements. Recreation activities include a volleyball court and tennis courts.

Excursions and Day Tours

A number of excursions can be organized while holidaying at the Safari Hotel in Tissamaharama. The location is the perfect choice for wildlife and nature enthusiasts since there are a number of wild life parks that can be explored. About 30 minutes away from the Hotel is the Yala National Park where you can spot various wild life species while the Bundala National Park is also less than an hour drive away. Here, there are many migratory birds while many kinds of water birds are said to visit the Park regularly. You can also enjoy a safari to the Uda Walawe National Park which is a sanctuary for herds of elephants. The sacred city of Kataragama is also of walking distance.