Hotels in Bundala
Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa
Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa is on the southern coast, about four hours from Colombo by expressway. It spreads over 58 acres and is one of the (...)
Oak Ray Lake Resort
Oak Ray Lake Resort is about four hours from Colombo, right next to the lake at Tissamaharama, so guests are greeted with views over the water, which is an (...)
Thaulle Resort
Thaulle Resort is in Tissamaharama, about four hours from Colombo, and welcomes families looking for a relaxed holiday close to Yala. It sits away from the (...)
Where to stay
The lakeside hotels of Tissamaharama, such as EKHO Safari and Oak Ray Lake Resort, are around 30 minutes from Bundala. They also put you within reach of Yala, so you can do both parks. See our full list of hotels for Yala.
When to go
Migratory birds are present roughly from September to March. Early morning is best for birding, before the heat.
Read about birdwatching in Bundala or our Bundala guide.
Safari tips
- Book a jeep with a licensed driver; your hotel can arrange it.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and binoculars.
- Keep noise down, never feed animals, and ask the driver not to crowd them.
A note on this page
There are currently no hotels listed for this page yet, which is why none are shown here. The bases above all have good options.