Villa with Private Plunge Pool
- 2 villas
- Sleeps 2
- 1 super king-size bed
Our most private stay: a villa with its own plunge pool, a sit-out balcony and a super king-size bed. Two of them on the property.
Eluwankulam · Wilpattu · Sri Lanka
Glamping on the edge of Wilpattu
Private villas with pools, a glamping lodge and a family residence right in the center of jungle. Elephants drink at the lake behind the property and leopards are a short drive away.
Welcome
The quiet side of Sri Lankan safari country
Raalmadu Wilpattu sits where the Kala Oya runs out towards the coast and the dry-zone forests begin. It is perhaps the most outstanding luxury glamping, with an outdoor pool, a garden that the peacocks treat as their own, and a villu that runs by the property.
Wilpattu National Park is the largest and oldest national park in the country, known for its elephants and leopard sightings. We will have you at the gate for the most memorable Sri Lankan safari.
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Six units, forty guests
Villas, a glamping lodge and a family residence
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Ten minutes to the gate
First into Wilpattu at opening time
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Cooked fresh, every meal
Rice and curry made to order, three times a day
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10+ acres, eco themed
An eco-retreat inside the elephant corridor
Eco safari glamping site
Experience nature at its purest
Located within an active elephant corridor at Wilpattu National Park, Raalmadu Resorts provides an immersive wilderness retreat. Set amidst dense jungle, a peaceful lake, and vibrant wildlife, it is an ideal spot for travelers seeking tranquility, adventure, and genuine eco-luxury.
The resort spans over 10 acres of jungle along the edge of Wilpattu, where guests may observe elephants, crocodiles, and more than 500 species of exotic birds in their natural surroundings. Visitors enjoy the comfort of an eco-retreat designed to harmonize with nature, and may occasionally glimpse elephants, leopards, bears, and other wildlife.
- 10+ acres
- of jungle on the edge of Wilpattu
- 500+ species
- of exotic birds in their natural surroundings
- Eco themed
- Designed to blend into the environment
Wildlife you may see: Elephants, Crocodiles, Leopards, Sloth bears, Painted storks, Peacocks, Kingfishers, Spotted deer.
Guest reviews
What people say after they leave
10/10
Incredible location with super helpful staff who made our stay unforgettable
This property is right in the middle of the nature. I have never met a team more helpful and attentive. They organized our safari, lit a bonfire for us, and even picked us up from the main road because elephants sometimes block the road.
10/10
Great and calm place in the jungle with friendly staff
Warm welcome at arrival. The food was really good and more than enough. It was my birthday during our staying and they surprised me with a private little party which was very thoughtful.
9/10
Wilpattu magic
Location was very quiet and secluded. The room we had was excellent and the pool area was fantastic. Wildlife around the resort was awesome with monkeys, crocodiles in the lagoon and birds aplenty!
10/10
Beautiful and peaceful stay, with the most wonderful and attentive hosts
Very remote and peaceful, surrounded by nature including watching monkeys from the pool! The staff were amazing and catered to every need — sorting our safari for us and cooking delicious meals.
10/10
Amazing stay in the wild with perfect hosts
Kuma and his team were amazing hosts. The room was near the lake which was a lovely view in the morning sun, occasional crocodiles we saw in the water too which was fun experience! Really feels like you’re in the wild.
10/10
Amazing stay in the middle of nature close to Wilpattu
A beautiful place in the middle of nature and rice fields, surrounded by wildlife. The pool is stunning and fits perfectly into the peaceful natural setting. At night you fall asleep to the sounds of the animals around you.
9/10
We had a really lively stay and would love to come back
The staff and manager Kuma were really welcoming and attentive. The rooms were lovely and very in keeping with the safari theme. The pool was stunning and a great place to hang out.
Through Eluwankulam, Puttalam
Why Eluwankulam is the best way into Wilpattu
Most visitors enter Wilpattu from the Anuradhapura side. We sit on the Puttalam side, at Eluwankulam, and it pays off.
- Easily connects to Colombo, the airport, Anuradhapura and Jaffna
- Sea excursions to Kalpitiya for dolphin watching
- Historical sites close at hand
- Faster access to the heart of Wilpattu for better wildlife viewing
- Fewer crowds at the gate and on the tracks
Why here
Cozy, remote, and genuinely wild luxury
Inside the wildlife corridor
Raalmadu sits where the Kala Oya meets the Wilpattu boundary. Elephants come down to drink at the pond at the end of the property, and crocodiles work the villu.
Forty guests, not four hundred
Six units spread across over 10 acres and a maximum of forty guests. There is no reception desk and no queue for breakfast. Just our team, who will know your name by the second morning.
Food worth staying in for
Every meal is cooked fresh to order. The choice is yours: Western or Sri Lankan, rice and curry, string hoppers at breakfast, and seafood brought up from the coast that afternoon.
Where you sleep
Four ways to stay, and the whole place if you want it
From villas with their own plunge pools, a large family residence to a glamping lodge for twenty. Up to forty guests across the property.
Villa with Balcony overlooking Wilpattu
- 2 villas
- Sleeps 2
- 1 super king-size bed
A super king-size bed and a private sit-out balcony that looks straight out over the Wilpattu forest. Two of them on the property.
Shared Glamping Lodge
- Sleeps 20
- 10 double beds with mosquito nets
An open-sided dormitory lodge with ten netted double beds and the forest breeze running through it. Made for groups, schools and friends travelling together.
Family Residence
- Sleeps 8
- Beds for 8 adults
A private residence for up to eight adults, with two bathrooms and an open-air deck over the villuwa lake, where elephants often come to drink.
Things to do
Leopards, storks, mangroves
Everything below is arranged at the lodge: the jeep, the tracker, the permits and the packed lunch.
Wilpattu leopard safari
- Half day or full day
Wilpattu is the largest and oldest national park in Sri Lanka, and far quieter than Yala. We arrange the jeep, the tracker and the park permits, and we will have you at the gate for opening. Leopard, sloth bear, spotted deer, elephant and mugger crocodile are all resident.
Birdwatching on the villus
- 2–3 hours
The villus, natural rain-fed lakes, draw painted storks, spot-billed pelicans, open-bills and the occasional black-necked stork. More than 200 species have been recorded in and around the park, and a good share of them pass through the lodge garden.
Kala Oya lagoon & mangroves
- 2 hours
The Kala Oya estuary holds one of the densest mangrove stands in Sri Lanka. A slow boat through the channels at dusk is the best way to see kingfishers, monitor lizards and, at a respectful distance, the resident crocodiles.
Village walk
- 3 hours
Walk out through the paddy with one of the team, then come back and cook. You will grate the coconut, temper the spices and put together a rice and curry with whatever the garden gave up that morning. Then you eat it.
Dining
Cooked to order, three times a day
There is no set sitting. Breakfast might be cadju kiribath with isso pol sambol; lunch can be a Sri Lankan delicacy with crabs and prawns brought up from the coast. Dinner again is your favorite hoppers. Or there’s the poolside seafood BBQ.
Vegetarian, vegan and most allergy requirements are straightforward if you tell us in advance. Packed breakfasts go out with every early safari departure.
Facilities
What’s on site
Outdoors & pool
- Wilpattu's best: outdoor swimming pool, open year-round
- Pool towels provided
- Garden and shaded outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
Food & drink
- Restaurant serving Western and Sri Lankan home cooking
- Breakfast served in the room on request
- Packed breakfasts and lunches for safari days
- Meals for children
- Wine and beer available
- Special diets catered for with notice
Things to do
- Wilpattu safari drives arranged at Raalmadu
- Guided birdwatching walks
- Hiking and jungle trails
- Elephant and crocodile watching from the property
Services & practicalities
- Airport and Colombo transfers arranged
- Wake-up service
- Ironing facilities
- Contactless check-in and cashless payment
- English, Sinhala and Tamil spoken
Come and enjoy
Tell us your dates and how many of you there are, and we will come back within the day with availability, rates and a plan for the safari.
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