Kurumba Lodge

Location was perfect,close to Wilpattu National Park.Owners and family were super nice and helpful,and just are wonderful people.They also organised my safari for 2 days as well. Plenty of wildlife in vicinity of the property(Elephants were around most days on dusk😊).And just a super relaxing and quiet spot to unwind👍🏻

For my needs,there was nothing to dislike😊

El entorno, aunque un poco alejado

I really enjoyed my stay here. The place is in a quiet and peaceful location, surrounded by nature. The family was very lovely and welcoming.

There wasn’t really anything I didn’t like. Maybe the bathroom could have been just a little cleaner, but overall, everything was good.

Good sized room, comfortable beds with mosquito nets, modern bathroom. A/C broke down but was fixed quickly. Pleasant views over the rice fields, very peaceful. Wifi didn't work in room but fine on verandah. Dinner available (chicken kottu or fried rice) for Rs 1500, lunch Rs 2000, plus service charge. Breakfast a little basic compared to other accommodation. Remote location - no cafes nearby (or ATMs). Only family member who spoke English was schoolboy son who was heroic in his efforts to assist us. Onward transport to Negombo was very satisfactory.

We were disappointed with the half day safari organisation which we booked through Kurumba on the basis of good reviews, and their written assurance that drivers were trained and experienced "to deliver to our guests the best wildlife experience guaranteed". We had 2 guys, a driver and a tracker, completely separated from us in a closed off cab with the radio on. We couldn't communicate with them, and their communication was limited to their stopping the vehicle, rolling down the window, and announcing "stork", "deer", or "peacock" etc. English was very basic. We really received no information about the wildlife or the park. This was in stark contrast to our Udawalawe safari, with just a driver. Communication was excellent throughout and we learned a great deal of information. Our concerns and dissatisfaction were discussed in detail with Kurumba Lodge.