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The lodge comes into its own at sunrise when the dawn chorus of birds and the kaleidoscopic colours reflected in Weerawila Lake are enough to draw even the sleepiest of guests out onto their private, lakeside deck. The seven luxury tented lodges all overlook the lake, offering a perfect blend of luxury and seclusion, akin to the most sophisticated African safari camps.
Dark teak furniture and wooden floors are offset with local fabrics and handiworks while air conditioning is available throughout. Meals at Flameback are prepared with a focus on organic, locally sourced ingredients, often coming from the lodge’s own garden or neighbouring suppliers. After a busy day exploring the nearby parks, you can cool off in the camp’s small lakeview pool or curl up on your private deck with a book from the camp’s library.y sourced ingredients, often coming from the lodge’s own garden or local suppliers.
What we love
- We loved the laidback charm and serene atmosphere
- The location works brilliant for Yala National Park, Uda Walawe National Park and Bundala
- The bird watching trek with the resident naturalist is an experience not to be missed
- A private dinner can be arranged next to the serene waters of the lake, serenaded by the evening calls of thousands of resident birds
The tents are fairly close to each other, so whilst you can’t see other people from your own tent, you may hear people in the neighbouring tent.
It’s a bit of a drive to get to Yala (32km away), but its proximity to other parks and the lakeside location outweighs this in our opinion
The lodge has one self-contained family villa with all other accommodation options offering additional beds or cribs where required. Activities and entertainment are provided for younger guests including a Junior Naturalist Programme educating children about the local wildlife and conservation efforts.
Children’s meals available on request and nature trails, bird watching, fishing, cooking and cycling activities are all encouraged with children.
The team at Flameback Eco Lodge puts great sway on its environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism principles. The lodge integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings and has been constructed using eco-conscious materials to minimize environmental impact.
Community engagement is a foundation philosophy of the camp, with local artisans visiting to carry out immersive experiences for guests from palmyrah weaving and pottery as well as displaying their wares within the rooms. The lodge team organise educational visits to local villages where guests can enjoy authentic home-cooked meals.
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