About Jungle House

About Jungle House

Welcome to Jungle House Udawalawe!
The “Jungle House” is a lodge style bungalow situated just off the main road from Palmadulla to Embilipitya at the 96th mile post. Themed as a typical park lodge, the JH is bordering the Rakwana River with lush green surroundings and plenty of bird life.

Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of Ratnapura district in Sri Lanka. Situated in the dry zone, the area receives inter monsoonal rains from April to July and the monsoonal rains from November to January.

The climate can be hot and humid at times and the rains bringrelief to the heat of the day and quickly giving way to sunny skies.Its pleasant weather the rest of the time.

The decked bungalow provides a tree top experience with comfortable bedding and bird call to wake you up in slightly misty and chilly mornings. The flow of the river sounds like a soothing lullaby at night and the nights give you a wonderful night under the clear skies and bright stars.

The bungalow is situated in such a central location which allows you to go out of day excursions and proceed to locations in the hill country or the Sothern beach.

The JH caters to small groups of family and friends who can occupy the full bungalow with our cook and the caretaker at hand to take care of you. We specialise in authentic Sri Lankan food and serve a variety of fruit and vegetable grown in our own land and the area.

Location and Climate

Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of Ratnapura district in Sri Lanka. Situated in the dry zone, the area receives inter monsoonal rains from April to July and the monsoonal rains from November to January.
The climate can be hot and humid at times and the rains bring relief to the heat of the day and quickly giving way to sunny skies. Its pleasant weather the rest of the time.

Things to do


Cycling through the surrounding village
Chilling in the shallow river rapids when water levels are low
Trekking along the river bank in dry season
Barbeque dinners and brunches in the garden / riverside
Relax under a tree, read a book and relish a chilled one
Board games made available (Drafts, Chess, Carom)
Safe and secured garden for improvised cricket and other games

Food and Beverage

Food is authentic Sri Lankan

USD 3.50 PER PERSON IF NOT OFFERED ON BED AND BREAKFAST BASIS Served with toast, eggs and sausages or Sri Lankan breakfast with fish accompanied with fresh fruit pieces or fresh fruit juice.

USD 4.50 PER PERSON IF NOT OFFERED ON HALF BOARD BASIS Sri Lankan Rice and curry with a green leaf salad and served with lake fish/chicken/pork curry.

USD 5.50 PER PERSON IF NOT OFFERED ON FULL BOARD BASIS String hoppers, noodles, fried rice or yellow rice served with potato and egg curry, coconut sambol, brinjal pickle served with fish/chicken/pork.