Mapakada Village
Safari Lodge · North Central & Eastern Plains, Sri Lanka
Mapakada Village
Nestled by the serene Mapakada Lake in Mahiyanganaya, this eco-friendly hotel provides a tranquil escape and is an ideal base for safaris into Maduru Oya National Park. Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms, local cuisine, and easy access to wildlife excursions, with common sightings of elephants, wild buffalo, and diverse bird species.
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Mapakada Village in Maduru Oya National Park
eco_lodge
mid-range
Nearest Airport
Ampara Airport
Nearest International Airport
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
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