What is it?
Kumbuk River Resort, Buttala, Sri Lanka. Sleep in the belly of a giant elephant in the wild Sri Lankan countryside.
What’s so special?
What’s not special about sleeping inside the world’s biggest elephant? This uniquely shaped eco-lodge will bring you as close to nature as you're going to get and even sways with the wind! The lodge is nestled in a 14 acre resort near a quiet farming village in what the locals describe as their very own Garden of Eden. Just eat, sleep and relax in a haven of your own. You can also go trekking in Yala, the country’s most famous wildlife sanctuary and relax then in the resort’s herbal plunge pool
The details:
Touring parties of up to two people can enjoy exclusive occupation of the entire eco-resort at €173 per night on full-board basis in the winter season (October to March) with €59 for every additional adult, including a 10 percent service charge. This is €156 in the summer season (April to September), with a charge of €52 for every additional adult. www.kumbukriver.com
Getting there:
The resort is located 90km from Colombo, where you can fly to from Dublin for approximately €998 with Aer Lingus and Sri Lankan airlines. Hire a car then for an extra adventure along the Sri Lankan coastline to the resort.
By Kay Kinsella
