Ways to explore
Birding first, with time for photography, night walks, local food and village life.
Early morning birding
Start before dawn with coffee, then head out as the forest wakes up and the mixed flocks begin to move.
Rainforest trails
Guided walks from the easy forest edge to full days in deep primary forest, chosen to match your fitness and targets.
Endemic birding
Work through Sri Lanka’s endemics with a naturalist who knows where each species feeds and roosts.
Bird photography
Unhurried sessions planned around light and the birds’ routines, with guidance on ethical practice.
Evening & night nature
Owls, frogmouths, shrub frogs, lizards and the Green Pit Viper on guided walks after dark.
Local food
Home-style Sri Lankan cooking at the lodge, with fruit and produce from the surrounding villages.
Village & tea smallholdings
Walks through Kudawa village and the small tea gardens that surround the forest.
Rivers & natural pools
The lodge is bordered by two rivers: cool off in a natural pool after a morning on the trails.
Come for the birds. Stay for the forest.
Tell us your dates, your target species and how you like to travel. We will reply with ideas, availability and a plan for your stay.