Eco tourism in a precious Eco lodge-Yala NP , Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

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I'm Carla, manager of an ecological lodge for a responsible tourism and explore the wild life.
We have 6 traditional rooms (build in a rustic/ natural way) and a mud house restaurant.
We are a family running this Eco lodge concept and surrounded by an amazing biodiversity with a precious landscape and natural place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A nice atmosphere in an open space for all the visitors an exchange to participate in our daily workshop.
Developing and learning an Eco sustainable tourism, get the ayurvedic cooking experience and sharing the wildlife biodiversity. We want to offer a unique experience and connecting with different cultures.
Help
We are looking for active, serious, responsible and nature enthusiastic people that want to join us on our Eco lodge for a sustainable tourism.
We are Eco home & safari an Eco friendly lodge situated in Kataragama, a small town located 238km South East of Colombo. Surrounded by the sacred river and beautiful lakes and in the border of the Yala National Park.
Eco-friendly lodge for a sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka. On the border of the Yala NP to enjoy the wild life and Safari. Surrounded by a natural biodiversity.

It’s an ecological home for a responsible tourism, in a rustic style, renewable and natural materials found in the area. With a friendly and comfortable atmosphere where you are welcome to join us for an unforgettable stay and experience.

We need volunteers to help in general maintenance, cleaning, preparing the rooms/cottages for hosting guests, gardening, welcome those guests... we offer free accommodation and 3 local meals a day in a relaxing atmosphere surrounding by a precious nature.

Note that this is our work and living community life, we want responsible people that are able to be part of us and respectful of our Eco concept.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Simple and clean staff room, we offer free accommodation and 3 free (vegetarian) local meals a day.
What else ...
Kataragama is on the border of the Yala National Park, surrounded by the gem river, beautiful lakes, and the jungle. It’s one of the most visited, sacred multi-religious sites of Sri Lanka, Surrounded by beautiful lakes and nature.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week

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11/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Petra & Tjaž) for host

We were lucky to have our first Workaway experience here. We stayed there for 3 weeks. The place is simply amazing. It’s magical to share your living space with all the jungle animals. Watching all varieties of squirrels, birds, monkeys and insects was how we shorted our time there. Waking up with sounds of jungles was the highlight of everyday.… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Petra & Tjaž)

It was an enormous pleasure to have Petra and Tjaz collaborating with us on our Eco resort.
They gave us an incredible help and they took very well care of our entire property.
A very nice friendly persons, good workers, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do and they made an… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I spent 3 wonderful weeks at this project and loved it very much. It's a marvelous wild place and there is so much to explore. Muna and the whole team is absolutely lovely and I had such a great time there. I can't thank you enough and I'm so grateful for the great experience. Just wonderful!

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

It was a big pleasure to have Julia collaborating with us.
She gave us a very good help.
A very nice friendly person and good worker.

It was a pleasure to share our natural lodge with her.
A very positive person.
Wish you Julia the best in life.

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (chiara & paolo)

It was an enormous pleasure to have Chiara and Paolo collaborating with us on our Eco resort.
They gave us an incredible amazing help and they took very well care of our entire property.
A very nice friendly persons, good workers, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do and they made… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (chiara & paolo) for host

Such an amazing experience, the best work away we have done. Muna and the whole team here are the friendliest and most accommodating people you could wish to meet.
The perks of the job are amazing and the location is simple stunning. If you have the chance to be a volunteers here you’ll count yourself as lucky as we feel.The agreement is 5hrs per… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)

It was a big pleasure to have Romain collaborating with us.
He gave us an incredible amazing help.
A very nice friendly person, good worker, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do and they made a good service for our guests.
It was a pleasure to share our natural lodge and share our… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kaitlyn)

It was a big pleasure to have Katlin and Roman collaborating with us.
They gave us an incredible amazing help.
A very nice friendly persons, good workers, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do and they made a good service for our guests.
It was a pleasure to share our natural lodge… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kaitlyn) for host

My weeks here were so wonderful! The place itself is absolutely magical, and the property and the way it has been utilized is so incredible. During my three week stay I was lucky enough to spend plenty of time with Muna, wonderful Carla who is so, kind, and the loveliest host with tons of stories and experiences to share, as well as precious… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Birane & Constance)

It was a big pleasure to have Constance and Birane collaborating with us.
They were more than 1 month and they gave us an incredible amazing help.
A very nice friendly persons, good workers, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do and they made a good service for our guests.
It was a… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Birane & Constance) for host

To be honest it took us one week To understand where we arrived . But after the adaptation time we started To love this peacefull and beautiful place . Carla and Muna were really Nice with us and all the staff is very kind too. Here you get the chance to experiment the real sri lankan lifestyle. Thanks again To everybody for this great experience,… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (clément & Natalie)

It was a big pleasure to receive Cement and Natalie in our Eco resort.
They gave a great help and also friendship during their time with us.
They understood straight away our Eco concept and working daily plan. They are extremely open and active persons, with out any problems to our different daily routine.
They did it will all challenge!
We are… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (clément & Natalie) for host

Fantastic Experience!

Muna and Carla host an excellent eco lodge in unspoilt beauty. This was a great workaway experience and genuine cultural exchange; where we got to see how the locals really live and celebrate in Kataragama, a sacred place for Sri Lankan's. You will also see more wildlife here than imaginable.
We were cooked 3 delicious… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Михаил) for host

It was our first experience in workaway! And we are happy that it was Gem River! This place is really amazing! Muna and Carla became for us more than just good friends! They kindly introduced us to the insistent local life, shared their traditions, culture and way of life! They are incredibly open and hospitable people! Thank you so much, and hope… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Михаил)

It was a big pleasure to have Michael and Dasha with us.
They collaborated with us for more than 1 month and they are an amazing persons.
Good workers, friendly, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do provinding a good service for our guests.
Positive communicators and always a nice… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mihai & Iveta) for host

Thanks Carla for this great experience, it was an inspiring month for us and we've learned alot on our stay here. Thanks Muna for the philosophy, managing lessons and the hospitality. Thanks Malka for the delicious food! Thanks Uncle for the Sinhala lessons and songs!)) Thanks Jayleth, Sulanga and Janeth for the laughs and the great time! Nadisha… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mihai & Iveta)

Mihai and Iveta stayed with us volunteering for 1 month.
It was very nice to have them and share our natural resort with them.
They are a easy going cheerful persons. A very dedicated, attentive and responsible persons and always ready to help.

Thank you so much for everything Mihai and Iveta, many blessings in your way!

(Excellent )

21/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Thomas was a volunteer on our Eco resort for 1 month and he was an amazing collaborator.
Good worker, flexible on our time table and always ready for help at any time.
Quickly learned the daily work to do provinding a good service for our guests.
Positive communicator and always a nice word to our guests.
It was a big pleasure to receive him on… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

My time at Gem River was amazing! Working there for a month flew by. Doing daily gardening or helping prepare meals was easy and fun and didn't take much time. I always had plenty of time to explore go off to new cities on the days off or relax in the surrounding nature of the Gem River lodge. The owners have done an excellent job of handcrafting… read more

(Excellent )

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