South coast and safari
Sinharaja Rainforest
The island's great rainforest
Sinharaja is the largest area of lowland rainforest left in Sri Lanka, and a World Heritage Site. A guided walk takes you under a tall canopy alive with birds, many found only in Sri Lanka, as well as giant squirrels, lizards and frogs. Most visitors stay around Deniyaya, on the southern side, and go in early through the Pitadeniya entrance. Expect leeches when it has been raining.
Sinharaja Rainforest
- Part of the island
- South coast and safari
- Suggested stay
- 1 night
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: best
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: expect rain
- Jun: expect rain
- Jul: expect rain
- Aug: good
- Sep: good
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: good
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Sinharaja Pitadeniya Villa
$24Small villa near the Pitadeniya entrance to Sinharaja, with a garden.
Wi-Fi · Parking · Breakfast
Sunshine Forest Lodge - Sinharaja
$35Lodge in Deniyaya with a garden and room service.
Wi-Fi
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
The Rainforest Hideaway
$58Stay in Deniyaya with an outdoor pool, garden and terrace.
Pool
Sinharaja Eliphinity Hotel and Restaurant
$79Hotel in Deniyaya with a garden, a restaurant and air-conditioned rooms.
Air conditioning · Wi-Fi · Restaurant
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Aadiv Twin Villas
$125Villas in Deniyaya with an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant and family rooms.
Pool · Restaurant · Family rooms