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    Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela

    Safari Lodge · Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka

    PlnrScore 21
    Best time
    Mar, Jun, Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights

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    An authentic eco-lodge experience offering rustic cabins and treehouses nestled in a natural forest environment. It provides an immersive nature stay, with guests frequently spotting monkeys, various bird species, and monitor lizards on the property, making it an excellent, sustainable base for Minneriya safaris.

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    Best time to stay at Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela

    Best months:
    March
    June
    August
    Jan
    Fair24°C157mm
    Feb
    Good25°C81mm
    Mar
    Great26°C51mm
    Apr
    Good28°C109mm
    May
    Good28°C141mm
    Jun
    Great28°C29mm
    Jul
    Great28°C60mm
    Aug
    Great28°C53mm
    Sep
    Great27°C56mm
    Oct
    Fair26°C200mm
    Nov
    Fair25°C344mm
    Dec
    Fair25°C289mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

    14 km from the park

    International airport

    Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)

    141 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo