Epic adventures at Chaaya Wild

Chaaya Wild Yala, John Keells Hotels’ newest resort sitting adjacent to the environs of Sri Lanka’s largest wildlife park Yala, is worthy of some dedicated poetic verse for the adventures it births, the experiences it yields and the memories it evokes. This is the very first world class game lodge in Sri Lanka that truly espouses the rudiments and features that make for an unusual adventure in the wild.

Being a four star resort, Chaaya Wild must conform to international star rating standards and that it does with great aplomb, adding even more subtle luxuries for additional comfort. However, Chaaya Wild imbibes the environment, making it impossible to work out where the natural habitat ends and man-made facets begin. The rustic feel of the mudhut-like chalet, the rejuvenated vegetation that is so very characteristic of this part of the country and the sounds of the myriad insects and birds form the perfect backdrop for the almost assured sighting of leopard and Asian elephant and of course other members of the Islands Big Five.

With Sri Lanka having the highest density of leopard within a square kilometer and the largest sightings of Asian elephants within any single location, Chaaya Wild has assimilated these facets of nature into its own, becoming centric to some of the most spectacular adventures in the wild.

“The ethos we carry through in the resort is one of sustainability, inside the Game Lodge, we have introduced luxuries that most people will be surprised to see, given the rustic exteriors they first encounter. The public spaces are all about blending in with the environs so there are open spaces to get the best view. Our most spectacular is the rooftop Observation Deck, Bar and Lounge, which truly is a first in this region, given that it has a 360 degree view of the surrounding jungle and an unencumbered view of Leopard Rock, where the chances of seeing a reclining leopard silhouetted against the moonlight is great,” John Keells Holdings Sri Lankan Resorts Sector Head Jayantissa Kehelpannala says.

Chaaya Wild’s chalet styled air conditioned rooms have unbridled luxuries within from free Wi-Fi, to 32” LCD televisions, mini bars and DVD players, with the chances of spotting some animal in the wild, added as a complimentary memory. State of the art technology has been infused subtly as has the knowledge and experience of a highly knowledgeable safari team, who continue to remain one of the best in the land. They helm nature treks, chena visits and bird watching trails, taking guests on an journey that is truly different, given that this team has been studying the paradigms of the wild for decades and are well aware of the habits of each, which they use to give the guest a truly memorable experience.