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Beautiful Eco lodge in the middle of nature. Our host Muna was amazing! We arrived and he gave us a tour of the facilities all the way to the river that runs nearby. We had a lovely vegetarian meal before going to our rooms as we had a very early start for a safari the next day. The rooms are basic but very comfortable and clean. In the morning before leaving for the safari we were served coffee at 5am! Then we hopped into the jeep and off we went! Our guide was incredible at spotting animals and birds. He was super friendly and patient and the jeep (to my huge surprise) was very comfortable! We were very fortunate to spot 2 leopards within 5 minutes of entering the park. We did a half day safari which was incredible. Then returned to the lodge for a wonderful vegetarian lunch. Absolutely loved it. It was so peaceful and beautiful. A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Beautiful and peaceful retreat

Gem river is the most beautiful and peaceful place we have in been in Sri Lanka. We felt immediately at home and decided to stop for two nights instead of only one. We spent lovely time with Muna and Kelum during the safari and at the lodge. We enjoyed delicious Ayurvedic recipes with fresh and locally sourced produces. We could borrow the scooter to visit Kataragama and they also drove us to the bus station after our check out. I’d love to go back one day ♥️ Ayubowan Gem River!

Gem River in Kataragama

What an absolutely fantastic experience, full of warmth and hospitality.
Staff incredibly friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay.
An authentic gem in the jungle for nature lovers.
The food was top-notch, high-quality local ingredients and super delicious.
I can't recommend Gem River Edge enough. Thank you do much for everything :)

Wonderful Experience!

Place itself is real gem. Perfectly blended with the nature and the jungle but at the same time very extraordinary. Here it's like a getaway from outside world to calm, find connection with nature and peace within. Waking up to a bird alarm, having morning bath in the Gem river, seeing wildlife all around and just enjoying..What else you need? So much love Mona put into this place you can feel that all over. 
And the fooood. Wow. One of the best Sri Lankan cuisines I've eaten in the country. Best Coffee there for sure. 
Thank You for everything, see you soon!

Hidden gem near the Gem river

Relaxing eco lodge set close to Kataragama’s famous temples but remains secluded with access to the river. The hosts and food was great but the highlight was the safari. Very well organised, we saw the elephants, leopard, wild bore, different types of birds etc. And had an amazing breakfast served on the beach. Would highly recommend!

Relaxing Eco Lodge with Safari

Absolutely in love with this place, beautiful decoration.  Gem river is a dream place were we can easy feel like home.
The staff and the owners were friendly and so kind. Highly recommended if you want to feel in peace in the middle of nature.
The most amazing think about this place is that all was built with love and with respect by nature, in sustainable way.
Also Muna has a great talent to work with the wood, making a beautiful and inspired handy work.
The food is also super tasty.
If you are looking for a cozy and stunning place, absolutely you don't want to miss the Gem River Edge!

Wildlife and Cozy Paradise!

Gem River Edge: such a beautiful stay and fabulous way to live so close to wildlife in Sri Lanka! 

Though, a trip to Gem river is so much more than just wildlife. Everything about Gem River eco resort has been put together thoughtfully and carefully in respect of nature. 

We stayed in a nice cottage in the middle of a big park, surrounded by huge trees and close to a river. Beautiful  surroundings! 

The food was exceptional with a great variety of organic vegetables cooked in traditional ways. My dietary requirements were perfectly catered for.

During our Safari with Muna, we were very fortunate to see some wild bears, elephants, buffaloes, birds, crocodiles etc. Muna, who is also the owner of Gem River, speaks quitly and is very knowledgeable, informative and can spot everything. 
We had a stop close to the beach at Yala Park and had a fine breakfast picnic organized by them: the view, quietness and food were simply amazing. 

We have stayed at Gem River Edge several times and the last time it was during Poya Day, the full moon Buddhist celebration, and we celebrated it in a traditional way by lightning oil lamps, offering flowers to Buddha in their private little temple and making a big fire in their forest. Such a great and touchy experience. 

The owners, Muna and Carla, a beautiful mixed Sri Lankan-Portuguese couple, are very supportive and helpful. They come round all the times and invite us to visit the surrounding areas. A big highlight was their paddy field with a lovely traditional wood fired dinner at the camp fire. 

Simply excellent. Fully recommended. 

Simply amazing 

We absolutely loved our stay at Gem River Edge. The accommodation is beautifully designed and constructed to incorporate and blend perfectly with the forest and natural surroundings. After a day of exploring or safari, you can relax and unwind in the refreshing Gem River, safe and fun for the kids too- my son would have been happy in there all day. The kitchen provided some of the best rice and curry we have ever had, vegetarian, homegrown and organic- the jack fruit curry is not to be missed. A true paradise for nature lovers!

Blissful Stay

We have seen this place grow, over 9 years, into the haven of peace it is today. Set in a forest garden where if you take the time to stay quiet, and look, you will see a wide variety  of Sri Lankas wild life. Monkeys, Palm squirrels, even the giant ones, Civet cat and the beautiful birds all live in or visit the gardens. The food is Sri Lankan vegetarian and very good. There's a very good walk from here to the local lake through the paddy field areas. We always walk to the temple complex but a tuk -tuk is always  available if you are in a hurry.

Get away by the river

Everything about this place was absolutely perfect.

We were made to feel so welcome and the staff made sure we had everything we needed and more. You are surrounded by so much natural beauty on your door step, they have a lovely river close by with monkey everywhere playing in the trees. The food was so good, we never left and had breakfast, lunch and dinner with them. The bed was so comfortable, I slept like a baby every night. I honestly couldn’t fault this place one bit. 

We also booked a full day safari tour and a bush sunset walk with them and both were amazing experiences! So much fun and well worth every penny. Our only regret is that we didn’t book for longer, it’s a perfect place to stay to relax and see Yala National park. We will be back, thank you so much to everyone at the eco lodge for the best time! We were so sad to leave!

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