Take a stroll amidst nature with Cinnamon

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Cinnamon’s nature loving resorts, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Habarana Village by Cinnamon and Cinnamon Wild Yala offer guests an amazingly ‘wild’ experience with expert naturalists from Cinnamon Nature Trails (CNT), an award-winning wildlife and adventure tourism division of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. 

All guests are invited to accept a guided walk around the resort premises to explore wildlife. Guests visiting these vivacious hotels have absolutely no need to step out of the hotel premises to witness the wilderness that surrounds them, walking within the premises will more than suffice their ‘wild’ curiosities. 

Yes, guests staying at these Cinnamon resorts harbour no obligation to spend time on external excursions; they receive a truly unique experience of wild life and nature from the moment they step in to the resort.

Explore the awe-inspiring human-made habitat at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana. The once abandoned Chena cultivation land is now a thriving home for over 1,700 trees, 190 birds, countless mammals and a herd of visiting elephants, all accumulated over the years of the constant upgrades to the locations ecology. Any guest at the lodge would be literally living amidst nature. 

A guided walk across the 27 acre land would mesmerise the visitor with its breath-taking landscapes complimented by the colourful birds and butterflies that kiss the flora and fauna. An entire garden has been dedicated just for the many butterfly species that have made the resort premises their home. Thus, what once was a human-made habit is now a natural flourishing ecosystem. 

Embrace the simple harmony of a rural Sri Lankan ambience at Habarana Village by Cinnamon. This serene resort will soothe your soul with its blend of rustic luxury and traditional Sri Lankan village feel. As the resort is situated in close proximity to the Kaudulla and Minneriya National Parks, here too, guests are more than welcome to take guided walks among the large expanse of the resort to the sounds and sights of elephants, monkeys and exotic birds. 

The architecture of the hotel is catered to the peace loving nature enthusiast, inspired by a local village and its harmonious ties to the natural environment. All guests are bound to enjoy the calm and quiet of the ‘village’ whilst sharing the premises with its endemic animals. A truly ‘natural’ experience indeed.

Wine, dine, swim and sleep in the border of the Yala National Park at Cinnamon Wild Yala. Guests might find themselves wide eyed with excitement having sighted a spotted deer or an array of colourful birds whilst sipping delicious Ceylon tea on the terrace. 

The Yala National Park is home to many of Sri Lanka’s endemic wildlife, especially renowned for being the ideal habitat for Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild boar and a variety of birds. Guests will experience the perfect blend of comfort and the wild just by taking a guided stroll around the premises. 

The resort was recently shortlisted as a finalist of the ‘2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards’ for its sensitive philosophy of ensuring the perfect balance between benefits to the community and its pristine environment. 

There’s no denying the fact that any guest who visits any of the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts would most definitely take home thrilling memories. Nevertheless, if you are a wildlife enthusiast and a true lover of nature in all its glory, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Habarana Village by Cinnamon and Cinnamon Wild Yala will more than satisfy your ‘wildest’ desires. 

For more information on the hotels’ excursions and activities, contact Cinnamon Nature Trails on 071-072 6943.

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