Arrive at sunset
Settle into your cottage. Mango on the veranda. Dinner under the stars. Fireflies after.
Wake up to your private lake
Sleep in a fruit orchard.
Wake up to the lake.
Wake to mist on the lake — walk barefoot through fifteen acres of fruit trees — eat what was picked that morning. That's the whole offer.
See the farm
By 2018, Sri Lanka's #1 commercial fruit farm. Then 2020 nearly broke it. He didn't sell — he built four cottages between the trees. Twenty years of caring for this land, now something you can sleep in.
Read Aji's full storyEach cottage is completely separate — your own entrance, your own veranda, your own view of the lake. Raw concrete, handmade teak bed, and a bathroom open to the sky.
Inside the cottages
The cottages sit at the edge of the lake, surrounded by fruit trees. Mist on the water in the morning. Fireflies at night.
See the lakeSwipe through Day 1 → 3
Settle into your cottage. Mango on the veranda. Dinner under the stars. Fireflies after.
Kayak before breakfast. Walk the orchard. Optional Udawalawe safari in the afternoon.
Day 3
Late breakfast. One last swim. A bag of mangos for the road.
Breakfast is real Sri Lankan home cooking — hoppers, dal, sambol, fresh fruit from the farm, eggs, tea. Coffee and toast if you'd rather start lighter.
For full board, just say the word the day before — three home-cooked meals: rice, curry, fish, fresh fruit from the trees outside.
The farm is your quiet base. The driver, the safari timing, what's worth doing — leave it to Aji.
Swipe through 3 ways to explore
Aji has kayaks on the lake. Take one out at dawn — the water is flat and the farm is still quiet.
Elephant country. Big herds, open grassland. The jeep picks you up here — Aji arranges it.
A nearby local horse farm offers riding experiences and hikes through the area. Ask Aji for details and to arrange a visit.
Watch orphaned elephant calves being cared for before they return to the wild.
1 hr 15 minA horseshoe-shaped south-coast bay for surfing, swimming, beach cafes, and a relaxed day by the sea.
1 hr 15 minSri Lanka's open-range safari park, with animal zones for an easy family day trip toward Hambantota.
1 hr 15 minNatural warm-water pools in a rural setting. Good as a soft half-day outing.
1 hr 15 minA limestone cave with bats, rock formations, and an underground waterfall in the Rakwana hills.
35 minA hill temple with old stone steps, quiet views, and a local pilgrimage feel.
1 hr 30 minAncient cave temple and rock climb with murals, statues, and wide southern views.
2 hrUNESCO rainforest with guided jungle walks, tropical birds, tall trees, and deep green quiet.
Drive times are approximate from Aji Fruit Farm. Ask Aji before you plan the day.
"This was probably the best Airbnb we've ever stayed at. The calmness and nature are breathtaking. The highlight is the bathroom with open sky — and the fireflies by night."— Sarah & Felix, Germany
From $50 per night, traditional Sri Lankan breakfast included. Stay three nights or more and Aji takes care of you. For full board — three home-cooked meals a day — just let him know when you book.
About 45 minutes by car. Aji arranges the safari and the driver — most guests leave at dawn to catch the elephants and are back at the farm for a late breakfast.
Traditional Sri Lankan home cooking — hoppers, dal, sambol, eggs, fresh fruit from the orchard, juice, tea. Coffee and toast if you'd rather start lighter. Breakfast is included with every stay.
Yes. Aji has dogs of his own — pets are family here. Let him know in advance so he can prep your cottage.
About 4.5 hours by car. Aji arranges a private driver if you ask in advance — it's usually the calmest option after a long flight. Public buses run too, but require two transfers.
Yes — message Aji on WhatsApp. Booking direct often saves you the platform fees, and it goes straight to his family rather than to an intermediary.
The farm is open year-round. The dry seasons (December–March and July–September) are the most popular. Mango harvest peaks May–July — if you come then, expect baskets of fruit waiting on your veranda.
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