Madu River
Nature & River Experience
Discover the Madu River Safari
Cruise through tranquil waterways, lush mangrove forests, and hidden islands while exploring one of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable wetland ecosystems.
Journey Through the Mangrove Wilderness
The Madu River Safari is a popular activity that must be on the “To Do” list of every Sri Lankan vacationer. This unforgettable activity lasts over two hours and gives the visitor the opportunity to travel the mysterious passages through the mangrove forests and see the ecology.
This wetland extends over 900 hectares and is mostly covered with water. There are a total of 64 islands in the Madu River. The Madu River Basin surrounding the river is a marshy swamp area covered by mangrove forests. The forest covers over 61 hectares, that is over 607028 m². 14 of the 24 mangrove species are found in this area. Most importantly, the mangroves play a huge role in preventing erosion.
Nearby Attractions
Discover Places Around You
Explore nearby landmarks, cultural treasures, natural wonders, and hidden gems that make your journey through Sri Lanka even more memorable.
Lunu Ganga & Brief Garden
The Brief Garden is a famous garden and the country home of Bevis Bawa, who inspired his brother Geoffrey Bawa to build Lunuganga. An amazing place consisting of bathing fountains, sculptures, and ponds amidst stunning scenery that was once a rubber plantation.
Lighthouse Island
This beautiful lighthouse is located on the 3.25-hectare Barberyn Island, which is 0.8 km off the coast of the city of Bentota and 56 km from Colombo.
Galle
This historic city has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is a pleasure to explore on foot. It is blessed with an infinitely exotic and ancient trading port, with imposing Dutch colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions, and museums.
Memorable Experiences
Make Your Stay Memorable!
Follow us and stay updated with curated Ayurveda experiences, exclusive offers, and healing journeys designed for complete renewal.
Restore Balance & Energy
Experience Ayurveda in Sri Lanka a time-tested healing system focused on restoring harmony between body, mind, and nature.
At Aathma Ayurveda Health Resort, treatments are rooted in traditional practices passed through generations. The focus is not symptoms, but complete restoration of balance and energy flow.
Your stay extends beyond healing into a sanctuary lifestyle, tropical gardens, wildlife, silence, and ocean air become part of the therapy itself.