Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

We just had a 1 night stay at Mahoora in a premium tent. The comfort was fabulous not wanting for anything more & the meals were exceptional. The staff friendliness & attentiveness was also top notch. We were so fortunate to have Solammans as our guide & host. He was absolutely awesome, so hospitable & his wealth of knowledge incredible. He took us on an afternoon safari & we saw 30+ elephants, leopard foot prints, jackals, spotted deer & more. So incredibly happy. Thankyou for such a wonderful experience & I cant recommend this more.

This was an amazing experience. We did not know where to start booking a safari, but this was recommended to us by other travellers. The team made it super easy to organize the safari and stay, with clear communication. Everything went smoothly, from the moment we arrived. Heshan, our personal naturalist, greeted us, and we got on the jeep ready for the safari. Heshan is an amazing guy, super friendly and knows everything about the animals in the park. Not only did we get to see elephants and crocodiles, but we learned so much about them and about all the birds in the park thanks to Heshan! That really made the safari fun, being able to ask anything to such an expert. After the safari, we drove to the camp, where there are glamping safari tents with their own toilet and shower, which was great. The only thing we missed was a mosquito net; that would be great. Although the tent is closed off, it would be more comfortable. Also we booked with an amazing candlelit dinner with fire pit and breakfast outside in the camp, an experience on its own definitely do that. Also get the vegitarian option it was great I think better than the BBQ. Thanks, Heshan and team, for this experience we won't forget!

A very nice place to stay if you go on safari. The tens are simpel but good and all you need. The staf is SUPER. We had dinner onder the stars with campfire. A perfect set up. The the 5 course menu was served and it was exelant. We had a great experience.

This is a unique experience, right in the buffer zone between Udawalawe national park and the villages. The staff are lovely, and very helpful. Dinner (bbq served to the table) is held outdoors in the lights of lit candles and fire pits. Tents are super cosy and much better than the pictures - each tent has its own bathroom with toilet and shower. Our tent was located a bit further away, and to find out way back after dinner, the staff had lit flamed torches along the path to our tent. It was magical! The next morning, Heshan gave us a private tour of the camp, pointing out various plants, trees, and animals. We got to taste some of the crop (mung beans) even saw freshly laid peacock eggs! Overall, a very good experience and we’d highly recommend Big Camp to anyone who’s looking for an authentic experience.

There are a lot of nice elements to this camp; the staff is amazing and very friendly, they try hard to bring all you need and help you in every way possible; tents are set up thoughtfully, safaris are prompt and well balanced; the driver tried hard to navigate the busy traffic we encountered at Udawalawe and the guide was ‘somewhat’ knowledgeable about wildlife. The food is average, choices are very limited and for the price paid for vegetarian choices, not reasonable. There are so many vegetables available just around the block, we didn’t understand why there was only a soupy, w few potatoes, as a curry dish for the vegetarian option dinner. However, Breakfasts are fantastic and they bring loads of food and as much as you can possibly eat. Lunch is basic. Only recommend staying here one night as a gateway to the park, there isn’t anything offered to do at the camp if you aren’t on safari.

What an amazing experience to stay at Big Game camp in Udawalawe national park We had the greatest time at the camp where we met Mr. Solomon He is the manager, naturalist, and the heart of the campsite, and he told us everything about nature, animals, and the history of Sri Lanka. Living so close to nature is the best way to really discover how wonderful Sri Lanka is. We stayed for one night in this cozy tent with a private shower and toilet. The tent was beautifully decorated, so even if you're not a tent person, you'll still feel comfortable. During our stay, we had a night walk and dinner included. The night walk was great, we walked in a small group with Solomon who told us everything about the area, and walking right next to the large footprints from elephants nearby just made the walk much more special. Solomon had so many fantastic stories to tell, which made the evening around the campfire extra special. Our candlelight three-course dinner was delicious, and since no electric light is allowed on the campsite after dark, the oillamps and bonfire made us forget about the busy life in the city. This was one of our favorite stays in Sri Lanka, and we will for sure be back again next time we visit the island. Thank you, Solomon, for making our stay extra special.