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Athgira River Camp is located at the door step of Udawalawe National Park with views of Rakwana River. It’s very close to Udawalawe reservoir and to the Elephant Orphanage. The property has 2 outdoor swimming pools and free WiFi in public areas. Free private parking is available. International and traditional Sri Lankan dishes are served by the chef on demand, at the main restaurant. Athgira River Camping offers a great outdoor dining experience as well as a barbecue dinner and cooking demonstrations. Real wild cocktails and a nice wine selection are available as well. Athgira has a games room and a tour desk. Its 24-hour front desk staff can assist with laundry, massage and currency exchange services. Car rental and barbecue facilities are also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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2 double beds
3 double beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Udawalawe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessica
    France France
    Amazing site in the middle of nature ! Great pool, nice cabana rooms and tasty food. The perfect place to chill after or before a safari (they organize everything for you at a good price). We do recommend !
  • Tereska
    Australia Australia
    The Athgira River Camp was a fantastic experience. The delux tent was comfortable and inviting . The whole camp is surrounded by natural landscape away from busy roads. They look after you and made sure our Safari was a memorable experience. We...
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    The tents were lovely and faces the river which was so nice and quiet. The food was great and very friendly staff. Fernando the head chef was very nice and made a special chicken curry for my husband.
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Athgira provided an authentic glamping experience in the jungle and the team went out if their way to make it a great stay
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing stay at Athgira River Camp for 2 nights. We stayed under canvas next to the river. It was a beautiful setting and a choice wonderful hospitality! The food was delicious and we ate far too much! They arranged the safari which was a real...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly staff, excellent food. Best bit was the Safari by Niluka Safari. Best guide very knowledgeable and amazing at spotting animals/birds. Two great pools.
  • Steen
    Denmark Denmark
    We had rented 3 standard tent rooms and stayed here for 2 nights. In general, we were very satisfied with the stay. The staff acted friendly and welcoming. The rooms were quite excellent, even if the tent cloth bears the mark of many years of...
  • Ellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing evening buffet by the river Lovely clean large room / tent Great swimming pool
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent food buffet, had lots to offer from traditional sri lanka to western dishes and everything was delicious. the ground are lovely. we had the standard tent which was basic, but did the job.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    The staff were warm, attentive and organised. We were impressed by the BBQ and breakfast buffet cooked by Suganthan. It is worth paying a little more for a garden or river-side tent.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ath Gaala
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - indoorFree!
    • Open all year
    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:30
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the property has a mandatory Christmas supplement charge for 24 December at USD 7 per person. This is not part of the room rate and needs to be paid separately at the property.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe

    • Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe has 1 restaurant:

      • Ath Gaala
    • Yes, Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Quadruple
    • Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class
      • Badminton equipment
      • Pub crawls
      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours
    • Check-in at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 3.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Asian
      • American
    • Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe is 1.2 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.