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Makulu Safari Camping

Makulu Team nishantha stores,sewanagala junction, sewanagala, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
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Makulu Safari Camping

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
190 reviews

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Located in Udawalawe, within 11 km of Udawalawe National Park, Makulu Safari Camping is an accommodation offering river views. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers a shuttle service and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. Towels and bed linen are provided in the luxury tent. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the luxury tent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Udawalawe, like cycling and fishing. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 41 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Udawalawe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Klaus-georg
    Germany Germany
    “We had such a great time with Samitha. We stayed one night and didi a short canoe trip in the afternoon and had a lovely and romantic dinner with a campfire at night, we did a really lovely walk through the surroundings afterwards, and Samitha...”
  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Paradise! Beautiful camp next to a river, the boat ride at sunrise was amazing! Samith is a fantastic host who is happy to share his knowledge about nature and herbal medicine which was fascinating and we had some very interesting conversations...”
  • Juergen
    Germany Germany
    “We stayed at the camp for two nights and enjoyed it very much. For everybody who can do without Wifi, swimming pool and a hotel bar for a few days, it is the perfect choice to spend some time very close to nature. Our hosts Samith and Damith were...”
  • Ditte
    Denmark Denmark
    “Fantastic place with a nice view from the tent-balconies. Nice and clean tents and good food. The team working there was really nice and the host Samitha could tell a lot about the plant, trees and animals on the little boat-tour and the night...”
  • Helen
    Spain Spain
    “Beautiful location in the midst of nature. Samitha and the team made the stay exceptional. We really enjoyed the night walk and boat ride. Perfect location to enjoy the safari which was organised by the camp and was the hi-light of our trip,...”
  • Gabriela
    Poland Poland
    “It is a beautiful place surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, we only spent one night there, but it was unforgettable. We would have liked to stay longer. The hosts prepared dinner for us by the fire with lots of local delicacies. We also went on a...”
  • Bütepage
    Sweden Sweden
    “Great and helpful staff, immersion in nature, great home cooked meals (glutenfree and vegetarian food was prepared upon request which was great), amazing safari tour arranged by the staff, overall very nice if you like camping in nature”
  • Veronika
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Very pleasant stay near small river, tents where you have all you need. Included is a boat trip on the river ant night trip in sugar cane, which is excellent!”
  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    “Staying at Makulu was a wonderful experience. Samitha and all of the staff were very welcoming and helpful, and arranged a fantastic safari for me. The tents were in good condition and had everything you need for being in the middle of the jungle....”
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Warm hospitality in a unique peaceful river-side setting, amongst sugar cane and corn fields. So friendly to our whole family, including lots of fun card tricks with our kids.”

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Makulu safari camp provides luxury and premium camping accommodation in Udawalawa wildlife parks of Sri Lanka.‘Makulu camp’ has something for everyone
The Makulu safari camp offering 4-star facilities. The makulu team caters to all aspects of a discerning clientele’s requirements for a high-end camping experience. These include luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms, five course scrumptious dinners prepared by experienced chefs, safaris to national parks and guided nature tours. The team prides itself in providing a personalized service to meet the individual needs of a wide variety of travelers. Makulu Safari Campers welcomes families with children and provides a friendly and personalized service.
‘Makulu camp’ is a delightful mix of an amazing array of adventure fun. The amphibians, aquatic and terrestrial species belongs to the Udawalawa National Park, frequently passes and dwell within the premises and you can experience and expedite the behaviors of them closely. Makulu Campers follows strict wildlife conservation policies. All waste material is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner, guests are encouraged to use water sparingly and made aware of nature conservation. The mobile camping sites are set up before the guests arrive and cleared out completely afterwards, in keeping with strict eco-friendly policies. UdaWalawe National park is situated about 170 km from Colombo. Covering an area of 30,821 hectares this park was set up in the year 1972 to protect the catchment area of the huge man-made rainwater reservoir, with a surface area of 3400ha, located at the south end of the river Walawe that flows down to the sea at Ambalantota close to Hambantota. As the park lies within the dry zone Evergreen Forests, that retains their leaves even during the dry season and mostly the vegetation is grassland. The Park is surrounded by cultivated farmlands.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Makulu Safari Camping
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • River view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room

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

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning services

    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Makulu Safari Camping takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:30
    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 5 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.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Makulu Safari Camping

    • Makulu Safari Camping has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

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

    • Check-in at Makulu Safari Camping is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Yes, Makulu Safari Camping is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Makulu Safari Camping can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian

    • Makulu Safari Camping is 6.2 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Makulu Safari Camping offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Water sport facilities on site