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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
184 reviews

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Makulu Safari Camping offers accommodations in Udawalawe, 6.6 miles from Udawalawe National Park. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Towels and bed linen are provided in the luxury tent. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can eat at the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 25 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 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 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emre
    Bahrain Bahrain
    “Amazing camping experience, everything was clean and the staff was very helpful. The morning boat tour was a nice experience.”
  • Norman
    Belgium Belgium
    “Camping along the river was very appealing. The very strong rains made using the river impossible and it was quite damp for tenting, but that was not the fault of the proprietors. They arranged safari vehicles and guides and gave us very good...”
  • Caitlin
    Australia Australia
    “What a hidden gem ! We were so comfortable staying in this riverside camping spot whilst being looked after like kings in true Sri Lankan hospitality. perfect location to uduwalawa and lots of space for our 3 boys to play cricket while not on...”
  • Simon
    Austria Austria
    “The food and the hospitality was exceptional. I forgot something there and they shipped it to me in Sri Lanka without a charge.”
  • 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.”
  • Bryony
    France France
    “Magical setting in the jungle, an unforgettable experience. Thank you Samitha, Damith and Idunil.”

Host Info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • River view
  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

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

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is needed).

    Front Desk 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 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In response to the 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.

    FAQs about Makulu Safari Camping

    • 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 center of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

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

    • The prices at Makulu Safari Camping may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Makulu Safari Camping has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant