Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

If you are looking for a top class safari experience - Big Game Camp is it. Solomons, the senior naturalist, is a wonderful guide. So knowledgeable about the park, the bird life and all the other animals. The tents are very comfortable, each with their own shower and toilet. The team at the camp really look after you, and the food is excellent.

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.

We had the best two night stay here with Solomon and the boys, the staff could not have been more attentive. They organised lunch for us on our arrival which was above and beyond what we expected. The gentleman with the glasses who delivered our induction (apologies I cannot remember his name), was so friendly and welcoming, he (and the rest of the team) went above and beyond to make sure this experience was unforgettable! The food was amazing both nights, and catered to dietary requirements. We ate outside under the stars both nights which was lovely. The tent itself was perfect for our needs, the bed was comfortable and we slept very well both nights. You could hear nature which was wonderful. Solomon is a very knowledgeable and interesting man, he provided great insight into the nature around the camp very locally and also in the safari park. We booked our safari through Big Game Camp and had Solomon as our guide which we could not recommend more, he was quick at pointing out a myriad of animals, whilst also being aware that the park is a safari not a zoo so you are not guaranteed to see anything, despite this we saw many elephants, different species of birds, mongoose etc. We would recommend this to anyone travelling to Sri Lanka!!

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.

We stayed at Big Game Campsite in Yala national park whilst visiting Sri Lanka on our honeymoon. The value for money is amazing and worth every last penny. We got to stay in the most fantastic tent which is absolutely surrounded by nature, which is a real experience that you don't want to miss before getting up early and heading off on a FANTASTIC morning safari. We saw elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, many beautiful birds, mongooses, land monitors etc. And the safari is guided by some very knowledgeable and friendly guides. The food was so delicious and catered to any dietary requirements, the afternoon walk and night walk around the the local area are also brilliant and you can purchase beers, wines etc when you're there if you want to have a drink under the stars sitting by a bonfire. We cannot reccomend staying here enough. If you go to Sri Lanka, you simply cannot miss out on this experience and thank you to the team for making it so wonderful for us!! Jack & Helena. London, UK

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.