Luxury tents Makulu Safari Camping  

10 Apr 2025

Oh my goodness what a special time we had. We arrived in POURING rain but to the warmest of receptions and big smiles. Our wonderful guide Sami and his team were amazing from start to finish. It was the best experience to race to our tent under umbrellas and then be brought a pot of hot tea and biscuits, in fact I won't ever forget it. Supper was outside by candlelight and was super special with delicious food and MASSES of it! We all slept really well and then were up early for our safari tour which was all organised for us. We saw heaps of elephants, including a 1 one week old calf, crocodiles, masses of peacocks and birds. Our tour guide was brilliant and we seemed to always be in the best spot! Breakfast when we returned was again delicious and then Sami took us out for a little trip on the canoe along the river in the sun. We had such a special experience, and would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you

28 Mar 2025

We had an amazing time at Makulu. It’s very easy to underestimate how much work goes into making a jungle camp so comfortable and welcoming. Sami and his team go above and beyond to provide an unforgettable experience and they genuinely want to give all their guests a trip to remember. As novice campers we were a little apprehensive but the beds are comfy, the toilet and shower functional and the food is delicious. They even catered brilliantly for our children’s dietary needs. The safari trip was well organised the guide knew his animals! We even had a beautiful early morning boat ride on the river. Going to sleep listening to monkeys, peacocks and singing frogs is something we’ll never forget!

26 Mar 2025

We stayed 2 nights at Makulu Safari Camping and were so impressed that we can say - one more night would have been ideal to really relax in this quiet spot. The service was indescribably good! Dami and his friend are very friendly, courteous, helpful and always available. The food was cooked by the two of them and very tasty! Served around the bonfire and between torches, dinner really is a highlight. The short boat trip on the river and the night walk through a plantation were fun and interesting. Dami explained a lot to us in English. The tents are beautiful, large and lack nothing. You get used to the cold water in the shower after a day. Tea time on the “terrace” with a book in hand was awesome. The surroundings are beautiful with the river and the palm trees. You can hear the sounds of animals (mostly birds). In the evening it is beautifully lit by lanterns. We went on a 6-hour safari with the driver Sanduka. The safari was a real experience, especially with Sanduka. We had a lot of fun! Sanduka explained something about almost every animal. It was very interesting. He is friendly, does a good job and knows the right spots to see the animals. We saw elephants, monkeys, buffalo, mangu, deer, monitor lizards, crocodile, many birds and camelion. Many thanks to Sanduka, Dami and his friend for this experience!

26 Mar 2025

This spot is so unique. It's a bit more off the beaten track and a real nature experience. We had a great time and the team on the ground took such exceptional care of us. I celebrated my birthday here and they even woke me up with a cake and decorations to celebrate!! This was truly a special experience. We went on a night walk which was so informative and learned about the local plants and their midicinal value. We also had a lovely sunset cruise down the river, followed by an evening bonfire dinner surrounded by fireflies. Sounds to good to be true right but, it's a magical place. The tents are a bit more rugged and one needs to have an appreciation for nature to enjoy this spot fully. Take mosquito repelent-althoughbthey have nets in the tent, it's next to the river!

23 Mar 2025

Very Clean tent with facilities, next to the lake.

12 Mar 2025

Magical place. The host, Sami, does his utmost best to take care of you. The included activities are really nice. We could feel that they love what they do. Also the food prepared by Sami was delicious. A really magical place in the middle of nature. A must go if you wanna stay near Udawalawe.

21 Feb 2025

Back to nature experience with passionate staff who went out of their way to share their amazing knowledge. Thank you to Damith , Udanil and Samitha. They organised a river boat trip, evening walking tour ,dinner by the campfire and safari. The whole site has been kept clean and well laid out.

09 Feb 2025

Amazing place! Very unique! Also the host was super nice! There were no other guest during our one night stay. Still he made sure we had an amazing evening. He gave us a tour through the sugar cane fields, beautiful with millions of fireflies. Then setup a table with torches around it where we drank beer, played guitar and listened to music. Only thing we would change is stay longer than just one day.

04 Feb 2025

We had a wonderful stay - the location is simply amazing and the staff is incredibly attentive - we would definitely come back!

27 Jan 2025

The location was terrific, in the midst of nature and the staff were incredible and so attentive which made our stay one of the most memorable in Sri Lankan. Samitha, Damith and Indunil treated us like family and were outstanding hosts!