Makulu Safari Camping

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Makulu Safari Camping in Udawalawe offers luxury tents with private bathrooms, river views, and modern amenities. Each tent features a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a lush garden, on-site restaurant serving local and Asian cuisines, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Convenient Location: Located 6.8 mi from Udawalawe National Park and 25 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the camping provides easy access to local attractions. Activities and Services: Activities available include fishing and cycling. The property offers a tour desk, shuttle service, and free on-site private parking. Guests appreciate the child-friendly buffet and breakfast in the room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian

    • Options with:

    • River view

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Tent
Only 2 left on our site
  • 2 full beds
220 feet²
River View
Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
$36 per night
Original price
$121.50
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- $12.15
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Total before taxes
$109.35
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  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max. people: 2
$38 per night
Original price
$128.25
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- $12.82
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Total before taxes
$115.43
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Max. people: 2
$41 per night
Original price
$135
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- $13.50
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Total before taxes
$121.50
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Max. people: 3
$46 per night
Original price
$151.86
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- $15.19
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Total before taxes
$136.67
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Max. people: 3
$48 per night
Original price
$160.32
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- $16.03
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Total before taxes
$144.29
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Max. people: 3
$51 per night
Original price
$168.75
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- $16.87
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Total before taxes
$151.88
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Max. people: 4
$55 per night
Original price
$182.25
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- $18.22
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Total before taxes
$164.03
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Max. people: 4
$58 per night
Original price
$192.36
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- $19.24
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Total before taxes
$173.12
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Max. people: 4
$61 per night
Original price
$202.50
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- $20.25
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Total before taxes
$182.25
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...”
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    “Highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. From the staff, food and camp ground right through to the safari, everything was exceptional.”
  • Delnaaz
    India India
    “It's such a beautiful serene place, tight by the river and it just transports you out of this world. It's glamping but within budget. We were traveling with 2 kids and they wouldn't stop raving about the place. The hammock outside every cabin was...”
  • Justine
    France France
    “We spent a wonderful night in this camp, we arrive for an afternoon safari and the driver came at the camp to pick us up! Then after that we went back and they propose us a sunset kayak tour, which was one the most peaceful moment of the travel...”
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Makula Safari Camping. It's the most unique place I've ever stayed, made special by the boat safari and night walk offered to all guests. During the boat safari we saw hornbills, a grey headed fish eagle, mynah...”
  • Davide
    Italy Italy
    “Definitely one of the best places I have ever stayed in my life. As soon as we arrived, the owner took us for a canoe ride on the river that runs in front of the tents, explaining every little detail about the local flora and fauna. It was truly...”
  • Julien
    France France
    “What an amazing and peacefully experience. Accommodation, dinner, guide, everything was perfect for us, a family. Special thanks jack’s fruit 😉”
  • Maya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful place with lovely rooms! Local homemade food was delicious. The night walk and the boat trip were an added bonus! Lovely staff. Would highly recommend!”
  • Jakob
    Denmark Denmark
    “we had a fantastic experience. the guys were super nice and everything played perfectly. the food and atmosphere were magical. we went on a little canoe trip and night hike with Damith. it was exciting and educational. a really nice place that I...”
  • Rika
    Germany Germany
    “We had a truly unforgettable stay, thanks to the breathtaking Udawalawe National Park and the outstanding dedication of the team. We spent one night at the charming campsite and were warmly welcomed. In the evening, we enjoyed a peaceful boat...”

Host Info

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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

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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.

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