Makini Bush Camp, Yala

I wish the camp is cleaner and the camp management can be more transparent in the prices for all services provided. The camp is in the middle of bushes, so it was very dark during the night, making the camp an ideal location to stargazing.

The, friendliness and attentiveness from staff in this camp is second to none. We did morning and afternoon safaris over 2 days with Arun as our guide. His passion and knowledge for the fauna and wildlife made it all come to life. Through his skill we were the first jeep to see a leopard. An evening bbq was cooked to perfection and served in a picture postcard setting. A star gazing platform with a talk on the stars finished a lovely night.

There’s so much positive feedback to share about our stay at Makini but our top three highlights: 1. The staff, from the moment we arrived to the minute we left, the staff treated us like royalty. They were attentive, friendly and fun! Special call out to Aroon for being our expert guide on safari and the bush walks around the property. He is knowledgeable and took the time to ensure we had a memorable stay. 2. The accommodation, we have stayed at 6 different hotels over the last few weeks and Makini was our favorite. Comfy beds, clean and luxurious room with a private pool! 3. The experiences, we did two bushwalks and a safari as well as impromptu star gazing. We learned a lot about the local wildlife, flora and fauna but even more about the people, history and culture of Sri Lanka. The best stay in Sri Lanka, Thankyou to Maddi and his team.