Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

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.

A belated review. Throughly recommend and Solomons, our guide was so knowledgeable and keen to share his naturalist skills and experience. Even if camping is not your thing, try this glamping experience once. Dining under the stars is so wonderful. The food was also delicious (we were surprised). All the staff were so eager to help. We saw so many wildlife, especially birds.

I've got slightly mixed feeling about this experience. First impressions weren't great when staff weren't aware we were coming, they said head office hadn't let them know so our tent wasn't ready, lunch wasn't prepared, staff weren't aware and were enjoying a well deserved day off. Everyone rushed around and were very apologetic but it started things off with a strange vibe. I should note I did move our booking a day earlier but I had received a confirmation email advising it was all sorted. The tents are very comfortable and set up really nicely. There's lots of nice details like lanterns being lit at night and candles on the tables. The staff are extremely attentive and nothing is too much trouble. The food was absolutely delicious and eating by candlelight was lovely. We stayed 2 nights and it felt a bit too long, none of the camp activities seemed to be running. There was a board that had a list of activities 'craft, cooking classes, movies etc but none of this materialised. Our bush walk was about 15 minutes long due to it being too muddy. We also had no hot water in our shower. Someone came to fix it but wasn't successful. The game drives were really enjoyable, Solomon is very knowledgeable. It's a good 30 minutes to the park entrance and even though the camp is on the border of the park it's surrounded by electric fences so animals don't move through the camp. I had an idea it might be like safari camps in Africa where animals move through. This was a pretty expensive treat for us which is maybe why I had high expectations, maybe it's better just for adults rather than families?