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.

What an amazing experience to stay at Big Game camp in Udawalawe national park We had the greatest time at the camp where we met Mr. Solomon He is the manager, naturalist, and the heart of the campsite, and he told us everything about nature, animals, and the history of Sri Lanka. Living so close to nature is the best way to really discover how wonderful Sri Lanka is. We stayed for one night in this cozy tent with a private shower and toilet. The tent was beautifully decorated, so even if you're not a tent person, you'll still feel comfortable. During our stay, we had a night walk and dinner included. The night walk was great, we walked in a small group with Solomon who told us everything about the area, and walking right next to the large footprints from elephants nearby just made the walk much more special. Solomon had so many fantastic stories to tell, which made the evening around the campfire extra special. Our candlelight three-course dinner was delicious, and since no electric light is allowed on the campsite after dark, the oillamps and bonfire made us forget about the busy life in the city. This was one of our favorite stays in Sri Lanka, and we will for sure be back again next time we visit the island. Thank you, Solomon, for making our stay extra special.

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.