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Location was fantastic. By the river. Prashan took us out in the canoe through the lotus fields. Magical sunset. We took a walk through the cane fields at night and learnt so much of the native surroundings. Food was amazing. Staff exceptional. Highly recommend the experience

Stayed in April 2024

Really authentic location and perfect stay if you are gonna enjoy the safari.

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing camping experience, everything was clean and the staff was very helpful. The morning boat tour was a nice experience.

Stayed in April 2024

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Very comfortable tents isolated in the middle of the jungle. The food is good, the service is perfect

Stayed in March 2024

Absolutely nothing to dislike.

The camp was very luxurious with its own bathroom and river view. The staff were awesome they really look after you. I am a female solo traveller and felt completely safe with them. The camp included a sunset river cruise in a canoe and night walk. A trip to the elephant transit place was organised for me and for additional charge dinner was provided with fire torches and Bon fire. Five star experience and hospitality.

Stayed in March 2024

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Secluded and beautiful

Stayed in March 2024

The location of the campsite is perfect. The staff are absolutely amazing, so helpful and so knowledgeable. The tents are really well equipped with private bathrooms. When we arrived we were given tea and coffee and then taken on the most amazing canoe ride seeing the most incredible birds at sunset. The chef is outstanding and the dinner each night was amazing. After dinner we were taken on a night walk through sugar cane fields. Everything exceeded our expectations, the safari was organised by the camp and the guide was super knowledgeable, they also arranged our visit to the elephant sanctuary. If you book please book the dinner you will not be disappointed, the fire lit setting really is dreamy. I honestly cannot thank Prashan and staff enough.

Stayed in March 2024

No issues.

Amazing location in the middle of a sugarcane plantation close to Udawalewe but far from the crowds. Very attractive setting. Great food.

Stayed in March 2024

On the way there, the driver got lost 2 times, so maybe some signs would be great.

It was a real experience, sleeping in a glamping tent, listening to nature. You can see they really make an effort and are super nice. We were there with kids, and they loved running around, playing with coconuts, going on a river in a canoe, night walk, and the highlight was the bonefire with great dinner. They also arranged morning safari, which was great. Our tent was completely new, which was perfect. But keep in mind, this is still a tent so don't expect a hotel room.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. I’d happily return in future.

The tents were clean and comfortable. The food was delicious and plentiful, but you really should come for the tranquil setting in nature. Right on the water, bird sounds and sights provide the perfect backdrop. The Makulu team are so friendly and welcoming, and earn this place a 10/10.

Stayed in March 2024

A unique experience! The tent was spacious and had everything we needed, lovely balcony, the setting was tranquil and beautiful, dinner under the stars next to a camp fire was exceptional, the evening canoe ride was an added bonus and the staff were extremely helpful. Great for kids too. Our family loved this place and it really make an experience out of the safari at Udawalawe

Stayed in January 2024

Water pressure in the shower (but your camping so to be expected)

A real off grid camping experience- with some luxuries. The mosquito nets in the tent were amazing, the staff lit lamps around the campsite at night, dinner by the bomb fire was amazing food. They were also very helpful organising a driver to and from the location, helping us organise a safari etc. One night was enough- would recommend

Stayed in February 2024

We loved everything, the only thing we can think of is that the tents are a bit used, but they are getting new ones ready and are going to renovate the old ones

The location, it is in the middle nature so you only hear nature sounds. The food! The chef creates a table full of food.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing, but this is camping so obviously you have to accept nature is there too!

So fun camping by the river surrounded by trees, wildlife and paddy fields, but in what felt like a remote place. So much nature. Tents were great with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and there was electricity for a fan, lights and charging phones! The meal they cooked for us was delicious, as was breakfast. Very friendly and helpful hosts, and we loved the evening jungle walk and canoe ride in the morning too.

Stayed in January 2024

Camping along the river was very appealing. The very strong rains made using the river impossible and it was quite damp for tenting, but that was not the fault of the proprietors. They arranged safari vehicles and guides and gave us very good advice about the length of the safari that would be best for our group.

Stayed in December 2023

Tents are a bit old but they know it and they are up for a full renovation

Perfect location, amazing experience

Stayed in January 2024

One suggestion would be a blanket as my wife got quite cold overnight with just a sheet

It goes without saying this is not a 5 star hotel, however we knew that going in, as should you. We wanted an authentic camping experience in the wild before our safari and that’s what we got. The service and staff are phenomenal, they make it an unforgettable experience from the sunset canoe safari to the dinner under the lanterns and coconut trees. Tents are comfortable and clean but bring bug spray for outside.

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing location in the middle of the jungle, extremely friendly and caring staff. Diner was great, boat trip as well. Only three tents so setting is very intimate. Also went on safari, Pathum was a great guide!

Stayed in January 2024

We had 2 nights here and had a brilliant time! Prashan and his team couldn’t do enough for us, so friendly and helpful. The food was all amazing, fresh home cooked traditional Sri Lankan food with local ingredients- can’t stop thinking about the milk rice and curry I had for breakfast! Great, quiet place to stay right in the middle of nature- I was slightly on edge due to seeing a couple of big spiders but didn’t see any in the tent and Prashan kindly provided my boyfriend with a spider-catching coconut if we needed it!! We also went on a little canoe ride down the river which was so peaceful and lovely. Sadly we didn’t do the night walk through the sugar cane, as it was very wet and rainy but this is also available in the price if the weather is better. 100% recommend!

Stayed in January 2024

We had the most amazing stay. Prashan was super accommodating, organised everything for us and always ensured we were super happy. Ranjan our chef made incredible meals. The food was outstanding and we had so much variety. We would highly recommend everyone staying here!

Stayed in January 2024

The only negative were the tents were a little worn but we were told they are soon to be replaced with newer models. There were also some loud bangs that kept me awake for some of the night from surrounding fields which I assume were farmers guarding their crops.

The location is beautiful, surrounded by nature. The experience as a whole was incredible. We were taken out for over an hour on a small boat for some sunset wildlife spotting where we were shown so many different species of bird. We came back to find the camp site beautifully lit with oil burners and a private table set for us in the jungle where were served a very delicious dinner. The next morning we were picked up early for the morning safari, all arranged through the camp site. The two young men running the camp could not have done more for us 😊. We had a fantastic time.

Stayed in December 2023

This place is set on the edge of a river backed by sugar cane fields. Its camping so we expected the bare minimum- but Makulu exceeded all our expectations. The accommodation are lovely cabins with toilets- the beds are comfortable and provide mosquito nets. You are surrounded by the sounds of nature. Preshan and Ranjan looked after us and took us on a boat ride down the river. They organised a jeep and guide to take us out for lunch and to Udawalawe to the elephant transit and on safari - he was a brilliant guide and found elephants, a crocodile, deer, monkeys, toucans, storks, mongoose, limas, water buffalo to name a few. And Ranjan cooked us the most incredible sri lankan dinner by a camp fire all lit with lanterns. Loved this place

Stayed in December 2023

What an authentic experience !..a very special time was had by myself and my daughter..a lovely jungle set up ..Prashan , the host was so friendly and helpful providing us with teas and coffees and any assistance we needed. Fire lit evening meals which were delicious compliments to the chef.. felt magical next to the river...They provided a private jeep for the next day all day safari package which i highly recommend as we saw nearly all the animals present....from elephants to snakes and then came back to a very comfortable tent with en suite bathroom. We enjoyed an early morning boat ride before we left . The wildlife and birds around the camp were incredible ...would highly recommend as we will definately return

Stayed in December 2023

Don’t use gps to find the location. Follow the staff’s directions.

The perfect location for nature loving gourmets. The staff arranged a safari for us and a night out to see orphaned elephants feed. When we returned to the campsite our path was lit by kerosene lanterns, magical! The food was the best we had in Sri Lanka and the presentation in the unique setting was unforgettable. I would recommend this for families, couples, or friend groups. This is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Stayed in December 2023