Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

This was a really lovely stay in a glamping tent which would highly recommend. The staff looked after us very well - Solomon in particular was an exceptional guide. We also had a fantastic dinner under the stars. However a couple of things to mention: The safari is a 40 minute drive away as the accommodation is far from the park entrance. Not a problem, but worth noting. The water wasn’t working for a short while, but this was fixed quickly. Don’t expect a 5 star luxury stay, but I was really impressed with the tents. We were the only ones staying there, which meant it was lacking in ambiance a little bit.

The place the food the tents the amenities and the entire experience was nothing short of world class. The chef outdid himself at every meal and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Solomon is a fantastic and passionate naturalist who took great pride in sharing his knowledge on the safari. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 days there and have no hesitation recommending the camp to international travelers. Keep up the good work team Mahoora!

We had a great stay in the tents, the highlight for us was a safari around the national park, we saw so many elephants and different animals and prince (our guide) was so knowledgeable and friendly and that really made the experience. The tents were clean and comfortable and the food was great. Thank you very much to the whole team for taking care of us .

Highly recommended We spent two nights at Mahoora Tented Safari with a private tour guide. Solomon, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about nature and wildlife. Despite it being monsoon season, we were very lucky and got to see not only lots of animals but also elephants and babies. However, this should not be taken as a reflection on the quality of Mahoora Camp. The staff were extremely helpful and the food was excellent. We enjoyed every moment.

It was all fantastic - I couldn’t recommend this more. What Solomon doesn’t know about wildlife is not worth knowing. If you want to stay in a fabulous tent, eat next to a campfire and take a safari the next day - this is the one.

We stayed for one night at the Camp and regret for not booking two nights! We were a bit worried about sleeping in a tent but when we arrived at the camp and were met by Solomon and the lovely staff, all our worries disappeared. We had a super comfy bed and a lovely tent which was slightly old but very clean. We had all we could have wished for a romantic night with lovely three course barbecue dinner and a camp fire! The entire camp felt very secure and we felt that all staff were efficient, professional and friendly. The best part was the romantic atmosphere gazing at the stars, listening in the night, being surrounded by stunning nature, birds and wildlife. The next morning, after a tasty freshly cooked breakfast, Solomon gave us a walking tour of nature surrounding the camp and the gorgeous lake nearby.He is an experienced and personable guide who is very passionate about nature and can spot birds and small animals from 500 meters. His story telling and knowledge about Sri Lanka flora and fauna is very extensive. He showed us native birds and a chameleon that we could not see without the binoculars. We encountered the famous red back woodpecker, the giant squirrels, monitor lizards, wild rabbit and numerous beautiful water birds at the lake. We came across the traces of the elephants who pass around the camp during the night to get to the water in the lake. We learnt so much from Solomon and are so grateful for his informative tour and friendly service. We strongly recommend the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp to those visiting the Udawalawe National Park and would like to express our special thanks to Solomon and the team.