Mahoora Wilpattu - by Eco Team

Great camping experience - excellent facilities in the tent.

Food was a little disappointing - tried to be too fancy but would have preferred more basic stuff - no need for lots of courses.

Enjoyed a spacious tent for three people. Clean and tidy. Great food - excellent staff. Would recommend to anyone looking for adventure in the Sri Lankan jungle.

The heat was hard to manage in a tent but that's life - would do it again for the experience.

L’immersion en pleine nature Les tentes hyper confortables Le repas by night Le night bush walk hyper intéressant

Rien

Beautiful tents (though obviously quite rustic), lovely setting and good safari. A drink and marshmallows by the fire was a highlight.

I’d booked an extra safari before we got there which they didn’t have a record of. It was quickly sorted out. The BBQ dinner was ok but could have been better.

Le tente est très bien équipée, confortable et propre. Les repas sont très bons et copieux Nous avons découvert des serpents/lézards et araignée durant la promenade nocturne.

L’emplacement du camps est moins intégré au parc que nous le pensions. La promenade de jour est plus dans le village que dans le parc.

All the staff is amazing! Ambiance at tent and restaurant good. Activities which were offered good! Nice tea service in afternoon.

We had lunch, dinner and breakfast. All times the food which needed to be hot was cold. This wasnt enjoyable. They say dinner starts 7.30 hours. Our kids were 7 and 6 years got food late they already slept on the table. When we wanted to leave for breakfast they asked us if we wanted an egg or omelet. When you give the guests fruits or so please inform them whats coming. We wanted to have breakfast quick and check out. Instead we ended up leaving later than planned. We do not recommend to go with younger kids. The food was poor, cold and looked not fresh.

Het totale plaatje. De setting, de fakkels gingen aan voordat het donker werd. Het kampvuur, samen komen. De thee om 1730 uur met lekkers. Personeel zo lief en aardig.

Het eten was ‘s avonds aan de koude kant.

The camp and tents were incredibly comfortable and beautifully decorated. It felt like a truly authentic experience while still being very high quality. The meals were lovely, and the staff were extremely attentive and caring. A very special and memorable safari experience — we absolutely loved it!

Geweldig verblijf gehad midden in de natuur! De georganiseerde safari was ook goed geregeld.

Les tentes sont superbes et très confortables. Le site est très agréable et bien équipé

Rien

El sitio donde está ubicado en plena naturaleza y carca del safari. La tienda es muy bonita aunque le faltan algunas comodidades. El personal está siempre atento a tus necesidades y es muy amable

Las almohadas casi inexistentes, tenían dentro como bolas de papel. Tuve que usar los cojines. Estaría bien tambien un poco mas de luz en la zona del baño. La cena no nos gustó mucho. La carne casi no podía partirse

unglaublich engagiertes und freundliches Personal

Отличные и очень комфортные тенты для размещения. Очень милый и отзывчивый персонал. Здорово организовали нам утреннее сафари, упаковали ланч боксы без просьбы. На протяжении всего пребывания вкусно кормили👍спасибо большое за ваше гостеприимство

Mooie plek en het personeel deed echt zijn best om ons (en vooral de kids) een mooi verblijf te bezorgen. De treasure hunt bleek favoriet 😁 en meehelpen om de salade voor de lunch te maken ook.

Prijs/kwaliteit verhouding was stevig.

Het is een prachtige plek. De tenten blijven natuurlijk tenten maar aan veel is gedacht. Echt heel knus. Ik vond het erg bijzonder.

Ik vond alles aan de accomodatie goed. Als ik iets moet noemen, we hadden een avond een dessert soort van crème brulee. Dat was echt niet lekker. Maar nogmaals het was een prachtige experience

Our stay was amazing! Staff was really helpfull! We booked the safari's through Mahoora, really enjoyed this as well! Food was good!

WIFI in the room. In the lounge area it was good. But this only because of football streams :)

Le site est arrangé comme un campement, avec des tentes disséminées au milieu de la jungle, mais aménagé avec toutes les commodités nécessaires. Dîner aux bougies et feu de camp dans une ambiance conviviale (il est même possible d'apercevoir des éléphants). Nous avons choisi ce logement en partie car ils organisent directement le safari au parc national de Wilpattu (celui-ci était incroyable).

Si vous arrivez par vos propres moyens (bus), ne comptez pas trop sur leur aide pour vous guider jusqu'au campement, ni pour venir vous chercher ou déposer à la junction (à moins de 6min en voiture, mais ~35min à pied). Nous avons été surprises qu'ils ne s'inquiètent pas de savoir quel était notre moyen de transport (ce qui a été demandé dans tous les autres logements durant notre séjour, sans exception) et avons été lâchées sans plus de préoccupations de leur part. Totalement abasourdies, nous n'avons même pas songé à nous exprimer et avons commencé à marcher (avec nos sacs à dos) sous un soleil de plomb. Nous avons été secourues par un automobiliste qui a eu pitié de nous ! Tente très spacieuse, mais un peu défraîchie, pour le standing voulu. Ce qui rejoint notre appréciation de la nourriture, bonne mais sans plus.

A magical set up very close to Wilpattu. Our tent was super comfortable and the entire area is set up very well with good privacy for each tent and a very nice campfire and dining area. Bonfire time was very nice with a little bar table for evening drinks. The staff are exceptional, everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful from reception, to cleaning, to serving staff. Lovely. Included in the price are the additional extras of afternoon, evening and early morning walks and the opportunity to have a local cooking experience which are all very enjoyable.

When the booking system allows you to book all inclusive it is a good deal. There were problems on the system for us with booking one night with meals included so we booked tent only. When the cost of the meals were added it didn’t quite feel the same value. An odd system. This was the only aspect we felt could be improved.

Staff were very friendly and helpful

Do not organise a safari through them, it's expensive, much cheaper elsewhere and you get the exact same experience. and the packed meals you pay for sit on the passenger seat in the sun all day and what you get for the amount they charge is like 3x restaurant prices for actual decent meal. for the price of the safari packed meals should be included. It's a massive money grab.

Beautiful property with impeccable hospitality. It was a pleasure staying there

Een mooie plek midden in de natuur. Het was een fijne ervaring om in een tent te slapen, waarbij je toch de luxe hebt van een goed bed en sanitair. Het personeel is zeer vriendelijk en staat voor je klaar. Het diner was lekker en heel sfeervol op de verlichte buitenplaats.

Superbe nuit à Mahoora Wilpattu ! La tente est top, le diner est incroyable et très chaleureux le soir, le service est niquel, le safari est top Je recommande vivement

Cozy & Interesting glamping experience in Willpattu National Park. Very professional and friendly staff. Excellent food (dinner and breakfast). Clean and comfortable tents.

Tents definitely need Air Conditioning and an additional fan. Pathways to the dinning area should be properly lit specially since there can be creepy crawlies. Also directions should be marked

The stay was fantastic, and the glamping tent itself was really impressive and comfortable. The guided walks were a great bonus and very interesting, and the food was excellent, including the breakfast they packed for our safari. Overall, it felt like a really special experience.

Nothing :)

The tent with the living room was very comfortable. For a safari camp, it’s probably the best experience you could get in Sri Lanka today. Around sunset, we saw deer on the property, as well as squirrels, many different birds and a beautiful bright green chameleon. We enjoyed the afternoon tea with local snacks and cookies, and the safari was organized very well! Amazing lunch provided and the naturalist was very knowledgeable about many animals. He even was the first out of many cars to spot a leopard and knew his hangout spots. During the safari a monkey jumped on one of us, and scratched my arm. The driver and naturalist had an emergency kit and cleaned the wound well. Afterwards, the staff (especially Larry and the driver) went above and beyond escorting me to a nearby hospital to get the rabies vaccin. Since it’s a rural area no one at the hospital besides the doctor speaks English, so this was very much appreciated. He even checked in after our stay to make sure I was fine!

Dinner could be improved upon. We had no à la carte options, so every night we would join a standard menu. Both nights were chicken and shrimps, serving a lot of people with the same food at the same time. It’s 5 courses, but on the first night each time the food came out lukewarm. The second night, we told them about this and every dish following was served warm - much better!

The food was exceptional along with great service from all of the staff making the stay very memorable.

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Glamping safari theme and facilities were great!

We would have loved a bigger and better shower in the deluxe tent but it worked well enough.

Alle medewerkers zeer service gericht en alles top geregeld!

Een klamboe zou het comfortabeler maken

Местоположение !!! Жили в джунглях, было озеро с птицами . Вараны и белки и другая живность на территории . Накормили вкусным ланчем, все показали и рассказали. Вечером горит костер , романтическая обстановка. Вкусный ужин.

В номер необходимо добавить фонарик, чтобы вечером в темноте удобно было ходить по дорожкам Очень дорогое красное вино!!! Цена не соответствует качеству.

Wenn man ein Wellness Camping erwartet, ist man hier falsch. Es gibt keinen Swimmingpool, nicht immer WLAN – aber Natur pur, also wirklich schön! Die Zelte sind sehr geräumig und sauber, einfach aber ausreichend eingerichtet, allerdings ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. So täte der sanitären Einrichtung ein Reset wirklich gut! Auch das Bett war leider sehr unbequem. Merke! Modernisierung ist nicht zwingend gegen Ökologie!! Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker, beim Abendessen ist noch Luft nach oben. Am ersten Abend war das Essen kalt, am zweiten Abend war’s ok. Alles in allem stimmt das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht! Die Safari Drives waren interessant, wir haben einige Tiere zu Gesicht bekommen. Was allerdings den Übereifer angeht, wenn einer nur Leopard ruft, können wir nicht verstehen. Dass dann gefühlt 50 Jeeps sich auf einem Platz knäulen ist schon ein bisschen verrückt. Es gibt doch noch andere Tiere im Park🤓

s.o.

テントでの滞在は、比較的快適でした サファリに参加するにはいいロケーションでした

テント内のトイレとシャワーは、今一歩かなという感じでした

Le cadre du campement est vraiment sympa ! Ils sont allés au bout du concept : super accueil, pause thé et biscuit dans le jardin, chemin illuminé aux flambeaux, coin dîner à la bougie, feu de camp pour observer les étoiles et les lucioles idéal et romantique. Après un mois au Sri Lanka en backpacker nous avons apprécié la prise en charge complète avec un programme (petit balade dans le village, ballade nocturne) et l’organisation des repas au top (considération des régimes alimentaires: j’ai eu un repas vegan sur demande). La tente pour deux est immense et c’est vraiment bien fait.

Le safari matinal était particulièrement ennuyeux. Wilpattu n’est pas le meilleur parc selon notre expérience. Je recommande de faire seulement une nuit et un safari matinal mais ne pas faire le safari journée. L’établissement est au milieu d’un village. Ce n’est pas autant isolé comme nous l’imaginions (on entend les bruit des habitations autour par exemple musique).

Tent was huge, immaculate and extremely comfy! All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and huge portions. Loved this place!

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Meget autentisk og lokalt - god lokation ift. Wilpattu safaripark. Meget sødt personale og lækker mad. Det var mega fed wildlife stemning

Vi elskede alt ved det - men man skal være til wildlife camping / glaming. Vi synes, det var fedt

Very comfortable glamping near Wilpattu Park Team is very experienced, during safari we saw bear, leopard, a lot of different deers and birds. Of course it is not a hotel and tents are not new, but they have own toilet+shower, electricity and are very safe: no insects inside. It was comfortable for 1 adult and 2 children in one tent.. Excellent experience: you live like in 19th century expedition among the jungle, near big lake. We also liked night walk - very interesting for children. Food is good, but set menu.

Very long awaiting time for dinner and lunch. However, for 2nd dinner team increased number of waiters and it was ok.

Lovely staff, good food and incredible birds.

We didn’t realise that the place was so geared up for safaris- we thought we were just camping! But this is the only reason people go here it seems. The safari isn’t included in the price. There was loud music in the night but we thought it came from a nearby village. There were mice in the tent at night which ate through a rucksack.

Amazing stay and great value for money. The staff were super helpful, the tent was very clean and there was plenty to do onsite, including an afternoon walk with a naturalist. The food was absolutely amazing, one of the best meals we ever had.

Our stay was a wonderful and immersive experience surrounded by nature and wildlife. The safari itself was very well organized, and the guides were knowledgeable and passionate, making the experience truly special. The camp was comfortable and well set up, and the hospitality was excellent. Overall, a great choice for an authentic and memorable safari adventure.

While the food wasn’t the highlight, it was decent.

Very good naturalists.

夕食はバーベキューなどを想定していましたが、着席型の3コースディナーで思ったより美味しく満足でした。

グランピングテントでは難しいかもしれませんがシャワーやトイレがもう少し明るく清潔感があると良かったです。でもこの価格帯でサファリも付いていて、文句は言えません！

We absolutely loved our stay here! The facilities were so clean and comfortable (especially for glamping) and the hospitality was incredible. The food was always delicious and plentiful and the staff when above and beyond to make sure that we were happy. There were lots of added extras that we didn’t expect like free village and evening guided walks and tea/coffee with snacks. It is also so great to see how environmentally friendly and sustainable this place is - from always using glass water bottles to using coconuts to start fires. Brilliant! I would highly recommend a stay at this memorable and special place.

Nothing. Highly recommend!

We were a group of 9 people and stayed for two nights. The breakfast was excellent — the caramelised coconut pancakes were the best I’ve ever had. The staff were extremely friendly and very flexible in accommodating last-minute requests. The location is also great. Overall, it was a very good camping-style experience with comfort, especially considering the jungle setting. A perfect balance between nature and convenience.

Suggestions for improvement There are currently no activities organized on site, which feels like a missed opportunity. Simple additions could greatly enhance the experience. For example, the bonfire could be much more engaging — having a guitarist play some light country or acoustic music and encouraging guests to gather around would make it far more enjoyable. They could also consider introducing activities such as bicycle rentals (or free bikes), guided village tours, or other nature-based experiences. While breakfast was excellent, lunch and dinner felt underwhelming in comparison. We were served the same starter for both meals, which became repetitive. The starters could be improved using low-cost local village produce such as cowpea and other traditional items, with better presentation. Additionally, since dinners are served in a sit-down style, the waiting time between courses was quite long. Tips for future guests Bring some board games — the property has nice breakout and common areas that are perfect for them. If you have time, visit a nearby natural water stream called Neela Bemma to bathe. It’s beautiful and clean, but check with the Eco team staff first to confirm whether the water level is suitable. The coffee is not great, so if you’re particular about your coffee, it’s best to bring your own. Not all safari guides offer the same quality experience. Try to request an experienced guide. The morning safari allows you to stay longer inside the park, but you may miss the excellent breakfast, as the packed breakfast doesn’t compare to the fresh one served on site.

Unique safari experience

essen war sehr gut, die Lage ebenfalls. Die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Safari Tagestour kann ich nur empfehlen, wenn man 2 Nächte hat. Man sieht viel mehr als auf z.B. einer Nachmittagstour. Es ist einfach mal etwas anderes und spezielles in der Wildnis in einem Zelt zu übernachten. Ich möchte diese Erfahrung nicht missen.

Das Bett. Es ist ein Metallgestell mit 5cm Topper. Für jemanden mit Rückenproblemen und 3 Nächten durchaus eine Herausforderung. Aber ich habe dies vorher auch nicht recherchiert und bei Glamping ist es halt nun mal so.

it was so clean and great organization

Das Zelt war gut eingerichtet.

Das Essen war nicht gut. Das Abendessen war kalt und hat lange gedauert. Am nächsten Morgen haben wir die Jep Safari gemacht. Diese ist viel zu teuer für das, was geboten wird. Des weiteren haben wir das Frühstück mitbekommen ins Auto, da ein Frühstück im Camp zu spät sei, wenn wir zurück kommen. Es war ein extrem teures Frühstück und die Qualität war sehr schlecht. Ein warmes Getränk z.B. in einer Thermoskanne gab es auch nicht. Insgesamt war das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis für die Unterkunft und für die Safari nicht gerechtfertigt. Leider kann ich es nicht empfehlen.

Super experience en nature. Tres propre et super Confortable malgre le fait que nous dormions dans une tente et que dire du repas a la belle etoile. Noubliez pas votre chasse moustique et votre lampe de poche

Rien

Tienda bonita, limpia y amplia. Entorno natural. Personal excelente.

El colchón era un poco incómodo. La calidad de la comida se puede mejorar. El vino tinto no se puede conservar ni servir a 30 grados.

Vriendelijk personeel, midden in de wildernis, mooie glamping tenten en heerlijk eten van de chef. Alles wat je maar wilde kon geregeld worden! De safari was ook erg speciaal. Neem wel je deet mee want er zijn genoeg insecten natuurlijk.

Niets te melden!

Great place, good team

The location in the wilderness, the bonfire, the beautiful safari tent… it was very nice!

Heerlijke locatie met alles wat je je maar kunt wensen.

Le concept est vraiment top si vous souhaitez visiter le parc de WIlpattu. Le safari est compris dans le prix de la chambre, ainsi que le dîner, ce qui ne revient pas si chère que ça au final. Les tentes sont confortables et le dîner sous les étoiles est une belle expérience.

J’aurais préféré dîner autour du feu comme sur les photos. Nous étions sous une sorte de petit préau. Le dîner est très très bon mais un peu léger à mon goût. Plusieurs option pourraient être proposées.

The staff is super friendly and willing to stand out. Helping a family of four in need of extra hands. Holding umbrella's, carrying lugguage etc. Big thank you to the team! The included night bush-walk was a good bonus! Good explanation, knowledgable.

The facility is a bit worn out and don't do right to the pictures online. Ofcourse, it is a nature establishment. But this can not be used as an excuse for cleanlyness or so.

Overall service

The remote area, ,well arranged safari's,the nature gide, the well arranged tent , evening atmosfeer with bon fire

We missed 2 outdoor chairs at coverd terrace of tent and maybe possibility of making some coffee or tea in tent

Mooie locatie in buurt van entree nationale parc.

Das Camp und das Zelt sind echt cool. Das Personal ist super nett und das Abendessen um das Lagerfeuer mit der Nacht-„Wanderung“ war genial! Die Zelter waren echt gross und gut ausgestattet, dazu ist man super nahe am Nationalpark. Würden wir definitiv weiterempfehlen.

Het ontbijt en diner waren super! Dit was uitgebreid. Ook was het personeel erg aardig en behulpzaam.

De prijs-kwaliteitverhouding was niet oké voor ons. Het is allemaal erg verouderd en niet zoals we hadden verwacht toen we de foto’s zagen tijdens het boeken. Wij waren als Nederlanders ook veel te lang voor het korte bed ;).

Food was lovely, the staff are incredible and so friendly. Our safari that was included in our room rate was out of this world - we had a naturist guide us who answered so many questions and was constantly trying to find the best spots. We saw the Big 5 which even he was shocked about. He was SO good, honestly could not recommend him enough. The tent was clean, and much larger than we thought! They had a shared area with books and games and a water cooler which was a nice extra as it had the option for cold water! Our shower also had hot water which was nice!

One tiny thing was that there must have been a hole in the tent somewhere as we had a mouse in our shower - we managed to scare him off but that was the only thing.

Super Unterkunft, ein echtes Erlebnis, alle super freundlich, es hat wirklich Spaß gemacht. Pro Übernachtung hat man einen halben Tag Safari dabei, wir haben bei 2 Nächten eine Ganztagessafari gemacht. Unser Guide war ebenfalls super lieb und lustig, hat uns viel erzählt und uns unsere Weiterreise organisiert. Wir hatten eine echt gut Zeit. Das Essen ist auch wirklich gut und vielfältig.

Die Zimmer sind sehr komfortabel ausgestattet und laden zum verweilen ein, das einzig negative ist, dass die Betten hart sind. Aber darüber kann man hinwegsehen.

L’atmosfera e l’esperienza

Nulla!

De locatie is prachtig en ontzettend aardig personeel. Het diner in de avond was ook super

Ik vond de prijs kwaliteit verhouding matig. Het is behoorlijk prijzig en het is wel echt behelpen in de tent. Onze gids sprak slecht engels en zei heel weinig

La tienda de glamping era muy amplia y bien decorada. La comida rica y muy abundante, especialmente el desayuno. Además, servían un té con algo de picar a las 17.30. La ubicación es fantástica, justo al lado del parque nacional, además los safaris estaban muy bien organizados. La atención del personal también es muy buena. La ducha, para ser una tienda, me sorprendió muy gratamente.

Lo peor de todo fue la cama, que consistía en un somier de acero y un colchón muy fino. También habría estado bien otro ventilador en la zona de la salita del glamping, además del de la habitación. El desayuno y la comida para llevar en el safari estaban muy bien, pero el agua estaba a temperatura ambiente y con el calor que hacía era imbebible.

La ubicación y el estilo glamping dentro de la selva. Y la comida. Tienen un personal muy agradable

La falta algo tan básico como un shampoo, de nuestro baño salía agua y las alfombras se mojaron y fue un poco desagradable

La experiencia glamping, tienda cómoda y amplia, el baño mejor de lo esperado. Buena coordinación de safari por la mañana.

Las actividades y horarios del día deberían estar mejor explicadas y coordinada. No coincidía con los carteles ni los horarios. Se supone que había un walking tour por la tarde y al final no había nada. A nivel ingles deberían estar más preparados con el idioma.

Super tentes confortables, délicieux dîner aux chandelles, ambiance de campement safari.

Een prachtig kamp op een prachtige plek. Het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en doet alles wat ze kunnen om je verblijf prettig te maken. Safari ook zeer goed geregeld!

Het bed lijkt een stretcher, maar dan zo'n harde. Aangezien we om 5.15 vertrokken voor onze safari hebben we er gelukkig niet lang op gelegen.

Location v close to wilpattu Evening meal good and nice communal atmosphere Staff v friendly as everywhere Great safari organised by hotel

Whole site a bit jaded Sanitary conditions poor..open drainage outside tents..smelly! Lighting in tents inadequate

Situated in a beautiful space, restaurant staff are very friendly and food is lovely.

U fortunately the beds were the worse I have ever slept in, in my life and o spent most of my childhood camping. It was like sleeping on rock hard wood and bars. The safari really was terrible. The guide did not speak at all and they rode past everything really fast. We kept asking them to stop but they would not. As a result the other 3 jeeps that were out alongside us saw 2 leopards and our driver drove past and refused to stop. The morning walk I was told to get up for at 6am never happened even though we booked far in advance they just had no staff to take us and left me waiting 20 minutes for it to begin.