Mahoora Elite Udawalawe
Udawalawe All-inclusive Private Tented Safari Camp Experience
Escape into 12 acres of bush forest, home to elephants looking for water, wild boar trying to sneak into the staff kitchen, confident peacocks showing off to photographers, toque macaques playfully creating a leaf rain, shy ring-tailed civets watching you from the shadows… and more. Go ahead and unwind in a tranquil paradise on the very borders of the Udawalawe National Park, where birds and butterflies from the Park wind up just outside your suite-tent. Within the campsite’s private forest is a lake teeming with pelicans, storks, and lapwings, and on the borders is a stunning rock cliff –frequented by elephants – with a part aerial view of the National Park.
Mahoora Elite & Premium in Udawalawe is something out of a wilderness fairy tale, clad in 21st century.
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Unique advantages of Mahoora Elite – Udawalawe
Unique Location
Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe is located in a thicket on the eastern boundary of the Udawalawe National Park, surrounded by bush forest. Tents are spread out in order to ensure complete privacy and a true wilderness setting. As the south and west boundaries of the park have no forest patches, our campsite location was carefully handpicked to amplify the feeling of being in the midst of nature.
Our safari camp is situated on the border of Udawalawe National Park to the west, and it neighbors a village with local residents to the east. There are farmlands to the north and south. Although the surroundings are generally very quiet, occasionally you may hear the sounds of a religious ceremony or a local gathering from a distance, especially if they are using loudspeakers. This is a part of the local culture, and we appreciate your understanding. The camp has a supply of earplugs available upon request in such situations.
Scenic Drives
The distance between the entrance of the Park and the campsite is a mere 21km, and of this 15km follows the Park boundaries where animal sightings are common. The rest of the drive takes you through semi-wilderness or pastoral villages.
Unique Hospitality
The complete Mahoora experience with our professional team is a unique and holistic experience. Luxury safari jeeps, expert game drivers, professional naturalists, snacks / beverages / water / tea & coffee are some that make this experience special. This is unlikely to be offered by traditional hotels as their area of expertise is very different.
Proximity Advantage
As the camp is located adjacent to the Park’s boundary, it feels more like living inside the park. There is plenty of wildlife within the campsite, often wandering across from the Park.
Mini Safari
An early morning drive to the Park entrance or evening drive back to the campsite can easily be made into a mini safari. The drive can take as little as 20 minutes, but a slower drive to observe the surroundings will be anywhere between 30 to 40 minutes.
Full Day Safari Option
If there is a full day Udawalawe safari, we are able to provide a complete hot lunch served inside the Park without returning to the campsite. This saves time and energy spent on travelling to the camp for lunch. However, clients have the option to go back for their meal and return for the evening safari after enjoying an exquisite lunch back at camp.
Bespoke Safaris
We can also provide customised services for clients, such as a family safari, child safari, honeymoon safari, photography safari, walking safari etc.
Bespoke Safaris
Family Safari
What better way for a family to bond than in the wild! A family safari is an ideal way to enjoy Sri Lanka’s wilderness, whilst providing fun learning opportunities for children and young adults.
We also provide flexible times, special meals, and a private jeep. You and your family will enjoy an experience unlike any other with a range of family safaris and exciting adventures on offer!
Features
- Special meal plan for kids guided by a pre-submitted guest questionnaire.
- Flexible meal times.
- Exclusive jeep with seat belts and a driver who is experienced and specially trained to conduct safaris with young children.
- A naturalist specifically trained to teach and interact with young kids.
- Tents next to each other.
- Spaces to relax, read and play during non-safari times.
- Complimentary colouring books and art supplies.
Honeymoon Safari
It’s nothing short of an experience in intimacy intertwined with nature. We welcome couples who seek serenity, privacy, and adventure – in nature and its surroundings – in an extra special way.
Enjoy 24/7 personalised butler service, a private safari experience complete with an intimate picnic, a special suite-tent and dining decor with atmospheric lamps for romantic ambience, champagne under a canopy of bright forest stars, a Romantic Cultural Safari and more.
