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Big Game Camp - Wilpattu, is Set up at the periphery of the largest and oldest national Park in Sri Lanka, offering best wildlife viewing experience to guests. Of all the wildlife that can be seen on safari in the Wilpattu National Park two very special animals- Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and Sri Lankan Leopard takes pride of place. The camp has comfortable fully furnished tents with attached partitioned toilets and equipped with raised beds, bed linen, towels, a flashlight, a shoe rack, foldable chairs, a coffee table, and an umbrella to ensure the guests’ comfort.Big Game Camp can provide more than just accommodation and guest can book safaris for an additional price.Big Game Camp all inclusive package will provide a Half day Safari that will include all entrance and permit fees, jeep ,picnic basket, chilled beverages to provide the best safari experience. All 3 meals, Tea coffee & beer, snacks are also included for the all inclusive package. The heritage city of Anuradhapura is approximately 58 km from Big Game Camp Wilpattu.Pick up and transfers from and to any destination, including airport could be arranged at an extra charge.
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When you are on holiday in Sri Lanka, you should give yourself the experience of going on safari. Big Game Camp is located in Willpatu National Park, which is not the biggest and most famous, but on the other hand it gives you the best chance of seeing the leopard. Right off the bat, let me encourage you to spend the extra $20 on a full day trip out in the jungle. The chance of seeing the rare and most attractive animals will be much greater. It is many hours spent out in the heat, but it is worth all the money. And yes - we actually SAW the leopard. 2 different and even very close. The stay at Big Game Camp is charming. The tent we stayed in was an upgrade. But you have to accept that it is primitive. Lots of zips to make sure you keep the mosquitoes out - and that's important. A toilet/bath that was dilapidated. Big Game Camp needs to look into that. Our toilet simply fell down the ramp! In addition, it actually got quite cold at night, so we had difficulty "keeping warm" as there are only sheets on the beds. I think it's rare that it's so cold at night - but we both saved ourselves a cold. In addition, Big Game Camp is, as I said, very charming. A team of locals looks after the place, and they do a lot to be climate neutral. Afternoon tea is served at 5pm and in the evening it is a wonderful experience to sit and eat by the fire and the lit torches. In addition, it takes place in pitch darkness. It gives a very special atmosphere. And just calm down. You sit at fine tables, with tablecloths and cloth napkins, cutlery, glasses and plates. Nothing is missing and the service is super nice. Then you can abstract from a few primitive things, then it is an experience not to be missed. It is worth all the money. Remember mosquito spray.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Husk myggespray, og tjek lige toilettet i dit telt inden du godtager det. Nogle af teltene...
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A warm welcome and great service. The Mahoora tent we stayed in had a separate living and sleeping area and a pleasant bathroom.In the evening delicious food, in a beautiful location, with torches, open fire and romantic tables.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The camp is well maintained and tents are basic but solid. The location is remote but brings you really close to nature and animals that live around the camp such as elephants, reptiles and special birds. The camp offers fun activities such as safari, games, tea time and various walks around the camp with a guide. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Respect for nature and animals is taken very seriously.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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The tent is nice and spacious inside and the food is well prepared. In the evening a cozy BBQ under a tent (in bad weather) is a great location for a safari. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Tent has its own bathroom and toilet, the distance between the tents is fine.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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After our visit of Wilpattu National Park, we arrived in this wonderful eco-park just outside the national park.
Since it was our honeymoon, we got an upgrade from “big game Tent” to “Mahoora Tent”. One tent with a living room, and a second tent with nice bed, and a own basic bathroom (toilet, shower and sink)
The tent is wonderful, the eco- principles are executed to a lot of details (glass waterbottles, oil lamps at the tent to reduce electricity consumption, …
A nice welcome drink, a bonfire before dinner, and a great location for breakfast.
If you want to experience glamping, this eco-lodge is the place to be.
Only negative thing was the confusion concerning the price of the glass of wine during dinner.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anuruddha Bandara, Owner at Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Responded 4 Jan 2024
Dear Waxel, Thank you for choosing Big Game Camps for your honeymoon retreat and for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted that you enjoyed your upgrade to the "Mahoora Tent" and found it a perfect haven for your special occasion. Our commitment to eco-principles guides us in every detail, from amenities to reducing electricity consumption, and we're thrilled that it contributed to your enjoyment. It's fantastic to hear you relished the welcome drink, the cosy bonfire evenings, and the serene breakfast setting. We apologize for any confusion regarding the price of the wine during dinner. We'll review this aspect to ensure clarity for our guests in the future. We're grateful for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! With kind regards,
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This Camp consisted of several large 'safari' tents and covered communal areas for reception and dining. The tents had a largish sleeping area, comfortable beds provided, and a 'washroom' area at the back. The later was small, had a rather dangerously uneven floor and was awkward to access from the bedroom. There was electric power in the tents. The various areas were linked by earth tracks that got very slippery in the rain, another hazard! There was some rudiomentary lighting to mark the tracks. Dinner was a set menu and more than adequate; beer could be obtained. Breakfast was packed up to take on the safari at dawn the next day. Given that this place is a 'camp', they did a good job; it can't be fairly compared to a 'hotel', of course. For a different kind of experience, this establishment fits the bill well. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Anuruddha Bandara, Owner at Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Responded 5 Mar 2024
Hello Cedric, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent stay at our wilderness camp. We're pleased to hear that you found our camp to be a fitting choice for a unique wilderness experience. We appreciate your detailed observations about the accommodations, including the safari tents and communal areas. Your feedback regarding the washroom area is duly noted, and we will address the concerns you raised to ensure a safer and more comfortable experience for our guests. Your comments about the earth tracks and their condition during rainy weather are also noted. We understand the importance of maintaining safe pathways, especially in unpredictable weather conditions, and we will take measures to improve this aspect of our camp. We're delighted to hear that you found our dinner menu to be more than adequate and that you were able to enjoy some refreshments, including beer. Additionally, we're glad that the breakfast provided for your safari experience met your expectations. We truly value your understanding that our camp offers a different experience from a traditional hotel, and we're thrilled that you found it to be a suitable choice for your needs. Lastly, we're grateful for your kind words about our staff. Providing friendly and helpful service is a top priority for us, and we're delighted that our team made a positive impression on you. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable wilderness adventure in the future. Warm regards,
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Excellent safari camp with lots of courteous and friendly staff. There are something like 15 Traditional safari tents with rather basic en-suite bathrooms, and camp beds. Very knowledgeable safari guides and lots of options: night walk, morning, evening, full day safari etc. Great value for money and exciting safaris!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper. You’re in the jungle!
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Response from Migara Perera, Marketing at Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the well-organized experience, friendly staff, and exciting safaris. It's great to hear you found it excellent value for money. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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Wonderful place close to the park entrance (10m drive). Nice to stay in tents for 1-2 nights for a change ! The tents have all basic amenities including fan, private bathroom & toilet. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. On our last morning we were treated to a private breakfast table under a tree with lots of fruit and local food ! They also do their own safaris (in fact, this appears to be how they started out more than 20 years ago). High-quality and good guide.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Migara Perera, Marketing at Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in our tents and appreciated the unique experience of being close to nature while still having all the necessary comforts. It’s great to hear that our team made you feel welcome and that you had a special breakfast under the tree—one of our favorite ways to start the day! We’re also glad you enjoyed the safari experience with our knowledgeable guides. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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Really good value for money experience, camp staff including Vidarshana is very accommodating and helpful. We went on a full day safari, we were provided with breakfast lunch and other refreshments. We were upgraded to Mahoora tent from our big-game tent, which came with extra space.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anuruddha Bandara, Owner at Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Responded 9 Apr 2023
Hello Uchinso, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay! I am glad that we were able to accommodate a room move for you. Also, thank you for the kind words regarding the staff service including Vidarshana. They were happy to read your comments. Thank you for staying at Big Game Camps Wilpattu and we hope that you will consider us for your next trip! Have a lovely day,
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Stayed here for one night with a full day safari on the next morning. The staff is very kind and speaks good English. The tent itself (specially the bed) could be better. It was hot inside and the fan could only be turned up to its maximum, which made a lot of noise and squeaky sounds, or be turned off. The safari was booked through Big Camp aswell and we had a great guide + driver who where very enthusiastic themself.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Channa Perera, Owner at Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Responded 23 Sept 2024
Dear Robert, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience with our kind staff and enjoyed the safari with our enthusiastic guide and driver. As an eco-friendly campsite, we’re committed to minimizing our carbon footprint, which is why we don’t provide air conditioning. Instead, we offer large stand fans to help with cooling, and we’re sorry to hear that the fan noise affected your comfort. We appreciate your understanding and will look into ways to improve the fan setup. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future! Warm regards,
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I had the same fear when i was planning to be there however i didn't see any snakes in and around the tent. There will be a staff member who comes to escort you to the dinner tables and back at night.
Hi there,
You don't have to bring a mosquito net as we have a mosquito vapourizer in the tent. However, our staff would be more than happy to provide you one if you make a request.
The wilpattu safari started in the afternoon (after lunch); there is a night walk of 30' around the camp. This could sound silly but it was a lovely experience.
"This is still camping. There's insects, frogs, even mice. The tent can be closed properly so you won't be bothered in your sleep, but the 'bathroom' is still accessible"
There are more places to choose from in the Anuradhapura area.
PRICE RANGE
$66 - $254 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Sri LankaNorth Central ProvinceAnuradhapura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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