Udawalawe är en pittoresk stad belägen i Ratnapura-distriktet i Sri Lanka. Staden är känd för sitt namn, Udawalawe nationalpark, och erbjuder ett fristad för ett brett utbud av vilda djur, inklusive elefanter, fåglar och reptiler. Stadens frodiga landskap, fridfulla reservoarer och kulturella charm gör den till ett populärt resmål för både naturentusiaster och resenärer.
Governors Camp offers an intimate and authentic safari-style retreat near Udawalawe, blending rustic elegance with immersive wildlife experiences. It’s perfect for travelers seeking comfort, personalized service, and easy access to Udawalawe National Park.
Location:
Nestled just outside Udawalawe National Park, the camp is set amid dry forest and grasslands, offering a peaceful bushland ambience and convenient early-morning and late-afternoon safari access.
Accommodation:
The camp features spacious eco-tents and cottages with natural charm. Each unit includes comfortable bedding, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, ceiling fans, and private verandas overlooking the wild landscape.
Facilities:
Governors Camp provides guest-focused amenities for a comfortable and authentic stay.
Dining Area: Open-air communal space serving hearty Sri Lankan and international meals.
Campfire Lounge: Relaxing shared seating around a firepit for evening socialising.
Tea & Coffee Station: Available throughout the day.
Spa & Massage Services: Optional treatments to unwind after safari days.
Parking: Secure on-site parking available.
Excursions:
Guests at Governors Camp can enjoy a variety of wildlife, cultural, and nature-based activities around Udawalawe:
Udawalawe National Park Safaris: Guided jeep drives to spot elephants, water buffalo, deer, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.
Birdwatching Tours: Early morning walks to see colorful and endemic bird species.
Elephant Transit Home Visit: Observe rescued and rehabilitated elephants at the nearby sanctuary.
Village & Rural Experiences: Visit local communities to learn about farming and daily life.
Night-Time Nature Walks: Short guided walks around the camp to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Photography Safaris: Tailored excursions for wildlife and landscape photography enthusiasts.
River Safari: Boat trip along the Walawe River to observe birds and water-based life.
Campfire Dining: Enjoy evening meals under the stars around the firepit.
Governors Camp near Udawalawe offers a refined bush escape—combining comfortable accommodation, wildlife immersion, and personalized service at the gateway to one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated national parks.
