On arrival the staff had no record of our booking. We also discovered they did not take credit card and we did not have enough cash for the game drives.....however, after some initial confusion, we were shown our tent, which was fine - big enough, surrounded by bush, birds and butterflies and with hammock! The staff were excellent - kind and attentive. We went for our game drive (but were unable to negotiate a discount for 2 drives - maybe you'll have more luck! we paid $110 per drive for 2 people, $220 for both drives). The park is gorgeous - more forested than Africa, but fewer people. Safari vehicle ideal. Saw a leopard!! After the drive, they took us to the ATMs in town to get cash, which took several attempts in four banks, but we got it! Problems solved!! Back for tea and biscuits, and get ready for dinner. There were holes in the tent and rats had smelled our food. However, they told us not to keep food in the tent and they took it away and looked after it, sewed up the holes and problem completely solved! Dinner was BBQ sat around an open fire - fantastic!!! They serve wine - pricey at LKR1000 a glass! Next day up at 5 for the morning drive - tea and coffee and snacks offered, and off to the park. All great - no leopards or bears but lakes, birds, scenery. Breakfast served from the vehicle in the wild!!! Wonderful! Back to pack and off to Colombo. We arranged our own transport as their was far more expensive. Overall - brilliant - totally recommend!
