For guests seeking a more social experience, we offer our popular Group Wallowing Sessions. These gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen friendships, exchange local gossip and keep an eye out for leopards, which are notoriously poor at respecting personal wellness boundaries. Our dining experience features an all-you-can-eat selection of fresh grasses, aquatic plants and other seasonal delicacies. Locally sourced. Sustainably harvested. Mostly because we eat them before anybody else can.

Guests are encouraged to embrace the ancient art of Wetland Meditation. Simply sit quietly in the water, contemplate life's great mysteries and stare judgementally at passing safari vehicles. This practice has been perfected by generations of Sri Lankan wild buffaloes and remains one of the most effective methods of achieving inner peace.

Thank you for considering the Buffalo Wellness Retreat™ Experience. We look forward to helping you discover a calmer, muddier version of yourself. (Please note that the management accepts no responsibility for unexpected encounters with crocodiles, territorial bulls or overly enthusiastic wildlife photographers.)

Terms and Conditions

• Guests under the age of three years are welcome to remain with their mothers. Male guests will be required to leave the herd upon reaching adulthood and may be transferred to one of our bachelor programmes.

• The management reserves the right to settle disagreements through vigorous horn-based negotiations. Buffalo horns can exceed one metre in length and are highly effective in resolving disputes.

• Guests should be aware that fully grown Sri Lankan wild buffaloes can weigh close to one tonne. Any attempts to scratch behind the ears are therefore strongly discouraged.

• While every effort is made to maintain a safe and relaxing environment, occasional visits from leopards and crocodiles may occur. The management recommends remaining alert whilst enjoying our facilities.

• Grazing is available throughout the property. Please note that our guests play an important role in maintaining grasslands and wetlands, helping to create habitats for many other species.

• The Buffalo Wellness Retreat™ accepts no responsibility for photographs taken whilst guests are attempting to relax in a mud bath.

Waterholes around the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp in Wilpattu provide the perfect setting for a buffalo wellness retreat, particularly during the heat of the day. A Mahoora Naturalist captured this contented guest enjoying the facilities whilst on safari in Wilpattu National Park.