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Udawalawe National Park Safari from Bentota City

Spend three hours on a private jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, departing from Bentota with hotel pickup, a chauffeur guide, and water included.

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About this experience

Step into a private jeep at Udawalawe National Park and spend three hours scanning the open plains and grasslands for Sri Lanka's iconic wild elephants. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide knows the park's trails well, pointing out herds gathered near the reservoir alongside buffalo, crocodiles, and an array of birdlife. A chilled water bottle is provided to keep you comfortable throughout the safari.

The full-day excursion runs nine hours door to door, with hotel pickup and drop-off included from Bentota in an air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance tickets to the park are not included and should be arranged separately. Children aged five and above are welcome on this private tour, making it a practical choice for families travelling along Sri Lanka's southern coast. Lakpura organises the logistics so you arrive at the park ready to explore.

Chathum
Your tour planner

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Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Bentota.
  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.

Not included

  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Route

The drive from Bentota to Udawalawe National Park.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Your hotel in Bentota

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

Traveller reviews

5.0 / 5

3 traveller reviews collected on TripAdvisor over the lifetime of this experience — including reviews from before we joined TripAdvisor as a verified tour operator.

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Udawalawe National Park on TripAdvisor

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4.6 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.6 / 5 · 3,834 reviews
#3 of 15 things to do in Udawalawe National Park
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Highly recommended to spot elephants!
Being able to see a lot of elephants up close! Really a very nice safari, less diversity of animals compared to eg Yala, but definitely recommended!
860liyuanw · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Great Udawalawe Safari with Lahiru Prasad :)
We had such a great experience visiting Udawalawe on our safari with guide Lahiru Prasad. He has an amazing eye, spotting animals camouflaged amongst the trees, bushes, and waterholes that we never would have seen oursel…
Discover00367119619 · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Amazing safari with plenty of elephants and wildlife
Udawalawe National Park wasa unforgettable safari experience. We were lucky to see many elephants, including playful baby elephants, aling with buffalo, deer, crocodile and a variety of birds. The open landscape made wil…
299rahuln · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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