About this experience
Renowned for elephant sightings throughout the year, Udawalawe National Park rarely disappoints. On this private safari an English-speaking naturalist rides in the jeep with you, while an experienced driver-tracker guides you from the main gate into the park's open savanna grasslands — a landscape where the Sri Lankan elephant shares the plains with golden jackal, spotted deer, wild water buffalo, hare, mongoose and bandicoot.
Along the wetland edges you'll watch for crocodiles and a wealth of birdlife, from sea, fishing and crested serpent eagles to the Sri Lanka grey hornbill, spot-billed pelican, green bee-eater and crested tree swift. The drive leads to the banks of the Udawalawe Reservoir, framed by distant mountains, where crocodiles bask, birds of prey fish and herds of elephants come down to drink and rest.
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
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Location
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Your tour planner
Rupuni Senior Executive
Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Rupuni directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
What’s included
Included
- Experienced English-speaking naturalist.
- 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
- Experienced safari driver.
- Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off from a hotel located withing 5km from park entrance gate.
- Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate.
- Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep with No Tickets" selected.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
Please note
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- When you reserve a jeep only option you have to purchase the park entrance tickets by your self at the park entrance gate.
- Park Entrance Gates of Udawalawe National Park
- Comfortable, lightweight clothing
- Sturdy footwear for walking
- Camera and binoculars
- Sunglasses
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
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