Udawalawe Safari Day Tour

Total Duration: 11-13 hours

Safari Time: 3-4 hours

Elephant Transit Home: 45 minutes

Travel Time: 5-6 hours (round trip)

Best Time to Visit: Year-round, dry season (May to September) offers best visibility

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Tour Overview

If you want to see elephants in Sri Lanka, Udawalawe National Park is your best bet! This incredible day tour takes you to one of Asia’s finest wildlife destinations, famous for its huge elephant herds that roam freely across open grasslands. Unlike dense jungle parks, Udawalawe’s savanna-like terrain offers excellent visibility, making it perfect for wildlife photography and guaranteed elephant sightings.

Located in the southern part of Sri Lanka, Udawalawe was created as a sanctuary for wildlife displaced by the Udawalawe Reservoir. Today, it’s home to over 500 elephants, along with water buffalo, crocodiles, deer, and numerous bird species. The park’s landscape resembles African savannas, with scattered trees, grasslands, and the beautiful reservoir creating a stunning backdrop.

This tour is ideal for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and photographers. The elephant transit home visit adds a heartwarming element to your safari, where you’ll see baby elephants being cared for before their release into the wild. Our experienced naturalist guides ensure you don’t miss any action while sharing fascinating insights about Sri Lankan wildlife and conservation efforts.

TOUR ITINERARY

05:30 AM Pickup from your hotel (Hikkaduwa / Galle area).
08:30 AM Elephant Transit Home: Watch orphaned baby elephants being fed with milk.
10:00 AM Udawalawe Safari: Private 4×4 Jeep drive into the park to see elephants, water
buffaloes, and birds.
01:00PM Lunch Break: Enjoy a meal at a riverside restaurant nearby.
02:30 PM Udawalawe Reservoir: A scenic drive across the dam with panoramic views of the
mountains.
04:00 PM Departure back to the hotel.
07:00 PM Arrival back at your hotel.

 

  • Luxury A/C Vehicle & Fuel
  • Private 4×4 Safari Jeep at Minneriya
  • Entrance Fees (Dambulla & Safari)
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Highway & Parking Tolls
  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Sigiriya Rock Climbing Entrance Fee

Special Gemologist Advantage

Since Udawalawe borders the famous “City of Gems” (Ratnapura), our certified gemologist guide will share exclusive insights into the traditional gem mining techniques used in this river-rich region!