Udawalawe Safari Game Drive

A treasure trove of wildlife wonders await nature lovers visiting the Udawalawe National Park. Drive through Sri Lanka’s third most visited national park; listen to the music of the wild, take pleasure in the naturally fresh ambience and enjoy some of the finest animal sighting ever!

If you always wanted to see Elephants in their natural habitat then Udawalawe is where you should be heading for. Witness the power of Elephants as large herds of them sometimes as large as 250 in a herd with their babies, graze boldly by the tank; an awe inspiring experience, an unforgettable moment!

There are more treasures waiting to be explored; watch Sri Lankan leopard lazing in the open, a variety of deer, large herds of water buffalo, wild boar, mischievous monkeys, many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and if you are lucky a glimpse of the elusive sloth bear.

Don’t forget to visit the Udawalawe transit home where orphaned elephant calves are rehabilitated; spend some quality time with these adorable babies, it’s worth every minute of your time.

Price Includes

Entrance fees and water is provided – there is a cool box in the vehicle and if you’re exploring the area by bike your biking guide will carry water.

Suitability for children

Kids may not follow the explanation, however there’s plenty of space to play. If you are doing the visit by bike – note kid’s bikes are not available.

Approximately Duration

Approx. 2 hours + the driving there and back or to your next activity.

Difficulty

Moderate. We rank it as Moderate not because of a climb as the surface is flat but because of the heat.

Starting Time:

9.00 AM to 12.00 AM, 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM, 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

To wear and bring

Light clothing, sun cream, a hat. You might want to bring a change of shirt or t-shirt.

Important

You might like to see Anuradhapura by bike – a fun way of seeing town. The bike ride takes approximately 1 hour. The terrain is flat.

Private or Group

The visit is private, guided by your chauffeur guide, national guide or site guide. That said, there may be other people around at the site.