Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour

Embark on a thrilling full-day safari in Yala National Park with our private tours. Enjoy the convenience of free pick-up and complimentary binoculars, water, and cool drinks. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Udawalawe National Park - Experience the Wild Splendor of Udawalawe National Park!
    Renowned as one of Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife sanctuaries, Udawalawe National Park is celebrated for its abundant wild elephant population and stunning natural scenery.
    Scenic Landscapes:
    Discover expansive grasslands, verdant forests, and the magnificent…
What's Included
  • Transport to baby elephant orphanage
  • Bottled water
  • All transport included
  • Snacks
  • Pick up & drop off from Hambantota port/hotels
  • Experienced driving and guiding
  • Safari jeep
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

“Embark on an Adventure into the Heart of the Wild – The Ultimate Udawalawe Safari Experience!”
Complimentary Pick-Up & Drop-Off from Hambantota Port & Hotels!
Prepare for an exceptional safari in Udawalawe National Park! With knowledgeable local guides and premium safari services, enjoy a close encounter with magnificent elephants, exotic bird species,…

Location
Hambantota Port
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelled
Feb 24, 2026
Enthusiastic guide - Well organized tour and guide tried extremely hard to get us to orphanage on time for the show, to spot elephants in the park snd to move into positions to get us good camera angles. His English wasn’t great, but good enough to get his point across.
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Janecousins
Feb 14, 2026
Fantastic from start to... - Fantastic from start to finish, picked up the tour from the cruise port, great driver informative and very helpful, provided snacks and water throughout the trip, baby elephants was definitely the highlight of our trip.
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Joanne_c
Feb 13, 2026
Brilliant. Must do. - Amazing day. Worth every penny Driver/guide was brilliant. Met us at the designated spot, very clear.
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457dakotah
Feb 12, 2026
Best excursion ever!!! - This was one of the best excursions I’ve ever done in my life. Our guide was so helpful very sweet and knowledgeable. The sightseeing was amazing and the Jeep was clean and comfortable. It was a very pleasant experience.
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Mike_e
Feb 6, 2026
This was a great... - This was a great experience. We actually got tired of seeing so many elephants up close. We saw elephant families, crocodiles, deer and many birds. The whole trip was done in a safari type vehicle. Good experience.
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Rafael_f
Feb 3, 2026
Great experience and guide - The experience is great, the driver very friendly and informed. Very recommended. Elephants orphanage is a magnificent experience
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Varda_p
Feb 2, 2026
Udawalawe 2026 - We enjoyed the safari wildlife especially the elephants who wondered there. Later we were taken the elephants orphanage & they were adorable. Our driver Maduka was great & he drove us safely while stopping near the animals. He talked about the animals and answered our questions.
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Alwynej2019
Feb 19, 2026
Interesting day safari - We particularly enjoyed the time spent at the elephant orphanage when we saw elephants of all ages drinking milk from bottles. We saw crocodiles, an eagle, several other birds and lots of elephants in the safari park but no leopards) we were probably too late)
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Gail_t
Feb 4, 2026
Was a great experience... - Was a great experience riding in a safari jeep from the cruise port and thru the Udawalawa National Park, was approximately one hour drive. We didn’t see as many elephants as prior reviews but it was because we were there in the afternoon. Highlight of the tour was going to the Elephant Orphanage. This tour is so much cheaper than the cruise excursions and does the exact same thing. Have to add a negative comment regarding the pick up process. We were one of the first off the ship, we met our driver and were escorted to our jeep. We sat there for over 30 minutes while other vehicle's left right away. This was very frustrating and we kept asking our driver to leave. I would still recommend this tour, was a fun day!
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Joann_s
Feb 3, 2026
Good experience. Saw lots... - Good experience. Saw lots of Elephants, some water buffalo, deer, a peacock and various bird species. Very nice driver - however this is not a ‘guided’ tour. In other words there is no commentary throughout the tour. I think both the National Park and Elephant orphanage would benefit by offering some verbal information and teaching. There is an educational building at the orphanage but you are not directed to it.
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From $57
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).