Udawalawe Safari: Elephant Transit Home Visit

Experience a full day safari at Udawalawe National Park with our private tours. Enjoy the convenience of pick-up from nearby hotels and complimentary binoculars, water, and cool drinks. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Udawalawe National Park - Discover the Untamed Beauty of Sri Lanka with a Safari at Udawalawe National Park
    Udawalawe National Park stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries, renowned for its abundant elephant population. Situated in the southern part of the island, this 308-square-kilometer (119-square-mile) park is nestled…
What's Included
  • Experienced Driver with Guiding
  • Inclusive Transport from Hotels
  • Bottled water
  • ALL TRANSPORT
  • SAFARI JEEP
  • Binoculars for Animal Spotting
  • cool drinks
  • Pick up & Drop off from hambantota port & tissamaharama
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Embark on a Captivating Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour!
Join this remarkable wildlife journey in Udawalawe National Park, renowned for its herds of magnificent elephants and diverse ecosystem. Experience the joy of observing rescued baby elephants at the Elephant Transit Home, a truly heartwarming moment for nature enthusiasts….

Location
Hambantota
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bruce_m
Nov 23, 2025
A Great Day Out - Pick up from the port was on time and simple. The company representative was waiting and after checking our names, directed us to our driver who took us to our safari jeep/open air truck, which we shared with 4 others (a total of 6 in the jeep). Note that for anyone with mobility issues, getting in and out of the jeep would likely not be possible. Entry/exit was via a portable ladder that was hung on to the side of the jeep. Before setting off, it was explained that the park accepts card, but the Elephant Orphanage only accepted local currency. So, the driver took 10USD and arranged payment of the orphanage entry. The trip in the jeep was reasonably comfortable. In fact, the open air truck/jeep added to the experience even if it wasn't by any means luxurious. The hour or so drive to Udawalawe was interesting, with Oxen, Lizards and loads of dogs on the road. At the Udawalawe park, the driver helped everyone pay for their entry tickets before we set off into the park. Once in the park the roads were very rough. We were thrown about quite violently in the back of the vehicle. It wasn't an issue though and added to the adventure, but be aware if you have back problems. The safari gave us the opportunity to see loads of wildlife; we saw various birds, lizards, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles and many elephants. The elephants were not intimidated and approached very close to the safari vehicles. It was a great experience. After spending a few hours in the park, we were taken to the Elephant Orphanage where we saw the elephants being fed. This was very entertaining. The only downside to this was that there are no seats, just concrete steps to sit on. Our group arrived 30mins or so before feeding so had to sit or stand for that time in the heat. So, it is quite uncomfortable. All in all though, a great day out and worth the price paid.
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974inamulh
Mar 24, 2025
Best Elephant Spotting Safari! - Udawalawe is hands down one of the best places to see elephants in their natural habitat. We encountered multiple herds, and watching baby elephants play was a highlight. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about conservation. The safari was well-organized, and the ride was smooth. Highly recommend this adventure!
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Rod_k
Feb 25, 2025
Well organised,... - Well organised, approximately 1 hour coach journey to the elephant orphanage & then short journey to the park where you transfer into a six seater jeep. We saw elephants only 10 yards away from us, wonderful!!
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Juan_g
Feb 24, 2025
Great Safari - We were picked up at the port. Drive was almost an hour in a comfortable mini van. Once at the park we got on the safari jeep. The guide and driver were excellent we saw many elephants close up. It was a success. I highly recommend this tour.
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Sylvie
Dec 16, 2024
Wonderful experience for the entire family! - Great for families. Perfect length. Saw several bird species, lots of elephants, buffalo's, monkeys,... the baby elephants were a highlight and the safari in the park allowed us to get up, close and personal with some of the elephant families. Wonderful experience!
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Bonnie_g
Dec 14, 2024
Elephants Galore - The baby elephant orphanage was the best. They came out to feed and they were so much fun to watch! The safari was a highlight as well.
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Marilyn_s
May 4, 2024
Best day - The baby elephants are the best. 1 elephant is killed every 1 to 3 days so lots of orphan elephants which is very ☹︎ but they are so so so cute. Great day 10/10
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Davina_b
Apr 30, 2024
Great day - The driver and guides were great. They clearly went out of their way to make sure you had the best experience .
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David_w
Nov 20, 2025
A very good experience - A very good experience with this company. We had a safe driver who was able to spot animals easily long before we could notice them. I would highly recommend this company.
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Robyn_k
Dec 2, 2024
Great trip - This tour was a great experience to see the elephants in their natural surroundings.. The weather was a little wet but overall a great day
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From $47
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).