Udawalawe Safari: Private Elephant Adventure

Immerse yourself in the Udawalawe National Park safari experience in Sri Lanka. Spot elephants, discover diverse wildlife, and embrace the beauty of the jungle. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Udawalawe National Park Entrance - Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Udawalawe, followed by a brief drive to the entrance of the National Park. Once tickets are arranged, you’ll embark on a private 4x4 safari jeep, expertly driven by a knowledgeable local guide.
    During the 6-hour safari, you’ll explore the park’s prime wildlife…
What's Included
  • Private 4x4 safari jeep with experienced local driver/guide
  • Udawalawe National Park entrance tickets (only included for the “With Tickets” package)
  • Bottled water and light snacks
  • Fuel, parking fees, and government taxes
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off within the Udawalawe area
What's Not Included
  • Udawalawe National Park entrance tickets (not included for the “Without Tickets” package)
  • Transport from areas outside Udawalawe (can be arranged for an extra cost)
  • Tips or gratuities for driver/guide (optional)
Additional Information

The Udawalawe 6-Hour Private Safari is crafted to offer travelers an authentic wildlife adventure, steering clear of a hurried park visit. Guests will explore serene areas where large elephant herds gather, away from the typical crowds.
In contrast to shared tours, this safari is entirely private, allowing guests to decide how long to spend at each…

Location
Udawalawe National Park Entrance
If you are meeting us directly, please come to the Udawalawe National Park main entrance gate. Our safari driver will wait for you near the Udawalawe National Park Main Entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W7891mhmichaelw
Feb 7, 2026
Amazing experience - We used this tour company to go to Udawalawe and Yala National Parks. We both had a great experience as we were picked up on time, brought to the parks and dropped home without delay or problem. The safari drivers were amazing pointing out animals which we would never have found in a million years. The parks were amazing and i couldnt recommend this company enough. Highlight of our holiday.
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Eva
Dec 3, 2025
Udawalawe national park - The tour was very interesting, we saw a lot of elephants and other wild animals. The driver Navee was very kind and he also knew a lot about tne animals in the national park.
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Sherpa24334369870
Nov 10, 2025
Awesome safari with Naveen - We went on a safari trip and were lucky to see a bunch of elephants, iguanas, water buffalos and even crocodiles. Not to mention peacocks and a variety of birds, including eagles and storks. Our driver Naveen had prepared a delicious breakfast that we enjoyed inside the park. Naveen was very calm and respectful of the animals, and i noticed he would stop the motor and roll the last meters to where the elephants stood. He also taught us a bunch of facts and pointed out animals that we almost missed! Lars & Marie
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Freyad115
Aug 31, 2025
An amazing experience - great for families - I started communicating with Udawalawe Safari Fun while back in the UK, I wanted a Safari we could do with children (a 4 year old and a 5 month old) and who could provide a baby seat for the Safari. Communication was brilliant and they answered all my questions / queries. What a great day we had! We were picked up from our hotel in Hambantota by car and driven to meet our Safari Jeep driver Naveen near Udawalawe. Naveen was so knowledgeable and spotted animals we wouldn’t have noticed. We saw crocodiles, beautiful birds, monkeys, lizards, foxes, mongoose, deer, water buffalo’s and most importantly lots of elephants. We were also taken to the elephant transit home after the safari, here we saw elephants being fed, once they are well/fit enough these elephants are released into Udawalawe National Park. We had such a great day and would highly recommend Udawalawe Safari Fun.
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Priyanka_m
Aug 20, 2025
Udawalawe private safari - We had a great private safari experience at the Udawalawe national park. Our driver Naveen was very helpful and showed us all the animals we wanted to see. The tour operator was flexible when we wanted to come in early for the safari.
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Antoniofi5595jb
Jul 27, 2025
Very good driving and spectacular place - Very good guide, spectacular place, very good breakfast and Rich.Mr. Naveen super nice and good at explaining curiosity about the animals seen. Super approved and appreciated the kindness.
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M5114afsarahw
May 12, 2025
Great half day Safari (Ella to Udawalawe) - Great tour! Well organised, seamless transfer with taxi from our hotel in Ella and with the safari trip its self. Our guide was very knowledgeable, he provided lots of information and (a long with some good luck) managed to see all the animals we hoped for and more! We booked the half day safari which we left Ella at 0800, safari at 1000 - 1500 then back to the hotel for 1800. Would very much recommend to others, thank you.
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Charliemi8242gl
Mar 26, 2025
Got to see loads of animals up close - We had a fantastic trip with Navee, got so close we could even touch the elephants! The food was really good and so was all of the scenery. Saw loads of animals and had an all round amazing time!
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Kristyk709
Mar 13, 2025
Excellent Sri Lankan Safari! - We saw 11 elephants total including a baby! Lot of monkeys, birds and beautiful views. A yummy breakfast was served on a lake halfway. Highly recommend our knowledgeable and friendly driver, Navee. We were also able to customize the start time (8am). Excellent Sri Lankan safari experience!
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Safk21
Jan 2, 2025
Exceeded expectations, an awesome day out. - After researching many safari companies we went with Safari Fun and we were so glad we did. They picked us up on time, and got us home safely. Our driver Naveen was excellent- he was very safe at driving and very informative. He spoke great English and was attentive to our needs and was patient while we watched animals. He went above and beyond to get an umbrella, provide us with yummy breakfast and toilet break. We saw many elephants very close, crocodiles, deer, birds and mongoose. It was a very special day and very happy with Udawalawe Safari Fun.
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From $40
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).