Udawalawe National Park Day Excursion: Wildlife Safari from Galle
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Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
Embark on a nature-friendly wildlife excursion to Udawalawe National Park from Galle. Spot native wildlife, enjoy scenic views, and indulge in local fruits on this unforgettable day trip.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Elephant Transit Home (ETH) - commonly known as elephant transit home, ETH, orphaned elephants are kept only until they are big enough to be rehabilitated and sent back into the wild. Currently, there are 44 orphaned elephants at the ETH and Dr. Vijitha Perera, the dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon of the Department of Wildlife and Conservation (DWC), who is in-charge of the ETH has his hands full, looking after the youngsters. (Combine with Udawalawe National Park tour)
  • Udawalawe National Park - Keeping Company to the herds of elephants, the main attraction of the park are the Water Buffalo, Wild boar, Spotted Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Black-naped hare, mongooses, bandicoots, foxes, s the endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Langers. Sighting a Leopard and other smaller cats like Fishing cat & Jungle cat would be a bonus, growling in the dark. You will genuinely enter a state of natural joy if you absorb the sights and sounds of nature.
  • The Udawalawa Dam - Udawalawe Trails is the ideal option for you if you’re looking for the ultimate Sri Lankan safari experience in the utmost comfort of “Collect only memories, Leave only footsteps.” Allow the Team to lead you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t soon forget as you sit back and enjoy. Listen to the exotically tropical owl’s evocative cry, listen to the splashing of the elephants in the adjacent lakes and streams.
What's Included
  • Expert English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Safari adventure in a 4X4 Jeep
  • Free onboard WIFI upon request
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off service
  • Assortment of seasonal fruits
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Activities
  • Food & Drinks Other than Specified
  • National park entrance tickets
Additional Information

Embark on an eco-friendly wildlife adventure today. We will collect you from your accommodation and transport you in a cool, air-conditioned vehicle to the Udawalawe National Park. Enroute the Safari, enjoy the sight of local shops, rice paddies, towering trees, and everyday life of the locals. Feel free to take a break whenever you need, as our dedicated team ensures a seamless journey. Indulge in a variety of seasonal fruits and a rejuvenating king coconut to enhance your experience. Venture into the Wilderness National Park via a jeep safari tour and experience the rugged landscape while searching for indigenous sloth bears, foxes, mongooses, native birds, reptiles, and other wildlife within the forest. At the end of a memorable day, we’ll escort you back to your lodgings.

  • What to Bring -, Sunscreen, Caps or hats, , Camera, Sunglasses and Mosquito repellent
  • Deposit trash in designated receptacles
  • Please respect and leave the plants and native wildlife untouched
  • Pickup will be commenced prior to start the tour time; you must contact us to verify your exact pickup time.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility, certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
  • Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
  • Littering & smoking is prohibited inside the vehicle.
Location
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
5km west of the Uda Walawe National Park entrance
Cancellation Policy

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

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Katrina_r
Apr 24, 2023
Wonderful opportunity to see elephants - Wonderful opportunity to see elephants in their nature habitat. The national park is vast with 600 elephants, we were lucky to see 35-40 elephants, some of them came close to our vehicle. There are other animals at the park including water buffalo, deer, eagles, peacocks and other birds. Highly recommend this tour
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R_katrina_dubai
Apr 23, 2023
Wonderful experience seeing elephants - Highly recommend this tour. The national park is vast with approx. 600 elephants. We were able to see around 30-40 elephants and some of them came very close to the jeeps so you have a great view to take photos. The park is incredibly peaceful and we also saw water buffalo, deer, eagles and peacocks
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Jonathan_s
Mar 12, 2020
So rewarding - A wonderful experience: elephants, water buffalo, wild boar, a jackal, spotted deer. All so close up. And innumerable beautiful birds. This park seemed to be less busy so there was not the eternal clatter of dozens of Diesel engines. Friendly, knowledgable guide and driver. A very good driver also from the hotel to the handover point and back.
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