Udawalawe National Park Safari: Elephant Sightings and Bird-Watching in Sri Lanka's Wildlife Reserve

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour Udawalawe National Park Safari in Sri Lanka. Witness majestic elephants, spot rare birds, and immerse yourself in the wonders of wildlife.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Udawalawe National Park - This brief yet memorable safari offers an opportunity to explore some of the prime wildlife spots within Udawalawe National Park. With the assistance of a knowledgeable safari guide, participants can observe a variety of flora and fauna unique to Sri Lanka. The safari aims to provide insight into the lives of wild…
What's Included
  • Water Bottle Per Person
  • 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep)
  • Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate
  • Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
  • Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash)
  • Food and Beverages.
  • Gratuties.
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour Udawalawe National Park Safari and step into the Land of Elephants! Traverse the plains and grasslands of this Sri Lankan National Park in search of the majestic giants of the animal kingdom. Discover the Udawalawe Reserve and witness the daily lives of the local wildlife. Bring your bird-watching binoculars to spot a variety of…

Location
Udawalawe National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roeslinherrmann
May 12, 2026
Great time with animals - Because of the rain coming, we started the safari around 01:00 pm. We were luckily quite alone in the reserve and could observe many animals such as elefants, crocodile, water buffalos, deers, varans, eagles, many birds etc… Our guide and driver, Mr Prathapa that we recommend, has an excellent eye & knowledge to catch the best scene. However, every safari is different as it is still a wild environment with animals moving from one spot to the other to look for food and water. It is not a zoo and we will have to come back for the leapards 😉 ENJOY !
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Andrewsq2364no
May 7, 2026
Expensive and a half stunning - Unbelievable experience saw a new baby not long we highly recommended as a quiet park with loads of elephants and wildlife
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399ingridw
May 6, 2026
Great safari. - What a beautiful safari. The driver drove neatly and quietly through the park. He gave extra information about the animals. He had a keen eye for the animals he saw and then pointed them out to us. He clearly took into account just us that we wanted to enjoy vd elephants and stood for a long time. We were sometimes 10 feet away from elephants. He offered to take a picture of the seaside card, because I didn't see it. It was a top safari.
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Jof295
May 2, 2026
Excellent! - Excellent tour with Sujith. His knowledge of the park was second to none. Thank you so much for an amazing morning we loved every minute of it.
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396lanes
Apr 30, 2026
Safari time - This safari was amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and helpful the entire time. We saw so many incredible animals and views. 10/10
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H1584palaurag
Apr 27, 2026
Unforgettable safari experience - Amazing safari experience! Our driver Rumesh was so friendly, he stopped to point out wildlife and answered any questions we had! What an unforgettable day, thank you Rumesh! Highly recommend
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Jaw1987
Apr 25, 2026
Wonderful safari with our driver/guide Suresh - What a wonderful experience from seeing so many elephants, to beautiful scenery and to top it off having an amazing driver and guide Suresh. He truly made this trip memorable with his friendliness, exceptional knowledge of the animas, plants and park and also safe driving. I came with my mom and son of 3 years and we always felt super safe with him. He tried to show us as many animals as possible, because he knew my son really wanted to see crocodiles he made sure that we got to see some. The park was also not crowded at all, so it felt really nice and relaxed. Can highly rate Niluka Safari and having Suresh as your driver and guide.
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Ryantravelguy
Apr 19, 2026
Great experience! - Absolutely fantastic experience! Wow! Highly recommend.
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Paradise50282790756
Apr 18, 2026
Amazing tour - Our guide/driver Prathapa was exceptional. His knowledge of the area and his eagle eye meant we spotted so many different animals. He was truly amazing.
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G6250ergabym
Apr 16, 2026
Elephant safari - We did the afternoon and morning safari with Niluka and they were great. Drives were knowledgeable, safe, friendly and great at spotting all the animals. Would definitely recommend
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From $10
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).