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Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home: Ultimate Wildlife Experience in Sri Lanka
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2 Ratings
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
Embark on an ultimate wildlife adventure in Sri Lanka with a safari in Udawalawe National Park. Witness the untamed beauty and splendor of the natural wilderness and observe playful elephants at the Elephant Transit Home.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Elephant Transit Home (ETH) - 08:30 am - You will be picked-up from the passenger pier at Hambantota harbor and then moved to Udawalawe.\n\n10:00 am - Arrive to the starting point. You will proceed to visit Elephant transit home.\n\nElephant Transit Home - \’Ath Athuru Sevana\’ is a government managed Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. The baby elephants reside here were found abandoned, orphaned, sick or wounded in the jungle. They are kept and treated at this Elephant Transit Home and looked after till they are ultimately fit enough to be released back to the wild.\n\n12:00 pm - Witness the feeding time which is the most interesting sight.\n\n12:30 pm - Afterwards, you will be taken to the restaurant for lunch.\n\n- Udawalawe National Park - 14:00 hrs - When finished lunch, you will proceed to start your game drive at Udawalawe National Park.\n\nThis National Park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir. It lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka\’s wet and dry zones. Udawalawe is famous for Sri Lankan Elephants, which are relatively hard to see in its open habitats. Many Elephants are attracted to the park because of the reservoir. Other than the Elephants, the park is home to water Buffalo, water Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys and the occasional Leopard, as well as it is an exciting location for Bird enthusiasts.\n\n17:00 - Leave Udawalawe national park and transfer to Hambantota harbor. \n\n18:00 hrs - Arrive back to the passenger pier in Hambantota harbor concluding your shore excursion!
What's Included
- Light Refreshments & Bottled water
- Lunch at an outdoor restaurant
- Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle pickup and drop-off at Hambantota harbour
- Included Safari jeep costs
- All applicable government taxes included
- Entrance tickets to the National Park and Elephant Transit Home
What's Not Included
- Expenses of personal nature
- Gratuities (Recommended)
Additional Information
For an unparalleled safari adventure, this tour is perfect for you. Witness the raw magnificence and unique splendor of Udawalawe National Park. Experience the natural wilderness of Sri Lanka, its wildlife and diverse animal habitats with the Beyond Escapes Safari Team. No place in Sri Lanka offers a better scene of frolicking giants interacting with each other than Udawalawe. Post your safari, you will visit the Elephant Transit Home, the first in Asia to rehabilitate elephants. This shore excursion is guaranteed to leave you with unforgettable memories of wild elephants in Sri Lanka!
- You should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
- If you are pregnant, you should not take part.
- If you have back problems; heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
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.
Customer Ratings
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C2472golucash
Apr 19, 2023
To express tour - We went safari at yala. it was morning safari . Our guide was really friendly , knowledgeable and generally a nice person . We saw so many groups of elephants. Lunch also delicious . And also ha beyond escapes our travel partner thank you very much .
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Gayeshatours
Jun 15, 2023
Experienced, efficient and attractive service from us to you - * 8 Hours 2 Adults Tour Full Package Up and Down with Lunch in Nice Hotel -
2 Adults x 260$
Total = 520$
(Include ticket, Luch and Pick up from Hambantota Port)
(No additional taxes or booking fees)
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