For those who look for sights of lots of elephants, a Udawalawe National Park Safari will never make you disappointed. The park is renowned as a location that promises you sights of majestic elephants throughout the year.
Experience:
We will start the Jeep tour from the main entrance of the Park (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E) near the car park. If you are staying in a hotel that is within a 5 KM radius of the park entrance, you would be entitled to a complimentary pickup from your hotel.
Once we go through the standard process of entry into the park, we will venture into the untamed wild of Udawalawe which is a famous home to the majestic Sri Lankan Elephants.
We will first journey into the savanna grasslands of the park in the hopes of seeing the Sri Lankan Elephant, Golden Jackal, Spotted Deer, Wild Water Buffalo, Hare, Mongoose, Bandicoot while also keeping an eye out for Crocodiles in the wetland areas and also birds such as the Sea Eagle, Fishing Eagle, Brahminy Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle, Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, Green Pigeon, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Spot-billed Pelican, Little Cormorant, Green Bee-eater, Crested Tree Swift in and among the trees.
Soon we will make our way to the banks of the stunning Udawalawe Reservoir with huge mountains in the backdrop. You will get to see groups of crocodiles resting in the banks or swimming about the lakes, vibrant birds of prey going fishing and also many other birds and animals including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and take a rest.
Your tour will finish at the entrance of the park, unless you stay in a hotel within a 5 KM radius of Udawalawe National Park’s entrance. In that case you will receive a complimentary drop off right to your hotel completing your safari.
Includes:
- English speaking Naturalist
- Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
- Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
- Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate. (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E)
- Water.
- All taxes and service charges.
Additional:
- Park entrance tickets.
- Hotel Pickup/Drop off from/to any location outside the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate. (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E)
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
Meeting Point:
Our designated meeting point is the Park Gate (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E) of the Udawalawe National Park.
Safari Safety Guideline:
Please refer to our safari safety guideline to understand how animal safari tours operate.
