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An elephant in a natural setting with dense vegetation. 1
Two deer with large antlers in a lush green forest. 2
A herd of elephants in a natural landscape with trees and a clear sky. 3

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

By Udawalawe Wild Safari Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$91 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Spot herds of wild elephants roaming Udawalawe’s open grasslands.
  • Witness diverse wildlife, from leopards to crocodiles and sambar deer.
  • Guided by a wildlife expert with over 10 years of safari experience.
  • Encounter rare endemic birds like the Sri Lankan junglefowl.

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Udawalawe Highlight Safari (4 hours)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Choose this option for a 4-hour safari with an experienced guide (also your driver) and enjoy pickup and drop-off in the Udawalawe area.

Price details
NZ$90.84 x 1 AdultNZ$90.84
Total
Price is NZ$90.84

Udawalawe Adventure Safari (7 hours)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Choose this option for a 7-hour safari with an experienced guide (also your driver) and enjoy pickup and drop-off in the Udawalawe area.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$180.65 x 1 AdultNZ$180.65
Total
Price is NZ$180.65

Udawalawe Expedition Safari (10 hours) with Lunch

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Choose this option for a 10-hour safari with an experienced guide (also your driver) and enjoy pickup and drop-off in the Udawalawe area.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$289.03 x 1 AdultNZ$289.03
Total
Price is NZ$289.03

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Udawalawe area)
  • Inclusions
    Private safari tour
  • Inclusions
    Driver-guide with 10 years of experience
  • Inclusions
    Transport by private 4x4 Jeep
  • Inclusions
    Lunch and water (if 10-hour option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Udawalawe National Park entry fee (Tickets can be purchased at the park entrance)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • Discover the wild side of Sri Lanka with a safari through Udawalawe National Park, set on the border of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces. This 308-square-kilometer reserve, established to safeguard the Udawalawe Reservoir’s watershed, is a haven for wildlife and scenic beauty.

    As you journey through grasslands, forests, and wetlands, experienced guides will lead you to prime spots for wildlife viewing. Udawalawe is especially famed for its elephants, one of the largest populations in Sri Lanka, offering close encounters as they roam freely across the park’s varied landscapes.

    Your safari offers much more than elephants—keep an eye out for elusive leopards, sambar deer, wild boar, and reptiles like crocodiles. Birdlife is also abundant, with a chance to spot endemic species such as the Sri Lankan junglefowl and spurfowl among others.

    With a focus on conservation and unique biodiversity, Udawalawe promises a rich and memorable wildlife experience for any nature enthusiast.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka