UDAWALAWA ONE DAY SAFARI
Why we love it?
The Udawalawa One Day Safari offers an immersive wildlife experience in Sri Lanka, focusing on the Udawalawe National Park, renowned for its elephant population. This 12-hour tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and families, providing a chance to observe elephants in their natural habitat, as well as other wildlife. The journey includes a scenic four-hour drive from Colombo, a visit to the Udawalawe baby elephant orphanage, and lunch at a recommended restaurant. The combination of a safari jeep ride and the opportunity to learn about elephant conservation makes this tour distinctive for those looking to connect with Sri Lanka's rich biodiversity.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees
- Safari Jeep
- Pick up from Colombo hotel and transfer to Udawalawe – Approximately 4 hours drive
- Lunch at a recommended restaurant
- Visit Udawalawe baby Elephant Orphanage, “Eth Athuru Sewana”
- Safari at Udawalawe National Park to see Asian Elephants in their natural habitat and not to forget the other species such as Crocodiles, Spotted Deer and many verities of birds.
- Transfer back to Colombo – Approximately 4 hours drive
Exclusions
- Any tours to cities not mentioned above
- Any other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
UDAWALAWA TWO DAY SAFARI
Udawalawe National Park is the third most popular park in Sri Lanka. The primary attraction is a herd of approximately 250 elephants which are generally found near the Udawalawe reservoir. It is also possible to spot leopards in the park although this is rare. The national park is most famous as the best place in Sri Lanka to see Sri Lankan Elephants. In fact, it is the only national park in the country where an elephant sighting is guaranteed on every safari trip. [ ] is said to have an elephant population numbering about 250. This population of elephants can be sustained in the national park owing to its lush greenery and large bodies of water that are vital for the survival of such a large population of elephants. The elephant population is not the only attraction in the national park. It is also known to be home to a wide range of flora and fauna, some of which exist only in Sri Lanka. Primates found in the national park include toque macaques and tufted grey langurs. Rodents include Indian hare and about five species of wild rat and mouse, including the rare and endemic Ceylon spiny mouse. The endemic golden palm civet and the Asian palm civet also call the national park home.
01 DAY Colombo To Udawalawe
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Pick you up at the hotel at 7.00 am
- Leave Colombo for Embilipitiya via Ratnapura.
- Arrive at Embilipitiya
- Check-in at the Hotel.
- Have Lunch
- Leave the hotel to visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
- See the elephants feeding
Return to the Hotel stay overnight at the Hotel.
- 02 DAY - Udawalawe National To Colombo (via ratnapura)
After early breakfast
- Leave on a Jeep Safari to Udawalawe National Park.
Udawalawe National Park is the third most popular park in Sri Lanka. The primary attraction is a herd of approximately 250 elephants which are generally found near the Udawalawe reservoir. It is also possible to spot leopards in the park although this is rare. The national park is most famous as the best place in Sri Lanka to see Sri Lankan Elephants. In fact, it is the only national park in the country where an elephant sighting is guaranteed on every safari trip. [ ] is said to have an elephant population numbering about 250.
- After the safari
Leave for Bopath Ella (Water Fall) in Ratnapura. Enjoy a river bath.
- Have Lunch
Commence return journey to Colombo and
- Drop off in the hotel
Please Note
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Recommended for People with Good Physical Fitness
