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Udawalawa: Private Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour

1. Udawalawa: Private Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour

Your experience begins as you meet your driver at your hotel in Udawalawe. From there you will begin your adventure to the Udawalawe National Park. Covering an area of 230,821 hectares, you will explore Udawalawe National Park and its thriving elephant population of approximately 500 elephants. Discover the park's various other wildlife, with wild buffalo, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, sambar, hare, mongoose, crocodiles, and 30 species of snakes that have been recorded. 50 species of butterflies and many types of birds are also found in the park. Have a thrilling experience during your safari tour and take some time to enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. At the conclusion of your exciting safari trip, you will be transferred back to your hotel or original point.

Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari

2. Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari

Explore Udawalawe National Park, one of the most undisturbed and pristine natural ecosystems on the planet enriched with a wealth of Sri Lankan elephants. See huge herds of elephants, and enjoy glances of water buffalo, wild boar, spotted deer, jackal, and more. Discover an area of 30,821 hectares, which embodies the true essence of a tropical paradise. See a rich variety of exotic flora and fauna and enjoy the perfect getaway for bird-watchers. Enjoy ample opportunities for spotting endemic and migrated birds. This Udawalawe safari might even present you with the sighting of the Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, and Green Pigeon.

From Ella: Shuttle to Mirissa/Galle with Udawalawe Safari

3. From Ella: Shuttle to Mirissa/Galle with Udawalawe Safari

After pick-up from your hotel in Ella, Haputale or Bandarawela, head for Udawalawe National Park, where you'll switch to an open concept safari jeep in order to have the best views. An early morning start ensures you'll see the animals during one of their most active times of day. See herds of elephants for sure and have fun watching for crocodiles, monkeys, water buffaloes, various endemic birds species and much more. Along the way, you'll learn about and observe the natural habitats of the local wildlife while you snap some amazing photos. Then, at the end of your 3-hour safari adventure, switch back to the comfortable, air-conditioned car for the ride on to Mirissa/Weligama/Unawatuna or Galle where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Udawalawe National Park: Entry Ticket & Half-Day Safari Tour

4. Udawalawe National Park: Entry Ticket & Half-Day Safari Tour

Welcome to Udawalawe Wild Safari Tours, the ultimate destination for wildlife enthusiasts looking for an unforgettable adventure in Sri Lanka's wilderness. Our company specializes in providing exceptional safari tours of the Udawalawe National Park, allowing you to experience the park's diverse ecosystem and observe its stunning wildlife up close. Thank you for considering Udawalawe Wild Safari Tours for your Sri Lankan adventure. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional safari tour experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. If you're planning a visit to Sri Lanka, be sure to add a Udawalawe National Park 4 Hours Safari Tour to your itinerary. This is an amazing opportunity to explore the park's beautiful landscapes, observe the wildlife up close, and create unforgettable memories. The Udawalawe National Park is situated on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka. And is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. It covers an area of 308 square kilometers and was established in 1972 to protect the catchment area of the Udawalawe Reservoir. During the 4 Hours Safari Tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the park's stunning landscapes, including its grasslands, forests, and wetlands. The tour will be led by experienced guides who will take you to the best locations for spotting wildlife. You'll have the chance to see Elephants, Leopards, Sambar deer, jungle cats, crocodiles, water buffalo, foxes, mongooses, jackals, wild boar, and a variety of bird species, among other wildlife. The park is also home to a large number of endemic species, which makes it a unique destination for nature lovers. The Sri Lankan Jungle fowl, the Sri Lankan Spurfowl, and the Sri Lankan Wood shrike are just a few examples of the endemic bird species you might see during your safari. In conclusion, an Udawalawe National Park 4 Hours Safari Tour is a fantastic way to experience the beauty and diversity of Sri Lanka's wildlife. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, or you're a solo traveler, this safari tour is a must-do activity. So, book your tour today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Sri Lanka's wilderness.

Galle/Mirissa: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic

5. Galle/Mirissa: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic

Your experience begins with a pickup from your accommodation in either the Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama or Mirissa areas. From there, relax on your drive to Yala National Park, home to 44 varieties of mammals and 215 bird species. Meet your private guide and climb into a sturdy 4x4 vehicle. Enjoy sunrise at the park — the ‘Golden Hours’ of the day — and explore the light forests, scrubs, grasslands, lagoons, and magnificent range of animals. Following the safari, there will be a Picnic Lunch before the drive to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Next, stop at the Elephant Transit Home during feeding hours and take a closer look at hundreds of wild elephant babies. After enjoying the Elephant Transit Home Arriving Udawalawe National Park in the afternoon allows you to explore from 3 PM until sunset when the park closes at 6 PM. Search for the world’s most concentrated number of elephants, spotted deer, jackals, wild boar, wild buffalo, crocodiles, and many other animals as your knowledgeable guide and driver expertly navigates the vast area and roads. After the safari, journey back to your point of origin to be dropped off back to your accommodation.

Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

6. Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

Discover the natural beauty and inspiring culture of Sri Lanka on a 3-day trip departing from Negombo. Visit landmarks such as Sigiriya, the Dambulla Cave Temple, and the Udawalawe National Park. Enjoy a hotel pickup and drop-off, accommodation, and some meals included. Day 1 : COLOMBO – SIGIRIYA – KANDY Sigiriya Museum This decent museum has a fine diorama of the site, providing an excellent overview and explaining Sigiriya's cultural importance beyond the obvious natural beauty. The theory that Sigiriya was a Buddhist monastery is given here, although the established position that it was a palace or fortress prevails. Dambulla Cave Temple Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometers east of Colombo and 72 kilometers north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning. Overnight Stay at Royal Kandyan or Similar Hotel Day 2 KANDY-NUWARA ELIYA- ELLA Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja(offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size. As well as the revered main temple, the complex includes a series of smaller temples, shrines and museums. Glenloch Tea Factory Glenloch Tea Factory situated in Nuwara Eliya District at Katukithula on the way to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy. Glenloch tea plantation at Katukithula are been maintain using all the correct method of planting, Soil conversation and Maneuvering. Sri Lanka Become the bets land of most renowned beverage of the world. Sri Lanka silvering water falls process naturally the beauty of nature Ramboda Waterfall Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. If intrested can be do an Train Ride from Nanu Oya - Ella Overnight Stay Day 3 Ella City Tour – Udawalawe National Park - Colombo Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’,it is named after the sacred Adams Peak Nine Arches Bridge The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. The beautiful nine arches make it a very picturesque spot especially as it is located in a dense jungle and agricultural setting Udawalawe National Park This park is home to several hundred elephants and other rare plants and wildlife We can arrange Drop Colombo Or Negombo or Airport

Hambantota: Udawalawe Safari and Elephant Transit Home Trip

7. Hambantota: Udawalawe Safari and Elephant Transit Home Trip

Experience all the beauty that Sri Lanka’s wilderness has to offer on a guided day trip from Hambantota area or Hambantota Harbor to Udawalawe National Park. Discover the range of wildlife and rare plants then visit the Elephant Transit Home to see rescued elephants up close. Start by being driven to Udawalawe, where the game drive begins. See a wide variety of animals in their natural habitats and listen as your guide explains their habits and lifestyles. Take in the history of the park, one of Sri Lanka’s largest sanctuaries, famous for its Sri Lankan Elephants and also home to water buffalo, monitor lizards, a variety of monkeys, the occasional leopard, and more. After the safari, proceed to Elephant Transit Home, Asia’s first elephant rehabilitation center, where baby elephants are being rehabilitated to return to the jungle. Witness their feeding time and see them enjoying themselves at play.

Udawalawe Safari Day Trip (Private) - All Inclusive Package

8. Udawalawe Safari Day Trip (Private) - All Inclusive Package

Udawalawe Safari Day Trip is organised by Bentota Travel Mart. This also includes the Milk Feeding Session Visit at Elephant Transit Home. Free pick up & drop off are available from following areas. Wadduwa, Kalutara, Waskaduwa Beruwala, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe Ahangama, Koggala, Habaraduwa Weligama, Mirissa, Matara Dikwella, Tangalle, Ranna Hambantota, Weerawila Attractions & Activities • Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari (3 Hours) • Visit Elephant Transit Home Milk Feeding Session Inclusions • Safari Jeep • National Park Entry fees • Elephant Transit Home Entry Fees • Lunch • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Transportation with English Speaking Driver-Guide Key Points Tour Starts from the pick-up point at 4.00am, 7.30am & 11.00am This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.

From Ella: All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Tour

9. From Ella: All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Tour

Start the day with a convenient pickup at your hotel and head for the Udawalawe National Park. Situated on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, this will be around a 2-hour drive from Ella. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals, particularly those displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River. After arriving at the park, get on board a private jeep to begin the safari with your guide. Get you up close to the amazing attractions at the national park, including elephants, spotted deer, monitor lizards, and sambar deer. Also found are wild boar, the common langur, jackal, toddy cat, and the endemic Toque macaque monkeys. The Udawalawe National Park safari is ideal for all elephant and animal lovers. The wildlife has great diversity and many spectacular animals can be seen while on the safari tour: The Sri Lankan leopard has even been know to roam here.

Sri Lanka green bless- ultimate 2 days trip to enjoy nature

10. Sri Lanka green bless- ultimate 2 days trip to enjoy nature

Day 1: Meet and greet by your guide and drive in a luxury vehicle to Sinharaja rainforest. After about 2 hours drive, start your jungle trek with our nature guide. Our nature guide will take you on a 3 hours jungle trek, allowing you to witness and learn about hundreds of tropical fauna and flora living in the forest. After the rainforest tour, drive to the next highlight of thde ay, Udawalawe national park. You will make a brief rest at Udawalawe before starting the next event, Udawalawe safari. Set off on the safari of Udawalawe in a 4-wheel drive jeep. Udawalawe is one of the best places to large number of wild elephnats, crocodiles, buffaloes, Jackals and many other wildanimals. Later drive to Tissamharama/Yala for dinner and overnight stay. Day 2 Early morning leave for a Yala nationa park safafari on a 4-wheel drive jeep. Your guide will accompany you on this interesting adevnture. Yala safari is a wonderful opportunity to see the leoprads, black panther, crocodiles, elephnats, monkeys and many other wildanimals. The Safari lasts about 4 hours, see what animals show up before you. Later drive to Galle fort via southern coastal belt, make few stops on the way to enjoy the pristine beaches. Your guide take you around the Fort on a walking tour and show you the important monuments in the ancient Fort. Later drive to hotel in Colombo. End of the tour

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It was a very nice safari with lots of sightings of elephants, crocodiles, water Buffalo, peacocks, jackals, mongoose, python and numerous species of birds. The park was not very crowded, hence allowed me to spend quality time at each sighting. The journey from Colombo was also very smooth in a good Toyota Prius car. The car had arrived for pickup on time at the hotel lobby.

We had an amazing safari. Our driver/guide is a very sympathetic guy, has many years of experience as guide in Udawalawe national park, has a really good knowledge of flora and fauna in the park and he is a safe driver. Thank you very much again for the great experience! Stay safe and healthy.

The tour was really great. They really took their time with us and tried to show everyone. What unfortunately didn't cooperate was the weather. But they can't do anything about it. They were all very friendly.

Great tour, guides and service. Everything was on time and smooth. The national park was beautiful. The only complaint we have is that it's more expensive than if we'd have just arranged with local tour operators.

The tour was excellent. I liked a lot the hotel in Sigirya and in Colombo. Keerthe, the driver, was very nice, respectful and always on time.