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Yala National ParkAttraction in Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya Lion RockAttraction in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicAttraction in Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Udawalawe National Park: Half-Day Safari Tour

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Udawalawe National Park: Half-Day Safari Tour
Top rated
4.9289618 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9289618 out of 5 stars
183 reviews

Embark on a half-day safari adventure and marvel at the biodiversity in Udawalawa National Park. Glimpse animals like elephants, jungle cats, crocodiles, and jackals in the park's varied landscapes.

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Kaya – Germany

I booked a tour with my friend for 2 pm. We had Gimhana as our guide and the tour couldn’t be better. He took his time to find every sort of animal and told us a lot about them. He could answer every question and it felt like he was doing it out of passion. Big recommendation!!

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Kamil – United Kingdom

Gimhana took us to safari yesterday and that experience was truely amazing! we seen multiple families of elegants with little bebe elefants including one family with two babies !🥹 elefants spend few minutes around our jeep and we saw breast feeding and also we could hear all elefants noises they made , mama elefant touch my feet with her trunk . Also we have seen toucan , eagle , snake , crocodiles , deers , buffaloes , mongooses, and some dragons and peacocks and other beautiful endemic birds ! we didn’t expected as much as we saw ! also Dimhana prepared us tasty breakfast based on traditional food and fruits for 800 LKR pp and organised transfer from different location with very nice taxi driver . Our jeep driver was also very nice and he spotted so many small animals , that we could not believe he could see them on go ! overall we can highly recommend Gimhana to anyone who is looking for complex service also he is very knowledgeable about National Park and all animals ! Big thanks

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Highlights

  • The safari is led by a guide with 10 years of experience.
  • Udawalawa National Park is a destination for elephant sighting.
  • A large number of other different animals and different birds can be seen.

Full description

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.

Includes

  • 4x4 private Jeep safari
  • Service of a 10-year experienced driver (also your guide)
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off (Udawalawe area)
  • Udawalawe National Park entry fee ($37 per person)

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  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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  • Alcohol and drugs
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4.9 /5

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  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Kaya – GermanyMay 21, 2025 – Verified booking
I booked a tour with my friend for 2 pm. We had Gimhana as our guide and the tour couldn’t be better. He took his time to find every sort of animal and told us a lot about them. He could answer every question and it felt like he was doing it out of passion. Big recommendation!!
K
Kamil – United KingdomMay 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Gimhana took us to safari yesterday and that experience was truely amazing! we seen multiple families of elegants with little bebe elefants including one family with two babies !🥹 elefants spend few minutes around our jeep and we saw breast feeding and also we could hear all elefants noises they made , mama elefant touch my feet with her trunk . Also we have seen toucan , eagle , snake , crocodiles , deers , buffaloes , mongooses, and some dragons and peacocks and other beautiful endemic birds ! we didn’t expected as much as we saw ! also Dimhana prepared us tasty breakfast based on traditional food and fruits for 800 LKR pp and organised transfer from different location with very nice taxi driver . Our jeep driver was also very nice and he spotted so many small animals , that we could not believe he could see them on go ! overall we can highly recommend Gimhana to anyone who is looking for complex service also he is very knowledgeable about National Park and all animals ! Big thanks
L
Leon – GermanyMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Gimhana is such an amazing guide. He stopped whenever we saw something and explained everything. The best safari we had so far. I would definitely recommend it.

Product ID: 461687

Activity provider:Udawalawe Wild Safari Tours
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  • Udawalawa National Park

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