Tangalle: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic

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Tangalle: Safari Day Trip to Yala & Udawalawe w/ Picnic
4.25 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.25 out of 5 stars
12 reviews

Private guided full-day jeep safari adventure to two national parks, Yala and Udawalawe. Enjoy a picnic lunch and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off from Tangalle, Hiriketiya and Hambantota.

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Duration 14 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Glen – Sri Lanka

Fantastic. I saw so many elephants. Plus peacocks, crocodiles and other birds. The driver was incredibly skilled. He spotted and stopped for a camoflauged charmeilion while driving. His ability to spot while life was amazing. We would pull up to a lake an immediately he would find all crocodiles and birds in seconds.

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Saskia – Switzerland

I just did the Uduwalawe Safari because a lot of people told me it's too much to do both on one Day. but the Udawalawe was totally worth it. i saw a big elephant family with babys. Amazing

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Highlights

  • See both Yala and Udawalawe National Parks in One day
  • Experience sunrise and sunset surrounded by magnificent wildlife
  • Spot leopards, elephants, water buffalo, jackals, leopards, and many other anima
  • Stay cool and comfortable in an air-conditioned vehicle

Full description

Your experience begins with a pickup from your accommodation in either the Tangalle, Hiriketiya or Hambantota 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.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tangalle, Hiriketiya, Hambantota area
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Jeep Safari at Yala National Park
  • Elephant Transit Home Visit
  • Jeep Safari at Udawalawe National Park
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Soft drinks
  • Entrance Fees

Important information

Know before you go

  • Please be informed that the Entrance & Service fees to the YALA National Park (Sri Lankan Rupees 13,000/-, approx. 40 USD) and Udawalawa National Park are not included in this package.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4/5
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Glen – Sri LankaMay 5, 2024 – Verified booking
Fantastic. I saw so many elephants. Plus peacocks, crocodiles and other birds. The driver was incredibly skilled. He spotted and stopped for a camoflauged charmeilion while driving. His ability to spot while life was amazing. We would pull up to a lake an immediately he would find all crocodiles and birds in seconds.
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Saskia – SwitzerlandNovember 18, 2023 – Verified booking
I just did the Uduwalawe Safari because a lot of people told me it's too much to do both on one Day. but the Udawalawe was totally worth it. i saw a big elephant family with babys. Amazing
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Matthew – ThailandJuly 19, 2024 – Verified booking
My guide Tikiri was great. He was quite knowledgeable about the animals we saw and was a good driver throughout the day. He happily listened to requests to stop if there was anything we wanted a closer look at. Both safaris were great with Yala having a wider variety of animals but you are more likely to see herds of elephants at Uduwalawa. The one part I did not like was the start of the Yala safari where there was only one leopard and all of the safari cars drive over to see it at the same time which probably scared the animal. The tour guide probably felt under pressure to show the leopard as it is heavily advertised.

Product ID: 484201

Activity provider:Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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