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Ella, Sri Lanka

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Yala, Sri Lanka tours

Tamil Nadu tours

Nearby sights

Yala National ParkAttraction in Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya Lion RockAttraction in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicAttraction in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Minneriya National ParkAttraction in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Bandaranaike International AirportAttraction in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Royal Botanic Gardens, KandyAttraction in Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari

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Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari
Top rated
4.8333335 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8333335 out of 5 stars
48 reviews

Enjoy a safari in Udawalawa National Park to discover a huge variety of wildlife. Explore an untouched wilderness as you look for herds of elephants and other animals with your experienced guide.

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Duration 3 hours
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Patrick – Germany

Our driver Darmasiri was excellent. He was really experienced and kind. We liked him a lot. I would recommend the tour with him.

M
Maurice – New Zealand

Thank you Asanka for a great safari. We saw many elephants and really appreciated your knowledge of wildlife - especially birds. Thanks also for being a considerate and careful driver.

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    Udawalawa National Park

    Visit, Wildlife viewing (3 hours)

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    Udawalawa National Park, Udawalawa

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Highlights

  • See a wealth of Sri Lankan elephants in their natural habitat
  • Travel with an experienced guide to help you spot the huge variety of wildlife
  • Keep watch for water buffalo, wild boar and many different species of bird

Full description

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.

Includes

  • 4x4 Safari Jeep, maximum of 6 passengers per jeep
  • Experienced driver and tracker
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Water
  • Free Pickup / Drop from / to any location within a radius of 5 km from the Park Gate
  • Food or drinks
  • Gratuities, optional
  • Expenses
  • Entrance tickets to the National Park

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Udawalawa National Park

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

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  • Smoking
  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs

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  • Please note that no breakfast, lunch or dinner is included on this tour
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 48 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Patrick – GermanyApril 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Our driver Darmasiri was excellent. He was really experienced and kind. We liked him a lot. I would recommend the tour with him.

Response from provider

May 8, 2025

J33560U01 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback are a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka

M
Maurice – New ZealandApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Thank you Asanka for a great safari. We saw many elephants and really appreciated your knowledge of wildlife - especially birds. Thanks also for being a considerate and careful driver.

Response from provider

May 8, 2025

J33505U01 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback are a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka

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Leo – United KingdomMarch 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Saw lots of wildlife - everything I was expecting and a bit more. Great guide who kept mostly away from other cars which also made the experience better. For some reason when I booked I couldn’t select my hotel as a pickup point, but sorted it by calling the tour operator the night before.

Product ID: 251037

Activity provider:Lakpura LLC
  • Sri Lanka
  • Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
  • Udawalawa National Park

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