Top 6 Udawalawe National Park Safaris

1.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 641 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend four to ten hours in Udawalawe National Park with a private 4x4 and an English or Sinhalese-speaking guide such as Gimhana, Uditha, or Jayashan. Expect open grasslands, wetlands, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and a good chance of water buffalo and deer. Early starts help you beat the heat and busy trails.

“Gayan, our driver and guide, was very considerate of our needs and wants. He drove with care and attention. We were able to see elephants, crocodiles, deer, monitor lizards, mongoose and various birds. Gayan was respectful of the animals and gave them plenty of space to roam. We loved the baby elephants and how close they came to the jeep. The whole experience was relaxed and not rushed at all. Gimhana was excellent at communicating before the tour and letting us know about the driver and other services they offer. Very professional and warm company. Highly recommend.”

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2.Udawalawe: National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $21Best value

You’ll spend about three hours in Udawalawe National Park with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Pathum, Koshala, or Mahesh, then visit the Elephant Transit Home during feeding time. Expect a shared 4x4 jeep for up to seven people, hotel pickup around Udawalawe, and extra fees for both entrances.

“Mahesh was a great driver! Really friendly and knowledgable about wildlife even before we’d started the safari! He took us on the less busy routes which was amazing, meaning we weren’t constantly with jeeps all the time”

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3.Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $190Top rated

Leave Galle early for a 10-hour Udawalawe National Park safari with hotel pickup, a private jeep, park entry, water, and a four-hour game drive. Guides such as Mahesh, Nandana, and Nandan help spot elephants, crocodiles, and birds. An optional elephant orphanage visit costs extra.

“Our guide Nandan was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He picked us up on time and also dropped us to a couple of places we wanted to see along the way back to Galle. The safari itself was also very enjoyable, though we did not see an entire herd of elephants only a few individuals here and there, including one battle between alpha males.”

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4.Udawalawa National Park half day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $85

Travel from your Galle accommodation in an air-conditioned private vehicle, then explore Udawalawe National Park for about three hours in a 4WD safari jeep. Your guide helps spot elephants and other wildlife. Guides may include Shehan, Kuma, or Daru, depending on the arrangement.

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5.Udawalawe National Park Safari from Weligama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $92

Travel from Weligama or nearby Mirissa to Udawalawe National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur, then explore by safari jeep. Guides such as Kani and Janaka are praised for spotting elephants, birds, crocodiles, snakes, and water buffalo. The park drive is bumpy, the entry ticket costs extra, and the plan takes about seven hours.

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6.Explore The Beauty Of Udawalawe National Park From South Coast During 01 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $90

Bhathiya Tours takes you from Galle or nearby South Coast destinations to Udawalawe National Park in a private, air-conditioned car. After the roughly three-hour drive, you spend four hours in a safari jeep with a driver-tracker looking for elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, monkeys, and birds. You can also stop at the Elephant Transit Home.

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