Category Udawalawe Safaris

Sri Lanka · UDAWALAWE SAFARIS

Top 15 Udawalawe Safaris

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Udawalawe is the elephant park: open scrub, a reservoir, and several hundred elephants with nowhere to hide. Almost nobody leaves without a sighting. Here are the best Udawalawe safaris with prices, jeep sizes, and which ones add the Elephant Transit Home feeding at the end.

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide - Private 4x4 Jeep safari, pickup that saves you time

1.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

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

Udawalawe elephant safari with an expert guide in a vast Sri Lanka reserve, plus crocodiles, jackals, birds, and flexible tour lengths.

“We had an excellent time with our guide Gimhana. Compared to another safari we did in Wilpattu, our experience was so much more relaxed. We did the four hour safari and Gimhana was excellent at pointing out different animal species, and getting into good positions for photos while being respectful of the animals’ space. We found him very considerate; making sure we were ready to move on from a stop before going etc. We also saw lots and lots of elephants, which all seemed very happy to get close up to the jeep!”

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Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari

Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari - Door-to-Door Pickup, and Why It Changes Your Day

Udawalawe: National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

Udawalawe: National park safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour - Where Udawalawe Fits: Reservoir Country and the Elephant Advantage

Ella: Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle w Udawalawe Safari

Ella: Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle w Udawalawe Safari - How the shuttle works: air-conditioned car plus safari jeep

Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour with Experienced Guides

Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour with Experienced Guides - Your 3 Hours in Udawalawe: Pickup, Jeep Safari, and Picnic Time

5.Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour with Experienced Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 3 hours · from $19

3-hour Udawalawe safari with an English guide, small jeeps, elephant-heavy sightings, and time for a picnic. Pickup included, entrance extra.

“we had such a great time, the driver was considerate and turned his engine off around the animals, we were lucky enough to see lots of elephants, crocodiles and even a jungle cat! as well as countless birds and smaller animals. highly recommend :-)”

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Udawalawe National Park Entrance Ticket with Private Safari

Udawalawe National Park Entrance Ticket with Private Safari - The 3-hour private Jeep safari: small-group energy in a 4x4

6.Udawalawe National Park Entrance Ticket with Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $27Top rated

Prebook Udawalawe National Park entry and add a 3-hour private Jeep safari to spot elephants and more with a driver-tracker.

“We had an amazing safari experience with an excellent guide Asunka! He was knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about wildlife, making the whole trip both exciting and educational. We saw so many animals and felt well looked after thRead more”

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Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Udawalawa Safari

Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Udawalawa Safari - Beyond elephants: buffalo, crocodiles, and birdlife in the same outing

7.Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Udawalawa Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $27

Udawalawe safari from southern Sri Lanka, with wild elephants by jeep plus Elephant Transit Home feeding stops at set times.

“We went on safari for first time on this island and that was GREAT EXPERIENCE!! Everything was amazing I even like Udawalawe safari more than Yala, I got much more positive emotions with it. The only problem was crazy european women that came with child on safari that was awful. This woman complained and whined the entire trip that her husband didn’t have enough space on the bus. You should ban bringing children on safari — it’s very nerve-wracking and prevents people from fully enjoying the experience.”

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From Mirissa/Galle/Hikkaduwa: Udawalawa National Park Safari

From Mirissa/Galle/Hikkaduwa: Udawalawa National Park Safari - Door-to-door transfers, van to park, and jeep comfort

8.From Mirissa/Galle/Hikkaduwa: Udawalawa National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $27

Udawalawe National Park safari plus Elephant Transit Home, with door-to-door transfers and a 4x4 jeep ride for big elephant sightings.

“The day out was amazing. The driver at the safari was knowledgeable and told us lots about the animals we saw. We were able to see water buffalo’s, loads of elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, peacocks and chameleons. He was able to spot animals that we would definitely have missed if he hadn’t pointed them out. The driver who took us there and back from Mirissa was efficient and friendly.”

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Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours - Inside the main stop: Udawalawe wildlife time on a jeep

Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa

Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa - 3 hours in Udawalawe National Park jeep safari: how to play it

10.Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $200

Udawalawe National Park day safari from Bentota with jeep rides, elephant sightings, and a transit-home visit, plus lunch and easy pickup.

“Once in a lifetime experience, could not believe how close we came to the animals in their natural environment, a day full of wonderful memories, not everything needs to be photographed, the sounds and smells are also amazing. All drivers, gRead more”

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Udawalawe National Park Safari

Udawalawe National Park Safari - Morning Safari vs Evening Safari: When to Go

12.Udawalawe National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $27

A 3-hour Udawalawe National Park jeep safari with pickup, max 6 passengers, and wildlife spotting for elephants, birds, and butterflies.

“Really enjoyed our trip into Udawalawe National Park. We did a morning safari, (6am 10th March 2024). The driver was prompt and professionally friendly. The vehicle is in excellent condition. A very comfortable drive. Had a great few hours iRead more”

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Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip with Lunch – All Inclusive

Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip with Lunch - All Inclusive - How the Private Transfers Make the Day Easier (And Less Stressful)

13.Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip with Lunch – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $110

Private Udawalawe safari with air-conditioned hotel transfers, jeep wildlife viewing, elephant milk feeding, and lunch. No hidden costs.

“Perfect organisation from the start. Comfortable transfer, nice safari with helpful people, food & water. Everything included and no hidden costs! Am very happy with the whole experience”

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Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port - Udawalawe National Park safari: what the 4WD drive is really like

Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari

Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari - 4x4 safari logistics: pickup, meeting point, and group size

15.Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

A 3-hour private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park focused on elephant herds, birds, and careful guiding from about $25.

“The guide was a very nice person; he was on time and drove safely; he took his time to show us some birds and chameleons. He had an excellent eye to detect all the little creatures. Very respectful for the elephants and in a general way. We didn’t feel pressed or in a rush and the safari was very pleasant. It was a good experience for us.”

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