Udawalawe National Park, the sixth largest animal sanctuary of Sri Lanka, is located 112 miles (180 km) from Colombo in the south-central sector of the island. The park is situated just south of the Central Highlands, of which escarpment brings about an enrapturing backdrop. Udawalawe National Park established in the year 1972 with the objective of protecting the catchment area of the Udawalawe reservoir, which provides water for agriculture and hydro-power generation spreads over an area of 30,821 resembling an African game park.
Includes:
- Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.
- Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
- Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
- Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate. (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E)
- One Mineral Water Bottle Per Person.
- All taxes and service charges.
Excludes:
- Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep Only" selected.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of the park entrance gate.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
Additional:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
- Most travelers can participate.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Meeting Point:
Our designated meeting point is the Park Gate (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E) of the Udawalawe National Park.
Safari Safety Guideline:
Please refer to our safari safety guideline to understand how animal safari tours operate.
Expirience:
We will start the Jeep tour from the main entrance of the Park (GPS: 6°26'18.2"N 80°53'19.0"E) near the car park. If you are staying in a hotel that is within a 5 KM radius of the park entrance, you would be entitled to a complimentary pickup from your hotel.
Once we go through the standard process of entry into the park, we will venture into the untamed wild of Udawalawe which is a famous home to the majestic Sri Lankan Elephants.
We will first journey into the savanna grasslands of the park in the hopes of seeing the Sri Lankan Elephant, Golden Jackal, Spotted Deer, Wild Water Buffalo, Hare, Mongoose, Bandicoot while also keeping an eye out for Crocodiles in the wetland areas and also birds such as the Sea Eagle, Fishing Eagle, Brahminy Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle, Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, Green Pigeon, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Spot-billed Pelican, Little Cormorant, Green Bee-eater, Crested Tree Swift in and among the trees.
Soon we will make our way to the banks of the stunning Udawalawe Reservoir with huge mountains in the backdrop. You will get to see groups of crocodiles resting in the banks or swimming about the lakes, vibrant birds of prey going fishing and also many other birds and animals including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and take a rest.
Your tour will finish at the entrance of the park, unless you stay in a hotel within a 5 KM radius of Udawalawe National Park’s entrance. In that case you will receive a complimentary drop off right to your hotel completing your safari.
