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





Description
Prepare to ‘get wild’ on half day safari in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. Scout for elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. The Udawalawe National Park is the third most visited Park in Sri Lanka. The varied habitats in Udawalawe make it home to a diverse spectrum of animals. The main attraction at Udawalawe however are the elephants, with a herd of 600 to 700 elephants believed to be residents of the Park. • Udawalawe National Park latest foreign entrance fees ( Day Visit ) Per Person - 43 $ USD Children between 6 - 12 years 18 $ USD Below 6 years free of charge • Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home( Orphanage ) entrance fee. Per Person - $05 USD Children between 6 - 12 years - $03USD Below 6 years free of charge
Tour Options
Itinerary
Around 8.30am pickup from (from the each destination) and straight drive through the southern expressway about 3.0 hours drive to the entrance of Udawalawe National Park. We can buy entrance tickets counter of the national park, if you want you can go to the wash rooms before entering the park and refresh. Afterwards the Jeep and the Driver (tracker) will meet you and start the Safari and explore the wild life. Total duration time in the park 4.0 hours (half day safari) The Udawalawe National Park is home to many more species of Sri Lankan wildlife. There are numerous species of birds, some of which are endemic along with fish, reptiles and amphibians, gathering of elephants, crocodiles, specious of birds, deer's, reptiles, many more wild animals and exotic flora and fauna.
Optionally if you want we can visit Elephant Transits Home feeding milk about 70 baby elephants.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup point to Udawalawe National Park - time duration 2.30 - 3.00 hours After Safari drop you back to pickup point - time duration 2.30 - 3.00 hours Time duration in the Udawalawe National Park - 4.00hours Time duration in Elephant Transit Home - 30minutes
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Bhathi was prompt in replying despite our last-minute booking (due to a no-show by another operator). He came to our hotel early, was friendly, and helpful. Sameer, our guide at the national park, was earnest, helping us find animals at different corners.
A great experience with our guide who took us to Safari, we were able to pick up a Jeep with another driver who showed us around the Safari and showed us lots of things I think recommend
Thank you Lucas for your fantastic review! 🌟 We’re delighted you had an excellent experience, and it was our pleasure to make it memorable. Looking forward to welcoming you again!
A truly worthwhile experience. we went to see baby elephants being fed in the orphanage before setting off to a safari. We got up close to elephants in the wild, water buffalo, monkeys and birds . Bathi was very knowledgeable and very helpful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a 5-star review on TripAdvisor! Your kind words and appreciation truly mean a lot to me. It’s a great encouragement and a big help for my future work as I continue sharing the beauty of Sri Lanka with more travelers. I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience, and I sincerely hope you’ll come back to visit Sri Lanka again someday, when you do, I promise to make your next trip even more special than this one!
We took a day trip from Unawatuna to the elephant orphanage and Udawalawe National Park for a safari. Bhathi was great and kept us informed about the animals and Sri Lanka. Such a good day and we'll be in touch when we're back in Sri Lanka
Dear Owen, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a 5-star review on TripAdvisor! Your kind words and appreciation truly mean a lot to me. It’s a great encouragement and a big help for my future work as I continue sharing the beauty of Sri Lanka with more travelers. I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience, and I sincerely hope you’ll come back to visit Sri Lanka again someday, when you do, I promise to make your next trip even more special than this one!
Great tour with Bhathi to the elephant orphanage and Udawalawe National Park. Both Bhathi and our safari guide, Noman, were super knowledgeable and helped us understand more about the animals and Sri Lanka. The highlight was 2 elephants coming right up to the jeep and touching us with their trunks! Would definitely recommend the tour and will be in touch with Bhathi when we're next in Sri Lanka!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a 5-star review on TripAdvisor! Your kind words and appreciation truly mean a lot to me. It’s a great encouragement and a big help for my future work as I continue sharing the beauty of Sri Lanka with more travelers. I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience, and I sincerely hope you’ll come back to visit Sri Lanka again someday, when you do, I promise to make your next trip even more special than this one!
Bhatiya was excellent throughout. He is very informed about the history of Galle, and Sri Lanka in general, which makes for a great start to any tour to get a feel for the country. He was a very safe driver that allowed for a stress-free journey. Very clean and comfortable car. The safari was outstanding. Elephants, crocodiles, mongoose. If you're lucky, you could get close to an elephant if it walks up to the fence outside. Bhatiya kind of made this happen for us, which made for the whole trip! Highly recommend his tour services. When we visit again, we will definitely look him up!
Dear Dr.Sher, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful amazing review! I'm really glad you enjoyed the day tour to Udawalawe and had such a memorable safari experience-it was a pleasure to guide you. Getting that close encounter with the elephant was a special moment, and I'm happy I could help make it happen! Your appreciation for the comfort, safety, and historical insights means a lot to me. I'm always happy to share the beauty and stories of Sri Lanka with wonderful guests like you. Looking forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Warm regards,
This was an amazing tour. We booked last minute and Bhathiya responded promptly. It was very easy to communicate with him as he was very responsive and accommodating. He drove us to and from the park, but was also an amazing guide along the way, telling us about Galle Fort (where he picked us up) and interesting places along the way. He took care of organizing our tickets and getting us a good spot at the elephant transfer center, arriving at the perfect time to see the feedings without having to wait. He found us a great tour guide for the park itself. We didn't want to wake up very early, so went midday when the animals weren't very active, but still saw everything except a leopard, and even had an elephant walk right up to our jeep! Safari's can be hit or miss but our guide, Nuan, knew exactly where to go and spotted difficult to see animals with ease and pointed them out to us. As amazing as it was, he was still sad that he couldn't show us more, so I can only imagine how remarkable the experience is on a good day. Bhathiya took us back with plenty of time to enjoy the evening, and was happy to take us anywhere else we wanted to go. His car was clean, cool, and comfortable. I would definitely reach out to Bhathiya for any trips we wanted to do the next time we are in Sri Lanka!
Dear Adam, Thank You for Your Kind Words! Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, from exploring Galle Fort to the safari experience. It was a pleasure organizing everything, from tickets to ensuring the best viewing spots, and I’m glad our guide Nuan helped make your safari memorable. I’m very happy that the car, comfort, and overall service met your expectations, and it was truly a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sri Lanka for another unforgettable adventure!
Fantastic tour from Galle. So easy to arrange, even though we left it to the last minute to sort. Bhakti and the driver were ready and waiting for us. He is soooo knowledgeable and entertaining. And answered our many questions with a smile. The vehicle was v comfy in the heat. Elephant Transit place is a must, and Bhati got us the best view of the orphan elephants having their morning milk and leaves. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen. And it’s all about supporting the elephants back into the wild, rather than humans exploiting them. The safari was fab seeing loads more elephants in the wild as well as monkeys, water buffalo, crocodiles, peacocks and much more. The seats in our jeep were velour rather than plastic which made the 3 hours much more comfortable too. Such a fantastic day.
Hello Dear Nicky, I am truly very happy to see your exceptional review. I feel so proud because my service has made you happy. Mam, thank you so much again and again for your 5-star excellent appreciation of my service. I will never forget you. You came to my country as a guest, but you are leaving as a family friend. Your kind words encourage me to continue providing the best service possible. I hope you will visit my beautiful country again someday, and when you do, I will ensure your utmost satisfaction. බොහෝම ස්තූතියි! Thank you very much!
We decided to take this 1 day safari tour the night before and contacted Bhathiya who booked 7 of us with him on a private tour. He picked us up from our accomadation, and took us to see the elephant transit to see the baby orphaned elephants be fed. It was amazing and he took us to a spot we could see from the front. Then we met our driver for safari, who was great also and we saw elephants in the wild, crocodiles, kites, eagles, We will definitely book Bharti again and would highly recommend booking this tour with him. We felt like friends at the end of the day. Thankyou for such a perfect day from start to finish. Great value too.
Hello Dear Mam, I am truly very happy to see your exceptional review. I feel so proud because my service has made you happy. Mam, thank you so much again and again for your 5-star excellent appreciation of my service. I will never forget you. You came to my country as a guest, but you are leaving as a family friend. Your kind words encourage me to continue providing the best service possible. I hope you will visit my beautiful country again someday, and when you do, I will ensure your utmost satisfaction. බොහෝම ස්තූතියි! Thank you very much!
As a first time visitor to Sri Lanka, it was a genuine pleasure to be hosted by Bhati for this tour. Everything was made really easy and it was a pleasure to listen to his vast knowledge (in excellent English) of both this tour and also wider Sri Lankan culture and history. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Hello Dear Craig, I am truly very happy to see your exceptional review. I feel so proud because my service has made you happy. Sir, thank you so much again and again for your 5-star excellent appreciation of my service. I will never forget you. You came to my country as a guest, but you are leaving as a family friend. Your kind words encourage me to continue providing the best service possible. I hope you will visit my beautiful country again someday, and when you do, I will ensure your utmost satisfaction. බොහෝම ස්තූතියි! Thank you very much!



