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Udawalawe Safari: Private Jeep Tours in Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park in southern Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants up close. Our Udawalawe safari packages offer 3, 4, 6 and 8-hour private jeep tours with experienced local drivers, starting from $35 per jeep. You can also add a visit to the Elephant Transit Home before or after your safari.

What You Can See on a Udawalawe Safari

The park covers about 308 km² of grassland, forest and wetland around the Udawalawe Reservoir. Besides herds of Asian elephants, you can spot water buffalo, spotted deer, crocodiles, peacocks and many birds, including endemic species like the Sri Lankan junglefowl and Sri Lankan spurfowl.

Why Book Your Safari With Us

We run private 4x4 jeep safaris with experienced local drivers who know where and when to find wildlife. Hotel pickup and drop in the Udawalawe area is free, and we can arrange transport from other towns. Our guests rate us 5★ on TripAdvisor. See prices and inclusions on our safari packages and prices page.

Which Safari Length Is Right for You?

The 3-hour jeep-only safari is our budget option. A 4-hour safari in the morning or evening gives you a complete Udawalawe experience with the park ticket included. Choose the 6-hour or 8-hour safari if you want more time in the park. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see wildlife, and the weather is cooler.

Add the Elephant Transit Home to Your Safari

The Elephant Transit Home cares for orphaned elephant calves before they are released back into the wild. We can add a visit to any safari package, before or after your jeep safari. Just ask when you book.

Top Tips for Your Udawalawe National Park Safari

• Choose an early morning or late afternoon safari for the best wildlife activity.
• Bring a camera, binoculars, drinking water, a hat and sunscreen.
• Wear comfortable clothes. There is no dress code for the safari.
• Book ahead in the busy season, especially for full-day tours.
• Don't feed the animals, as it isn't allowed in the park.

Planning Your Trip

Read our guide to things to do in Udawalawe, find hotels in Udawalawe, or arrange transport to the park. Have questions? See our safari FAQs.