3 daysColombo
03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe
4.8(70)Free cancellation
from$265
Photo: Mstyslav Chernov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsUdawalawe National Park
The south and its national parks
Udawalawe is the most reliable place in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants, with several hundred living around the reservoir. It sits neatly between Ella and the south coast, so a morning or afternoon safari fits easily into a drive.
Next to the park, the Elephant Transit Home raises orphaned calves and releases them into the wild. Visitors can watch the feeds from a viewing platform.
Planning your visit
- Add the Transit Home. Feeds happen several times a day; check the times locally.
- Choose ethical stops. The Transit Home releases elephants; avoid places offering rides.
- Travelling with children? See our Sri Lanka with kids guide.
Where it is
Multi-day tours that visit Udawalawe National Park
Every tour here includes Udawalawe National Park in its itinerary. Best rated first.
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6 daysKandy
6 Day Tour of NuwaraEliya,Ella,Udawalawe,Tangalle,Mirissa&Bentota
5.0(8)Free cancellation
from$320
13 daysCombine it with
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Udawalawe National Park: questions
Udawalawe or Yala?
Udawalawe for elephants, Yala for leopards. Many trips do one safari in each.