Udawalawe National Park is one of the best places you can see wild elephants in Sri Lanka, even in midday. It is hundred percent guaranteed that you will sight them in this park. Herds of elephants can be seen along the river during the dry season which is usually between May and September. Bird life is also plenty in this park.

This national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals after the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on Walawe River. The park, which has 30,821 hectares, was declared as a National Park on 30th June 1972 under the Fauna and Flora Protection ordinance.

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About this safari

Best season : Jan - Mar and May - Sep
Available : Daily
Arranging time needed : 1 day
Hottest month : Feb, Mar & April (annual average is about 32 °)

Best time to start : Early morning & late afternoon
Starting point : Tangalle or Hambantota
Starting time : 4.30 AM / 12.30 PM
Safaring time : 4 - 4.30 hrs

Restrictions : Do not leave plastics behind / Please do not feed wild animals.

Price includes : Transportation / Entrance ticket / Safari jeep / Trekker (most like the jeep driver) / First aid kit / All Gov taxes.

Child price : Aged 6 - 12 is considered a child / Aged 0 - 6 is free of charge.

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Optional : A well-spoken local animal expert / historian could be arranged with an additional fee.

You may bring : Cardigan for morning breeze / Water / Hat and sun glass / Sun cream / Camera

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