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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enter the Land of Elephants as you go on a 3-hour Udawalawe National Park Safari! Search for sightings of the giants of the animal world in the plains and grasslands of this Sri Lankan National Park.
Hotel pickup and drop off from Bentota.
Water bottle (per-person).
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle,
Food and drinks.
Gratuities (optional).
Expenses of personal nature.
Entrance Tickets to the Udawalawe National Park.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your hotel in Bentota
Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka Bentota, a coastal gem in Sri Lanka, captivates visitors with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and lush greenery. Located along the southern coast, it's a haven for sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts. Whether you're lounging on the soft sands, indulging in thrilling water activities like snorkeling and jet skiing, or exploring the idyllic surroundings, Bentota offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure amid breathtaking natural beauty.
Udawalawe National Park Safari, Udawalawa 70190, Sri Lanka This short but unforgettable safari will take you to some of the best haunts of wildlife within the Udawalawe National Park. With the support of your safari guide you will be able to catch sight of a number of flora and fauna native to Sri Lanka. The safari is designed to give you an understanding of animals in the wild, and will bring you many steps closer to raw nature
About the Park:
The Udawalawe National Park is a wildlife reserve covering nearly 120 square miles of land with a number of geological formations. Established on the 30th of June 1972, the park lies on the boundary of the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka. As such, it majorly consists of plains, grasslands, forests and marshes - while being bounded by soaring mountains along the northern border. A major river, the Walawe and a many of its tributaries run pass through the park, providing ample water for the wildlife. 180 minutes
Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka Bentota, a coastal gem in Sri Lanka, captivates visitors with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and lush greenery. Located along the southern coast, it's a haven for sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts. Whether you're lounging on the soft sands, indulging in thrilling water activities like snorkeling and jet skiing, or exploring the idyllic surroundings, Bentota offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure amid breathtaking natural beauty. 5 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
veerinderj2016
19 Mar 2019
Great service from this company, picked up from our hotel in Ahungalle and then drove down to Udawale. There Subhash took us around to search for animals. Performed in a considerate manner, I was worried about some reviews here that stated drivers were animal friendly, definitely not the case here, very friendly and conscious indeed! Great stuff well done!
Jamie E
22 Apr 2018
We were collected from our hotel in Bentota by a lovely driver in an air-conditioned car, for a 4 hour journey to Udawalawe National Park! Yes, 4 hours!!! When we arrived, we were taken to a small restaurant for a light buffet lunch (not included in the price, but very reasonable and the food was delicious). Take this opportunity to use the toilet facilities!
We were then introduced to our driver for the safari part of our trip and shown to the jeep, which we had all to ourselves. The driver (sadly we cannot remember his name) was very knowledgeable and took us to secluded areas of the park where we saw Elephants, Buffalo, Wild Birds, Monkeys, Monitor lizards and countless other animals without disruption from other jeeps. Sometimes it felt like we were the only ones in the National Park. However, when we did meet other jeeps, we were greeted with smiles and waves. You could honestly see the excitement and appreciation on people’s faces.
Our tour guide was magnificent. Communication was no issue. He also seemed to be enjoying the tour and took photos on his camera for himself. This showed us that no matter how many times he’s taken people out on safari he still comes across things that are new and exciting to him. But that sums up Sri Lanka.
Overall, we would recommend this trip.
jiji b
15 Apr 2018
Our driver picked us up from Kalutara for an extra USD 20 - so don't be put off if you're not in Bentota. The team will accommodate your pick up and drop off.
Driver down to Udawalawe was great, clean and spoke perfect English, answering all our questions. We made it to the Park in around 4 hours due to light traffic.
We booked a private tour for two people, it wasn't cheap but I have no regrets as the park is AMAZING. The wildlife is beautiful despite all the rain, we managed to see around 10 elephants, golden jackals, foxes, peacocks, crocodile, eagle owls, deer, wild boar, wild cows, water buffalo, hawk eagles, hornbills... the birds are stunning and colourful. If you're a twitcher, you'll be in heaven!
This was the highlight of my first trip to Sri Lanka, and I'm sure I'll return. April is a wet month - we live in Dubai, so the rain was great fun for us!
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