Luxury Trips To

Udawalawe National Park

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Udawalawe National Park offers unforgettable safaris with large elephant herds and diverse wildlife sightings.

Udawalawe National Park

Experience the Wild Majesty of Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destinations, renowned for its thriving elephant population. Spread over 30,000 hectares of grasslands, reservoirs, and forest patches, the park offers visitors a chance to witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat, often seen bathing, grazing, or roaming freely across the plains.

Beyond elephants, Udawalawe is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including water buffalo, sambar deer, and elusive leopards. Birdwatchers will delight in spotting rare species like the Sri Lanka junglefowl, painted stork, and a variety of water birds that thrive around the park’s wetlands. The diverse ecosystem makes every safari an exciting adventure filled with surprises.

Safari tours at Udawalawe are designed to provide intimate encounters with nature, whether by jeep or on foot with experienced guides. The park’s well-maintained trails and accessibility make it ideal for families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts eager to capture unforgettable moments. Early morning and late afternoon safaris offer the best lighting and animal activity.

Visiting Udawalawe National Park is not just a trip; it’s an immersive journey into Sri Lanka’s wild heart. The combination of majestic elephants, vibrant birdlife, and scenic landscapes creates an experience that will stay with you long after your visit. Let Ceylon Insight guide you to this extraordinary natural wonder.

What's the weather like?

When to visit Udawalawe National Park

The best time to visit Udawalawe is from May to September during the dry season. Weather is generally hot and sunny year-round, ideal for wildlife viewing and clear safari experiences.

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					  Competent, Friedndly and Supporting Guidance - Our Guide Udaya was a big support even before we arrived in Sri Lanka by giving valuable information. During the trip he gave us deep insights to the history, the... read more culture and the nature of his home country.				
Winfried S
March 30, 2025 

					  Engaging Kalinga as a guide - there is no better way to experience Sri Lanka.  - We travelled with our guide Kalinga for 2 weeks at the beginning of March 2024 on a very active trip through Sri Lanka. Kalinga's very amiable, humorous and professional manner... read more made our trip through this beautiful country a wonderful experience. Kalinga knows everything, speaks perfect German and can even make Germans laugh permanently. As a guide, you really can't do better than that. It was much more than we expected and simply super likeable. Kalinga always comes up with something unexpected to make you even more enthusiastic about Sri Lanka. Thank you for wonderful, amazing and perfect two weeks!				
Marco H
March 22, 2024 

					  Great Experience  - I was in Sri Lanka on a 3-weeks round trip in August and it was one of the best guided trips I have ever made. A big and heartfelt Thank... read more You to Chinthaka and his team, who made this trip a very special and unforgettable one. We had the best guide, best bus driver and best bus attendant you could wish for.				
Maxi K
October 7, 2023 

Luxury Trips To

Udawalawe National Park