At Sri Lanka Best Safari – Udawalawe, we offer personalized and unforgettable safari experiences. Unlike other tours, we focus on giving our travelers a peaceful, private, and immersive wildlife experience — often away from the crowds.
Expert Knowledge: I personally guide every tour with deep knowledge of Udawalawe and Yala, helping you spot leopards, elephants, and other wildlife that many others miss.
Flexible and Caring: We adapt the trip to your interests and pace, ensuring your comfort and safety at all times.
Memorable Moments: From close wildlife encounters to amazing photo opportunities, we make sure every moment is unforgettable.
Whether it’s your first safari or your dream wildlife adventure, our tours provide an authentic, safe, and personalized journey through Sri Lanka’s wild heart
We'll meet you at the park's gates or in your parking or hotel
Udawalawe (also known as Udawalawa) is a small town located in the southern part of the Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka. It is situated in close to the district's boundary with the Hambantota District and Monaragala District. Udawalawe Town CountrySri LankaProvinceSabaragamuwa ProvinceDistrictRatnapura DistrictTime zoneUTC + 5: 30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) The town is the main entry point into the Udawalawe National Park which is a major National Park in Sri Lanka which is renowned for its high population of wild Asian elephants. The Udawalawe National Park located approximately 160 km (99 mi) away from Colombo, is the closest national park to Colombo. The town is also notable, because of the Uda Walawa Reservoir, which was created in 1969, following the construction of a 3.9 km (2.4 mi) dam and a 6MW hydro-electric plant on the Walawe river. The reservoir is the 3rd largest reservoir in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) are an endangered species and their survival in their natural habitats is threatened due to human activities. Elephants in the wild are constantly being killed, and many elephant calves become orphaned. In order to support these orphaned elephants, the Department of Wildlife Conservation set up the Elephant Transit Home within Udawalawe National Park with help from the Born Free Foundation. [2] The facility was established under the 29th Amendment to the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance Part II. [3] As of 8 February 2009, 39 orphaned elephant calves were being looked after. [4] The elephant calves are released to the jungle after they become strong enough to survive in their natural habitats. As of 2008, sixty-five elephants had been released to the jungle.
After three hours from the hotel in Ahungalle, Udawalawe National Park will be reached by private car, and we will take you to the safari jeep to start the safari from that place and we are committed to make it the sweetest trip you will ever have in Sri Lanka.
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