Private Tour

Pick up Hambantota Cruise Ship: Udawalawe National Park Safari

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This half-day/Full Day safari will give you the chance of visiting Udawalawe National Park which is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants.

An Asian elephant herd, no less than 250, is permanently residing at Udawalawe national park. The park is capable of sustaining large numbers of elephants because of its abundant water sources. Hundreds of elephants annually migrate to the park from nearby protected areas as well. Udawalawe national park was created for elephants displaced by the construction of the adjoining Udawalawe reservoir.

Furthermore, Udawalawe is an important bird area with a wide range such as aquatic, birds of prey, and land birds in abundance. If you like to explore Sri Lankan birdlife, morning safari experiences are known to include rare bird sightings frequently.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe Safari

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private tour

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Food and drinks

National Park Fees

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Morning/Afternoon Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Full Day Tour

Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful
Chandra W,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing guide we had in Sasanka, he went way an above to ensure our safari trip was one of a life time! If you are doing a trip through Ajith Safari Jeep tours ask for Sasanka Today Sansanka was able to find a leopard for us to see up close and for a good amount of time, as well as elephant, buffalo, crocodile, warthog, mongoose,, lizard, peacock, so many birds. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and give Sasasanka 10 out of 10.
Wonderful experience in Udawalawa
sureshmH5888SY,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic Udawalawa experience pick up from Hambantota port. Timely pickup from the Hambantota port and taken us to Udawalawa. There we were lucky to see Elephants up close with little baby Elephants. End of the tour we were drop off to Hambantota port timely. We were highly recommend this operator.
Fantastic experience from port
sandeepay2025,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful visit to Yala National park with this tour company. The vehicle was in good condition, came on time and delivered what was promised. The driver cum guide was very helpful and eager to show us the spotting. We went for morning trip, starting around 9.30am from port and for Appox 3 hrs inside the park. We had a great experience and we could to see Elephants, Crocodiles, lizards, mongoose, wild buffaloes, monkeys, peacocks, spotted deers, Sambar, lot of different birds. It was an unforgettable experience.
Great shore excursion
V4623YPsureshm,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect experience start to finish. We enjoyed a lotnon safari. Timely pick up and timely drop off to port. We highly recommend this experience to port clients.
Enjoyed!
Nilu S,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you to Madushan our guide for this wonderful safari. We ve been able to see a bear, crocodile, monkeys, and a lot of other ones ! Madushan is very nice with a wonderful eye on nature !
Great cruise experience
Johndewash,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Easy pick up from port. Safari was AMAZING with our safari guide showing us elephants, monkeys, mongoose, crocodiles, bear and beautiful birds.
Wonderful cruise activity
brianmT6719IQ,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well was a great driver in Udawalawa National Park. We could see several elephants, a crocodile and a leopard.
Superb experience
predeepn2025,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the best morning with Sasanka, great tour, highly recommend. We saw a beautiful tusker, water buffalo, monkey, amazing birds and much more. Sasa could see things we didn't even know were there and was so friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks again.
Fantastic time in Udawalawa
Ranuk V,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Prompt pick up from port gate. We had an amazing experience. Our guide sasanka showed us elephants, deer and explained everything. He tried hard to spot the elephants closely. Overall it was our first safari and we enjoyed every bit of it
Pick up from Cruise and Wonderful Morning Tour with Elephants
nsnmadu,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tikiri is a very pleasant and experienced guide who told us a lot about the animals and the national park. Everything went perfectly, and we can definitely recommend the tour :)

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Private Tour

Pick up Hambantota Cruise Ship: Udawalawe National Park Safari

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This half-day/Full Day safari will give you the chance of visiting Udawalawe National Park which is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe Safari

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private tour

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Food and drinks

National Park Fees

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Morning/Afternoon Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Full Day Tour

Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful
Chandra W,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing guide we had in Sasanka, he went way an above to ensure our safari trip was one of a life time! If you are doing a trip through Ajith Safari Jeep tours ask for Sasanka Today Sansanka was able to find a leopard for us to see up close and for a good amount of time, as well as elephant, buffalo, crocodile, warthog, mongoose,, lizard, peacock, so many birds. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and give Sasasanka 10 out of 10.
Wonderful experience in Udawalawa
sureshmH5888SY,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic Udawalawa experience pick up from Hambantota port. Timely pickup from the Hambantota port and taken us to Udawalawa. There we were lucky to see Elephants up close with little baby Elephants. End of the tour we were drop off to Hambantota port timely. We were highly recommend this operator.
Fantastic experience from port
sandeepay2025,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful visit to Yala National park with this tour company. The vehicle was in good condition, came on time and delivered what was promised. The driver cum guide was very helpful and eager to show us the spotting. We went for morning trip, starting around 9.30am from port and for Appox 3 hrs inside the park. We had a great experience and we could to see Elephants, Crocodiles, lizards, mongoose, wild buffaloes, monkeys, peacocks, spotted deers, Sambar, lot of different birds. It was an unforgettable experience.
Great shore excursion
V4623YPsureshm,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect experience start to finish. We enjoyed a lotnon safari. Timely pick up and timely drop off to port. We highly recommend this experience to port clients.
Enjoyed!
Nilu S,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you to Madushan our guide for this wonderful safari. We ve been able to see a bear, crocodile, monkeys, and a lot of other ones ! Madushan is very nice with a wonderful eye on nature !
Great cruise experience
Johndewash,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Easy pick up from port. Safari was AMAZING with our safari guide showing us elephants, monkeys, mongoose, crocodiles, bear and beautiful birds.
Wonderful cruise activity
brianmT6719IQ,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well was a great driver in Udawalawa National Park. We could see several elephants, a crocodile and a leopard.
Superb experience
predeepn2025,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the best morning with Sasanka, great tour, highly recommend. We saw a beautiful tusker, water buffalo, monkey, amazing birds and much more. Sasa could see things we didn't even know were there and was so friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks again.
Fantastic time in Udawalawa
Ranuk V,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Prompt pick up from port gate. We had an amazing experience. Our guide sasanka showed us elephants, deer and explained everything. He tried hard to spot the elephants closely. Overall it was our first safari and we enjoyed every bit of it
Pick up from Cruise and Wonderful Morning Tour with Elephants
nsnmadu,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tikiri is a very pleasant and experienced guide who told us a lot about the animals and the national park. Everything went perfectly, and we can definitely recommend the tour :)