Private Tour
Pick up Hambantota Cruise Ship: Udawalawe National Park Safari
Overview
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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
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
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
Chandra W,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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
5.00Fantastic 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
5.00We 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
5.00Perfect 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
5.00Thank 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
5.00Easy 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
5.00Well 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
5.00Had 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
5.00Prompt 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
5.00Tikiri 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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