Private Tour
Udawalawa National Park half day Safari
Overview
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Udawalawa is one of the most visited national parks in sri Lanka, it's a home to over 250 Sri lankan elephants as well as so many mammals, birds and reptiles. It's the best chance to explore sri lankan wildlife.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
Udawalawa National Park Safari
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and one of the most visited park in the country.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
4WD Safari jeep
There are few restaurants close to udawalawa national park where you can have the breakfast before you start safari experience.
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Udawalawa National Park half day Safari
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Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks to the timely...
Sven S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thanks to the timely information about the pickup, everything worked perfectly. The safari was a wonderful experience. The park is not overcrowded with tourists and we were able to see and observe various animals (elephants, crocodiles and different bird species, etc.). We would definitely go on a safari in Uduwalawe National Park again.
So grateful for kind people
A5075UIaleksandral,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shehan is such a super kind and helpful guy. I was traveling on my own, and he helped me so much — I truly felt looked after and safe. Thanks to him, I managed to see and experience so much more than I would have on my own. Sometimes it’s the people you meet that make the whole journey even more special 🤍 Forever grateful 🙏
Amazing experience in Sri Lanka
matyldak2026,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide. The safari tours and whale watching were absolutely incredible. Shehan has excellent knowledge of the industry and is professional and reliable. Thanks to him, you can truly experience and see the beauty of Sri Lanka at its best. It’s definitely worth it, we highly recommend him.
5 days trip in Sri Lanka
75joannaz,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shehan is the great and experienced guide. He is very dedicated, professional and reliable. We travelled with him 5 days. He helped a lot with planning ideal route and then guided us during the whole trip. We would not see so many places alone. He is also very flexible. I fully recommend trips with him.
An experience to be never forgotten
anber123,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing, we spent 4 full days with Shehan while he was driving us through Sri Lankan landmarks. One of them was the safari. We adjusted the plan to our needs and Shehan was very flexible and responsive. We also got to places which are not available for a regular turist. I genuine recommend booking this trip. During safari we found birds species and animals that where not even mentioned in the leaflet. We have also seen other places with Shehan like coconut hill, stilt fishermen etc.
Wonderful Safari
O890CYsarahr,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 4-hour safari in the afternoon and it was amazing. We saw a lot of animals and he was able to tell us a lot about. Everything was perfect - No rushing, no time pressure. Wonderful day
Experience safari
Aureganejhnn,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I very much appreciated the availability of the staff and the very serious explanations of the safari. We highly enjoyed the safari itself. We left early in the morning, there were not many people, but they should fill the jeeps to avoid jeeps gathering around the animals. When an animal comes to us, avoiding jumping on it would be more respectful of nature. But overall we found the guides and staff respectful, kind, attentive and attentive.
I highly recommend trips with Shehan.
beataj871,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend trips with Shehan. He has great organizational experience and extensive knowledge of Sri Lanka. We visited many fascinating places, and thanks to Shehan, we truly felt the spirit of this country. He is very engaged with the group and responsive to everyone’s needs. We stayed in very nice hotels with breakfast included, and during the day we enjoyed delicious local cuisine. We traveled in an air-conditioned minibus, and the driver drove safely. Throughout these 6 days, the atmosphere was amazing. Thank you so much for this journey 🙏❤
Super Safari!
Natalie K,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 4-hour safari in the morning was breathtaking. Shehan has been able to tell us a lot about the animals. We had a wonderful time. No rushing, no time pressure, and a lot of respect and love for the animals.
AMAZING!
46romyh,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a safari to Udawalawa with our amazing gide Kuma. He picked us up at 11.45 at our hotel in Tangalle and bring us to a restaurant to have lunch before the Safari. We invited Kuma to have lunch with us and after the lunch, Daru was already waiting for us with his jeep. We drove to the national park were Kuma & Daru told us everything about the landscape, some trees and a lot of animals. They take there time to explain and show us everything there is to see and they know where to find the animals. Daru is a really good driver that drives very calm and sees the smallest animals to show us, like a baby chameleon in a tree. Kuma is also a really calm driver that brought is safely to Udawalawa and back to Tangalle. We saw a lot of animals and the little baby elephant made our day extra special 🫶🏼 If you are going to book a safari, then you should definitly book it here.
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