Private Tour
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
You have the option of either arranging for hotel pickup or heading directly to the Udawalawe National Park gate, where you'll rendezvous with your dedicated guide. Once there, you'll board a robust 4x4 vehicle, specially designed for navigating the park's rugged terrain and providing unobstructed views of its wildlife.
Udawalawe National Park, one of Sri Lanka's expansive reserves, is renowned for its substantial population of Asian elephants, often seen in herds of up to 100. Beyond elephants, the park is home to a diverse array of animals, including jungle cats, fishing cats, gray hangers, toque macaques, foxes, bandicoots, mongooses, jackals, wild boars, and water buffalo, among others. Your guide will impart valuable insights about the park's wildlife and its delicate ecosystem throughout the excursion. With morning and afternoon departure choices, you can tailor your experience to align with your vacation timetable.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 is renowned for its thriving Asian elephant population, with herds sometimes numbering up to 100 individuals. While exploring the park, you'll have the chance to spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for a wide variety of other wildlife, including jungle cats, fishing cats, gray langurs, toque macaques, foxes, bandicoots, mongooses, jackals, wild boars, water buffalo, and more.
What‘s Included
Experienced Driver Guide
Free Pickup and drop off from/to any location within a radius of 5 KM from Udawalawa Hotel Area
Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
Food and drinks
Gratuities
National Park entrance tickets
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Pickup included
Reviews
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Safari Experience
Franziska K,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing safari! Our Navin did an excellent job explaining everything and showing us many animals, especially elephants. We could stay as long as we wanted at each spot and always treated the animals with respect. Truly an unforgettable experience!
Uda safari tour
Sean M,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was great. He was able to spot things with the naked eye and show us so many animals which we would have missed. Such an incredible tour. Thank you so much
Ask for the driver Prabad. He's the best!
fachdidaktikn,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was a great safari. The driver was on time. The car extremely comfortable. It really is a private safari. I was all alone in the car. The driver found the animals very quickly. He was very good at handling the car so that I stood right next to the elephant. We were always the first in the sport and the animals were within reach of the driver's name was Prabad. Maybe you're asking about this driver. I forgot something in the car. In the evening the driver came with his private moped and brought me the things. It's as good as it gets. Thank you, Prabad.
Highly recommended!
Sarah B,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We would like to start by thanking the organizers for such a wonderful experience and for their flexibility and helpfulness. I had made a mistake during the booking process, but they kindly re-arranged everything without any problems and adjusted the tour exactly to our wishes. We were picked up from our hotel at 7:00 a.m. and had our own private jeep with a dedicated driver who took us into the national park. At the entrance, we briefly got out to purchase the park tickets separately, and then our adventure began. Throughout the entire tour, our driver was extremely knowledgeable and patient, answering all our questions and making every effort to spot wildlife for us. Thanks to his sharp eyes, we were able to see an entire group of elephants as well as many other fascinating animals. All in all, it was an amazing experience that we will remember for a long time. Highly recommended!
Super Safari experience
T7287XMandreasp,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience was incredibly good. My guide spoke good English, was very attentive and knew interesting details about all the different animal species we met .We saw for example a herd of elephants crossing the river. I can only warmly recommend this tour.
Great experience
359svenr,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Navee did everything very well and explained all. The English was also very good. It was a great eventful safari. Keep it up!
Incredible experience! Don’t miss this tour!
Milly K,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible! Amazing!! We had a private safari, with a friendly driver and knowledgeable to know different areas away from other drivers. We were really lucky and saw 14 adult and 3 baby elephants around the water, as well many other wildlife. We loved it!! This is the tour you need to book!
Excelent
Magda H,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience to be so close to wild animals. There were many species and a lot of individual animals. There was a deep sense of calm in the park, and you could really feel the atmosphere.
A fabulous experience
Blandine B,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous safari when we saw dozens of crocodiles and elephants. Our guide was very skilled in finding the right spots. We started at 8am. The jeep was comfortable enough.
NorthStar28339149746,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best safaris i have been on and i have been on many. Vishnu was knowledgeable and made the experience seamless and as the sun was setting on the banks we almost didn wana come back. We saw lots of elephants almost 35 and crocs and rare birds. Will recommend this safari as a must and unforgettable experience
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