Private Tour

Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

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

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Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

112 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

112

Lots of elephants
sarah g,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour with friendly guide. We're shown lots if different wildlife including deer monkeys lots of birds and of course lots of elephants including a week old baby. We went in afternoon and it was not too crowded. Lovely to see elephant family groups of different ages.
Epic experience
274elinat,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you so much for such an incredible experience! My guide was so knowledgeable about all the nature and wildlife! I saw so many elephants up close!! 10/10 a must visit! 🙏🏼
Amazing
Jacek TZ,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Prabod was a really good driver and guide. Showed us plenty of different animals, starting from of course elephants and multiple different birds.
Amazing safari tour
Discover56091507421,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hi! We had a fantastic time with Prabod. We saw elephants, baby elephants, monkeys, buffalos, deers, crocodiles, different bird species... he spots the animals from really far away and explained all the details for us to enjoy the safari fully. We are very thankful for having him as a driver 😊😊😊
Great experience
V8741RUalicec,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vishwa took us around the park and spotted for us many different animals. We saw large groups of elephants and he took nice pictures of us.
Epic evening
Yossi A,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vishwa was an amazing tour guide. He explained the different animals and their behaviors in a way that was fascinating and easy to understand. We were incredibly fortunate to see a family of elephants, and he pointed out their behaviors, how they react to smells, the role of the male, and mating behaviors which made the experience even more special. We also saw a hawk eagle, which was absolutely epic. Highly recommend!
The perfect safari experience
Nell214,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience, partly due to our wonderful driver. He was so helpful, pointing out animals & birds that we would have otherwise missed. We were all delighted with this safari and I recommend this trip to anyone who wants to have a great safari experience
Outstanding Safari & Guide
Taffage,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A truly outstanding Safari including an abundance of Crocodiles, mongoose, at least 50 elephants, two types of monkeys, heards of deer aswell as a lot of bird species. The driver was excellent, had a great talent at spotting things that other drivers missed. I was travelling with an experienced animal trainer from zoos globally so she asked a lot of specific questions and the driver who's was very knowledgeable. I absolutely loved this trip and can't recommend enough
Excellent tour
KristinR564,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw so many animals! I highly recommend booking with them.
Jeep Safari Uda Watawe
G514GIandrewd,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Safari was excellent and driver was superb. Very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. Saw a wide range of animals and driver seemed to know exactly where to locate them.