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

Select a pickup point

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Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

99 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent experience
Chris V,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an excellent safari experience in Udawalawe National Park. The landscape is beautiful and open, which makes wildlife spotting easy and very rewarding. We saw a large number of elephants at close range, including families with young calves, which was truly impressive. Our driver was knowledgeable, respectful of the animals, and clearly experienced. He took the time to explain what we were seeing and made sure we never felt rushed. Besides elephants, we also spotted water buffalo, crocodiles, deer, monkeys, and a wide variety of birds. The safari felt well organized and authentic, without being overcrowded or rushed. Udawalawe is a perfect choice if you want a high chance of seeing elephants in a natural setting. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
Safari
H1920DHvanessal,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience with a perfect tour guide. Janith shared his knowledge and knew exactly where to be to get the best views of the elephants. Would definitely recommend this tour
Great experience
Erika E,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were informed in advance who picked us up when with which jeep and had a great safari. Super driver, friendly and knew a lot about the wildlife.
Incredible Safari at Udawalawe
tatianamT1334SE,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Udawalawe National Park was an amazing experience, with elephants seen in large groups roaming freely. The park is beautiful and well maintained, and our guide was very friendly and experienced, especially great at spotting animals. Highly recommended!
Unforgettable experience with an excellent guide!
C5154CCkatm,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time on this 4 hour safari, and the price was very reasonable compared to some other companies. Our driver was knowledgeable, friendly and even helped us book our taxis both to and from Udawalawe. We were running late to start the safari and he waited and was patient and understanding. We saw lots of elephants, peacocks, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles and mongoose, and our driver found routes that escaped the busy crowds. Would highly recommend!
Fun and immersive experience
L8139YZaudreyr,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great experience here and everything was made easy by my guide who had a great knowledge of the animals. He was very determined to make sure I didn’t miss any sightings and was polite and friendly throughout. The pick up and drop off was smooth and easy and I would definitely recommend
Amazing Safari Experience
Franziska K,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
That 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
5.00
We 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!