Udawalawe National Park | Half day - Safari tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
At Udawalawe national park safari, we specialize in crafting unforgettable eco-tourism adventures that invite you to delve deep into the heart of Sri Lanka's untamed landscapes. Udawalawe National Park boasts a remarkable density of wildlife per square kilometer, making it a gem of biodiversity in this splendid island nation. Regarded as one of Sri Lanka's premier safari destinations, the park showcases an incredible variety of wildlife, offering daily opportunities for fresh and captivating interactions with nature.
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The price of the ticket varies depending on the number of people.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Recommended Start Times Morning Safari (04-hours) - 06:00 am Evening Safari (04-hours) - 02:00 pm
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What To Expect
Udawalawe Dam
The Udawalawe Dam is a large irrigation dam in Udawalawe, in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The dam consists of an embankment section and a gravity section, combining the total dam length to approximately 3.9 km (2.4 mi). The dam is also used for hydroelectric power generation, powering two 2 MW units, commissioned in April 1969. The water level of the reservoir is controlled by the five tainter gate spillways located at the eastern end of the dam, with two additional spillways located towards the centre of the dam. The reservoir measures approximately 8.6 km (5.3 mi) in length, with a maximum perpendicular width of 7 km (4.3 mi).
Options
Jeep With Tickets - 7 Hours
Pickup included: Udawalawe area Duration: 4 hours 4WD Private Safari Jeep : Jeep With Tickets - 7 Hour Private Safari Jeep : Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Ticket (7 Hours).
Jeep With Tickets - 4 Hours
Pickup included : Udawalawe area Duration: 4 hours 4WD Private safari jeep: Jeep With Tickets - 4 Hour Private Safari Jeep : Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Ticket (4 Hours).
Jeep With No Tickets - 4 Hours
Pickup Included: Udawalawe area Duration: 4 hours 4WD Private Safari Jeep : Private Safari including Jeep with No Ticket (4 Hours). When you go to the entrance you can buy the tickets.
Jeep With No Tickets - 7 Hours
Pickup and Dropoff included : In Udawalawe area Duration: 7 hours Private Safari jeep: Jeep With No Tickets - 7 Hour When you go to the entrance, you can buy the tickets.
What‘s Included
Free hotel pickup and dropoff (udawalawe area)
4x4 Private Safari Jeep
Service of an 10 years experience driver (Also your guide).
4 hours safari tour
National Park entrance tickets
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Seebulle02,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For our safari in Udawalawe National Park, we searched for a suitable provider through Expedia. Due to the many positive reviews, we chose Udawalawe National Park Safari – and that was definitely the right decision. Our driver Gimhana was just great. He picked us up on time at the hotel, was very friendly, spoke good English and gave us a lot of interesting information both inside and outside the park. Although we had only booked a driver and no additional guide, he virtually took on this role and did an excellent job. During the safari he was very attentive, showed us many animals and also responded to our wishes. He even asked us in advance which animals we would particularly like to see. For us, the focus was simply to experience as much of the wildlife as possible – especially elephants. And we were not disappointed: We have seen almost all the animals we had hoped for. Leopards are known to be hard to spot, but even here Gimhana had a good sense: He showed us relatively fresh leopard tracks in the sand, which made it clear that these animals were very close. Another highlight was that we were even able to get out of the vehicle in a safe place and have a look at the surroundings – of course always under his mindful assessment of the situation. Overall, it was an all-round successful safari experience. We can absolutely recommend Gimhana and Udawalawe National Park Safari!
Elephant tour
471livc,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience and guiding! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and we saw soooooo many elephants!!
Empfehlenswert
Y2371UAstefaniea,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gimhana was a really good Safariguide. He was flexible with the organization and always a fast answer. He knew a lot about the animals and where to Drive to See the different animals.
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