Private Tour
Udawalawe National Park Private Safari
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Enter the Land of Elephants as you go on a 3-hour Udawalawe National Park Safari! Search for sightings of the giants of the animal world in the plains and grasslands of this Sri Lankan National Park. Explore the Udawalawe Reserve for a glimpse into the lives of the local wildlife. Get your birdwatching binoculars ready to catch sight of a number of endemic and migratory birds. If you are a butterfly enthusiast, know that the park is a haven for you too. This is a 3-hour break in a wonderland of wildlife!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you are booking a half-day safari, advise if it is a Morning or Evening safari.
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Not recommended for child aged 5 years or under
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of the Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka. It is situated in close to the district's boundary with the Hambantota District and Monaragala District.
The Udawalawe National Park is a wildlife reserve covering nearly 120 square miles of land with a number of geological formations. Established on the 30th of June 1972, the park lies on the boundary of the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka. As such, it majorly consists of plains, grasslands, forests and marshes - while being bounded by soaring mountains along the northern border. A major river, the Walawe and a many of its tributaries run pass through the park, providing ample water for the wildlife. The annual rainfall in the Udawalawe National Park is around 1500 millimeters, and the average temperature stays at a comfortable 27° - 28° Centigrade (81°-82°F). The park has over 94 species of plants, 21 species of fish, 12 species of amphibians, over 30 species of reptiles, over 180 species of birds (33 of which are migratory), 43 species of mammals and 135 species of butterflies.
What‘s Included
Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.
Water bottle (per-person).
Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate.
Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
Food And Drink
Gratuities
Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep With No Tickets" selected.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Jeep with Tickets (6 hrs)
LK50A01F00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Tickets (6 hrs)
Jeep with Tickets (9 hrs)
LK50A02I01: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with Tickets (9 hrs)
Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs)
LK50A01C00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with NoTickets (3 hrs)
Jeep with No Tickets (9 hrs)
LK50A01I00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with No Tickets (9 hrs)
Jeep with No Tickets (6 hrs)
LK50A01F00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep with No Tickets (6 hrs)
Jeep with Tickets (3 hrs)
LK50A05C00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari including Jeep Tickets (3 hrs)
Reviews
198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing guide (Lahiru), amazing time!
BZFoo,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a girls trip to Udawalawe and had Lahiru Prasad as our guide, and he got us cracking with laughter almost every minute of the tour (except when we had to be quiet to see the animals). As the hundreds of reviews on here have already said, he's really amazing, and booking him is a guarantee of a good time, so run, don't walk!
Excellent guide Lahiru, and experience at Udawalawe!
ACDC29,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an excellent time with our guide Lahiru Prasad. He was knowledgeable, witty, relaxed and passionate. We managed to see tonnes of birds, elephants, deer, crocodiles, mongoose, star tortoises and more! After the safari, Lahiru took us to a lovely little place for a home cooked lunch, cooked with organic produce. Highly recommend this guide and trip!
THE BEST TRIP ALL THANKS TO LAHIRU 🤍🫶🏻
948ambreenm,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can’t recommend Lahiru enough! From the moment we landed early in the morning, he was there—full of energy and ready to make our trip unforgettable. He took us straight to Sigiriya Rock, then on to Kandy and Ella as planned, but what truly made the experience special was everything he added along the way. Lahiru made sure we didn’t miss a single highlight in each location, and on our last day he convinced us to explore the coast—something we hadn’t even planned. It turned out to be one of the best parts of the whole trip! He took us to the most stunning beaches, including a few completely secluded ones, and even arranged for us to release baby turtles into the sea. We visited Galle Fort, and he took us to Hiriketiya to watch surfers and check out the coolest cafés. Throughout the journey, Lahiru was an absolute blast—knowledgeable, reliable, funny, and genuinely caring. He didn’t just guide us; he made everything possible and made the whole trip so much more enjoyable. If you’re visiting Sri Lanka, do yourself a favour and book Lahiru. You won’t just get an incredible tour guide—you’ll gain a friend for life. Lahiru Prasad lahiru.jpdk @gmail.com +94 71 483 6490
Good communication and well organized
andreea beji,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was smooth and well organized, good communication via WhatsApp. I would definitely recommend for trips around Ahangama.
Mr Asanka was the best
Alyalqarni,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Asanka was an excellent guide and driver. He was passionate and very knowledgeable about the park, where to find the animals, and especially about the birds. He even provided binoculars and shared fascinating information from his bird book about the species we spotted. I spent nine hours on the safari, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it was an incredible experience!
Recommended in Sri Lanka
liesbethr891,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nothing but positive about Lakpura! All our drivers were always perfectly on time and super friendly. The safari in Udawalawe was also perfectly arranged. Definitely recommended to explore Sri Lanka very relaxed.
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Travel37796932325,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great!!!! Although we went in dry season our guide Asanka was the best, trying hard to give us the best experience , with the best route , looking for all kind of animals and giving us all the explanations !!! Top 🔝
Amazing safari experience.
eamonb894,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific tour. We saw so many elephants as well as deer, birds, reptiles and buffalo. Our driver was amazing at pointing out wildlife and was adept at manoeuvering the vehicle.
The best Sri Lankan safari and responsible
693manelg,,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best safari we did in Sri Lanka and we did 3. The driver / guide a super professional who respected the distances with the animals and his passion was noticed since after more than 10 years working still took pictures of the animals and stopped to explain everything.
Great tour!
larinag2022,,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour. The guide/driver was really nice and experienced. We saw pretty much every animal you can see there (exept leopards, they are hard to spot) Thank you!
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