Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa
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Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for the tourists who stay in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara, Maggona, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, Rathgama areas and free pick-up & drop-off are included from these areas.
If anyone is looking to explore wild safari with witnessing large group of Elephants & various kind of animals, then Udawalawe National Park is the most identical place for that. This is one of the popular day excursions in Sri Lanka.
Attractions & Activities:
• Enjoy Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari (3 Hours)
• Visit Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
Inclusions:
• Free Pick-up & Drop-off
• Private Transportation with Experienced Driver-Guide
• All Entry Fees
• Private Safari Jeep
• Lunch
• Mineral Water
Exclusions:
• Drinks
• Tips
Key Points:
• Tour Starts from pick-up points at 4am, 7am & 10.30am.
This is a Private All Inclusive package & No hidden cost applied.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
What To Expect
Udawalawe National Park
Framed by soaring highlands on its northern boundary, the Udawalawe National Park is one of the world's best places to see wild elephants. Largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest, it's also one of the best national parks in Sri Lanka for game spotting.
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
The Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home is a facility within Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka that was established in 1995 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation. Its primary objective is to rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves for ultimate release back into the wild.
Options
From Ahungalla/Kosgoda
Pick up from: Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda areas Starting points: Ahungalla, Sri Lanka Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka Balapitiya, Sri Lanka Kosgoda, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Bentota /Beruwala
Pick up from: Bentota, Induruwa, Beruwala, Aluthgama areas Starting points: Bentota, Sri Lanka Beruwala, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Kalutara/ Wadduwa
Pick up from: Kalutara, Maggona, Waskaduwa, Wadduwa areas Starting points: Kalutara, Sri Lanka Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Hikkaduwa / Rathgama
Pick up from: Hikkaduwa & Rathgama areas. Starting points: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka Rathgama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Pick up from Udawalawe
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Elephant Transit Home Entry Fees
Private Safari Jeep
Pick-up & Drop-off
Lunch
Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver-Guide
National Park Entry Fees
Gratuities
Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do experience
Nathan C,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience. Very cool safari with countless elephant sightings.
Uderwala safari day trip from Bentota
jackiehI1742VE,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose to do the early start for this trip... A comfortable drive we excellent driver Dinesh. We arrived at the safari for sunrise and saw elephants croadiles painted storks a golden jackal and lots of colourful birds safari guide was very knowledgeable and was quick to point things out to us... After we went on to the elephant transit home. We arrived on time for the feeding of the elephants and they are doing a great job preparing the animals to go back to the wild. Bentota travel mart did a great job.. All ran perfectly to time and with no rush or stress. Great company we will definitely use again
Amazing wonderful experience
bunnymuffin,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, driver was very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. Saw 10 elephants, crocodile “, 2 eagles, plenty of water buffaloes and some exotic birds and some monkeys. Didn’t see any leopards but that did not affect our amazing experience. Totally recommend this trip
Great experience
Venla O,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, a great experience – everything went as expected. The driver (Lahiru) picked us up from the hotel well in advance. At the destination, a safari guide/driver was waiting for us, and we were able to set off on the safari in good time. The safari was amazing. The guide was professional and knowledgeable. He was able to identify all the animals, including every single bird. The guide had binoculars with him, which we were able to use. The animals were treated with respect. The Elephant Transit Home was also a wonderful experience. Lunch near the safari area was good, and the service was friendly.
A day safari to remember - Wow!
Dreamer43993372682,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Udawalawe safari experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Sam communicated with us clearly and efficiently, making everything smooth and stress-free from the very beginning. Our driver and guide, Dinesh, provided exceptional service throughout the entire safari. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and made sure we had the best possible experience. Seeing the elephants up close in their natural habitat was truly unforgettable — an experience we will cherish forever. We also saw plenty of other wildlife, especially so many peacocks, which was amazing to witness. Overall, this was an outstanding safari and an incredible trip to remember. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Udawalawe!
Fantastic Day Out
sam300196,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day out, safari being the main highlight and Danishe was fantastic driver and very accommodating! Overall an experience to remember
Fantastic experience!
John A,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed this well organised experience which was personalised to our requirements. The service was absolutely spot on. We were collected in our own luxury seven seater with air con from the hotel at 4am (a necessary early start to get the best from the park), arriving safely at the park where we picked up our jeep safari with driver (who was superb - enthusiastic, knowledgeable and incredibly sharp eyed, spotting creatures that even when we stopped to take a closer look we couldn’t always immediately see!!). After spending a few hours in the park where we saw all of the animals and birds in close proximity, we had an excellent buffet lunch and were then taken to the elephant sanctuary. We returned to the hotel around 2.30pm - a truly excellent and highly recommended experience!!
Great one-day safari!
johanbY203LN,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with our excellent tour guide Anura! We saw elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, water buffalos, eagles, moongooses and many different birds. Great experience that we can highly recommend.
Great experience.
Jan H,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, especially going to take the early morning tour with beautiful sunrise and lots of bird sounds. Many animals seen, Elephants with babies, Crocodiles, monkeys, water buffalo etc etc. We were lucky with our guide from Crocodile Safari Service who really tried to show us the most beautiful places.
Must do Safari trip!
Sarah C,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Safari trip is a must do whilst in Sri Lanka. Sam the tour manager sent clear communication from the start, with everything running so smoothly. Just 2 hours from Bentota we arrive at beautiful Udawalawe for 6am. Our friendly guide found so many elephants, wild buffalo, a toucan, eagle, a crocodile, deer, monkeys and countless peacocks and other beautiful birds. The safari park itself was absolutely stunning to drive around too. Not too crowded and very peaceful. The baby elephant feeding was lovely to watch, followed by a huge buffet lunch in a nearby restaurant. Dinesh are friendly driver looked after us well and we were back by 2.30pm.
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