Sri Lanka
Day Tours & Excursions • Wildlife & Safaris • Photography Tours
Best Time
November – April
From
USD 150
Duration
1D / 0N
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A full-day wildlife experience from Colombo to Udawalawe, featuring a thrilling jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park to observe large herds of wild elephants, followed by a visit to the Elephant Transit Home to witness rescued baby elephants being fed before returning to Colombo.
Journey Route
Route Summary
Colombo → Udawalawe National Park → Elephant Transit Home → Colombo
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Itinerary
Day 1
Udawalawe
Escape the city and experience one of Sri Lanka’s best wildlife adventures with this unforgettable **Udawalawe Elephant Safari from Colombo**. Your journey begins with an early morning hotel pickup from Colombo in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle before heading south through scenic countryside landscapes toward the famous Udawalawe National Park. Created in the 1970s as a protected sanctuary for wildlife displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, the park has become one of the top safari destinations in Sri Lanka and is renowned for its large population of wild elephants. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting 4x4 jeep safari through the park’s open grasslands, wetlands, and forests while searching for elephants roaming freely in their natural habitat. In addition to elephants, keep an eye out for buffalo, wild boar, spotted deer, sambar deer, crocodiles, monkeys, and a wide variety of exotic birds and butterflies. Udawalawe National Park is also considered one of the island’s premier birdwatching locations, making it a paradise for wildlife lovers and photographers alike. After the safari, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Udawalawe at your own expense before relaxing on the scenic return drive to Colombo. End your memorable Sri Lanka wildlife experience with drop-off at your hotel.
Travel Time
1.00 days
Distance
330.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Udawalawe
