Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is one of the most famous and greatest among all national parks in Sri Lanka. This is an important protected area that is home to a considerable flora and fauna and also it is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants and aquatic birds. The park is 165 kilometers [103mi] away from Colombo. The total extent of the Udawalawe National Park is 30,821 hectares [119 sq mi] including the water reservoir, which covers 3405 hectares at full capacity. This national park mainly lies on the boundary of Uva and Sabaragamuwa …
Udawalawe National Park Safari
Udawalawe national park safari provides a great experience for who are interested in seeing large number of flora and fauna. This valuable national park is considered one of the best wild activities that can be done in Sri Lanka. This safari is which you are carried by a jeep along the paths in the park while you can visit all-natural habitats in their freestyle. A maximum of six people can be carried in one jeep comfortably as we care for your protection. As your wish, you can reserve the time and the duration in different categories which we can provide like 3,4 hours half or full day.
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Why Book With Us?
Experienced safari game drivers
We have friendly drivers who extend your time if you want.
Good condition safari jeeps
Quality jeeps with front-facing seats
Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
We provide free transport 10 KM radius of the park.
Focus on your needs
If you are a photographer our driver will focus on it.
No hidden fees.
We provide a good service with good value for your money.
Great safari experience. We saw many animals from really close - especially elephants, but also spotted deer, peacocks, varans, wild boars, and many different birds. The guides are very vigilant and they will alert you of the presence of any animals nearby, that you have no chance of spotting with untrained eyes.
Jakub Jaroš
I loved and enjoyed every moment in this beautiful park. Saw lots of elephants crocs monkeys water buffaloes and birds. The guides are really helpful and friendly. Can't wait yo go back again.
Brandy Newberry
A wildlife safari through Sri Lanka. One of the only parks in the world where the elephants are friendly and will get up very close to the truck without causing violence
Vacation Joe
Safari Packages
3 Hour Safari
In these three hours, you can cover a good area of the national park. You will be able to see a different kinds
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of wildlife. If you are a photographer three-hour safari may not be enough. On this tour, you will have a chance to get down from the jeep if you have the luck to see wildlife early. Otherwise, the driver will drive to other different areas to find wild animals. If you have limited time choose this safari, otherwise if you can pay a bit more and spend more time choose a half-day safari.
$10 $08
Per person cost of the group of six.
(Price varies by group size)
Half-day Safari
In a half-day Safari ride, you can cover a considerable area of the park and will be able to see many different
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kinds of wild animals. This safari takes around 5- 6 hours. So this is better for photography. You can get down from the jeep in some places.
$12 $10
Per person cost of the group of six.
(Price varies by group size)
Full-day Safari
This is the best safari for photographers, explorers, wildlife enthusiasts, and Researchers who want to
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explore more about the park and about wildlife. You can cover a huge area of the park and you will be able to go to different biodiversity zones. You can get lunch in the park. We recommend this Safari, especially for photographers.
$18 $14
Per person cost of the group of six.
(Price varies by group size)
Entrance Tickets price
stay aware 
Sri Lanka National park entrance fees have been increased for local and foreign tourists from the 1st of September 2022 (Gazette Notification No. 2292/11 Aug 2022).
You have to buy tickets before you enter the national park from the entrance gate. These tickets are issued by Wildlife and conservation department. Sometimes the entrance ticket counter is busy. our drivers will support buying tickets.
Peak season
Off peak Season
Foreign Adult (12+)
$25
$20
Foreign Child (6-12)
$15
$10
SAARC Country Adult (12+)
$20
$15
SAARC Country Child(6-12)
$10
$8
Local Adults (12+)
Rs.100
Rs.100
Local Child (6-12)
Rs.50
Rs.50
stay aware
Sri Lanka National park entrance fees have been increased for local and foreign tourists from the 1st of September 2022 (Gazette Notification No. 2292/11 Aug 2022).
You have to buy tickets before you enter the national park from the entrance gate. These tickets are issued by Wildlife and conservation department. Sometimes the entrance ticket counter is busy. our drivers will support buying tickets.
Peak season
Off peak Season
Foreign Adult (12+)
$25
$20
Foreign Child (6-12)
$15
$10
SAARC Country Adult (12+)
$20
$15
SAARC Country Child(6-12)
$10
$8
Local Adults (12+)
Rs.100
Rs.100
Local Child (6-12)
Rs.50
Rs.50
All tickets will be added 15% VAT, Service charges, and Other taxes.
* If you stay overnight in the National park this price will be doubled.
Other Things to do
Elephant orphanage
The place where orphaned baby elephants live.
Sankapala Viharaya
Ancient Buddhist rock temple.
Maduwanwela walawwa
Archaeological protected monument
waulpane limestone cave
Immpressive limestone cave.
Udawalawe Reservoir Dam
A large irrigation dam
Hotels in Udawalawe
There are many hotels in Udawalawe. In between, a few good hotels are below.