The 8 Tours in Udawalawa That Earn Their Price

1.National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $21Our pick

Join a four-hour 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park, then visit the Elephant Transit Home during feeding time. Guides such as Pathum, Koshala, Mahesh, and Prasad are praised for spotting wildlife, explaining animal behavior, and choosing quieter routes. Hotel pickup is included in the Udawalawe area, but park and transit home entrance fees cost extra.

“We had a great tour with our guide Pathum! He took time explaining what we saw, from birds to elephants. He showed respect for the animals!”

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2.Udawalawa National Park Safari Tour with Experienced Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Best value

Meet your English-speaking driver at your Udawalawe hotel or the park entrance, then explore Udawalawe National Park for three hours in a jeep shared by up to seven people. Guides such as Pathum, Koshala, Prasad, and Pashum are praised for spotting elephants and explaining wildlife. Park fees and food cost extra.

“The safari was amazing. We were lucky to see elephants, buffalos, crocodiles. I highly recommend !”

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3.Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $40Top rated

Explore Udawalawe National Park for about four and a half hours in a private jeep with guide-driver Taranga or another experienced local guide. Expect a safari focused on elephants, birds, habitat, and conservation. Pickup is offered, bottled water is included, and the park entrance fee is paid separately.

“The safari was an amazing experience with beautiful nature and incredible wildlife. Everything was well organized and truly enjoyable.”

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4.Udawalawa National Park: Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Take a private 4x4 safari through Udawalawe National Park for three hours, with up to six people in the jeep. Guides such as Asanka and Ashan are praised for spotting small creatures and giving elephants space. Pickup is available within 5 kilometers of the park gate, but park admission is extra.

“An unforgettable safari experience – all thanks to our amazing guide, Asanka! 🐘🌿 Asanka made the whole trip feel special. He has an incredible eye for wildlife, deep knowledge of nature, and a calm, kind energy that made us feel completely at ease. We saw elephants, peacocks, crocodiles, and so much more – every moment felt magical. Asanka wasn’t just a guide – he was the heart of the experience. If you get the chance, go with him. You won’t regret it!”

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5.Udawalawe Safari Tour from Hambantota Port (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $67

You’ll travel from Hambantota Port to Udawalawe National Park in a comfortable vehicle, then switch to a safari jeep for elephant spotting, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing. The trip also includes Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Guides such as Ishan, Yasanka, and Mado are praised for sharp animal-spotting skills. Park admission is extra.

“Was exactly as I expected Close views of animals. Safari was great ! Pick up & drop off to port Snack was cookies and pop lol I’m satisfied”

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6.Safari with Sheran Udawalawe National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $22

Join Sheran for a private four-hour 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park. He drives and guides your group, provides binoculars, bird books, water, and local snacks, and can arrange pickup. Expect elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, monkeys, birds, and a chance to pause beside the lake.

“We had a great Safari with sheran. We can highly recommend him. Very friendly, showed us a lot of elephants and explained a lot about the animals :)”

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7.National park safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $29

Explore Udawalawe National Park in a private 4x4 jeep with Gimhana, a guide and driver with 10 years of experience. Choose a 4, 6, or 7-hour safari, look for elephants, birds, deer, crocodiles, and jackals, then finish at the Elephant Transit Home. Hotel pickup is available in the Udawalawe area, with park and transit-home fees paid separately.

“Best Safari in SrLanka. Our guide was so knowledgeable. In 4 hours time, we saw lots of Monkeys, Elephants, Peacocks, birds, water buffaloes, and even a Jackal. Well worth for the money. Strongly recommended!”

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8.Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Udawalawa Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Travel from Ella to Tangalle, Mirissa, Galle, Hikkaduwa, or nearby coastal towns with an Udawalawe safari along the way. You will ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, switch to an open jeep for three hours, and look for elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, buffalo, and birds. Guides have included Koshala, Prasad, and Pathum.

“Pathum, guiden var flink til både å kjøre og å se dyrene ute i skogen. Fikk sett mange elefanter og aper! Nasjonalparken er veldig verdt inngangspengenez Synes skysser var veldig bra, men litt dyr, i tillegg måtte vi betale 15 $ ekstra for å bli kjørt til Hikkaduwa.”

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