An Udawalawe Safari Tour is a perfect way to get up close and personal with some of Sri Lanka’s most exotic wildlife.
Udawalawe National Park is a sanctuary that covers 31,000 hectares and it’s an important habitat for many species of birds, water buffalo, crocodiles, and elephants.
WHERE TO BOOK AN UDAWALAWE SAFARI
The approximate cost of a Jeep that seats 6-8 people is 6,000 Rupees and the entrance fee to Udawalawe National Park is 3,500 Rupees.
You can book your Udawalawe Safari Tour online in advance with Klook which has great reviews and hundreds of bookings!
History of Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park was created in 1972 to provide a habitat for animals displaced by the construction of the Uda Walawe dam.
The damming of the Walawe river created a reservoir and wetlands which attracted many aquatic birds and animals.
It’s backed by the dramatic highlands to the north and made up of 119 square miles of open grassland, with wetlands and dense jungle.
Seeing elephants in Udawalawe National Park is AMAZING!
Seeing elephants on a safari like in Udawalawe National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Observing them from afar or getting right close up, they are incredible!
