Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka
Southern Wilderness

Udawalawe National Park

A sanctuary of thriving wild Asian elephant herds, open savannahs and the famous Elephant Transit Home.

Recommended Stay: 1 to 2 days

DESTINATION ESSENCE

About Udawalawe National Park

Surrounding the vast reservoir of the Udawalawe reservoir, this park offers one of the most reliable and ethical destinations in Asia to observe wild Asian elephants in their natural grassland habitat.

Udawalawe's open savannah landscape and scenic mountain backdrop create photographic opportunities reminiscent of East Africa. In addition to hundreds of resident elephants, the park is home to water buffalo, sambar deer, jackals, and abundant birdlife.

ICONIC SIGHTS

Regional Highlights

Wild elephant herds bathing and grazing in open grasslands
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home rehabilitation center
Scenic reservoir boat vistas with misty mountain ridges
Rich raptor birdwatching including crested hawk-eagles

EXCLUSIVE MOMENTS

Signature Experiences in Udawalawe National Park

Private naturalist-guided wildlife safari focused on elephant behavior
Educational visit to Elephant Transit Home with wildlife conservationist
Sunset picnic beside quiet lakeside trails

VISUAL JOURNAL

Scenes of Udawalawe National Park

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SEASONAL CALENDAR

Best Time to Visit

Year-round (dry months May to September provide exceptional waterhole concentrations)

Recommended minimum stay: 1 to 2 days
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