The Udawalawe National Park Full-Day Safari is a 12-hour private wildlife experience designed for travelers who want to spend both the morning and afternoon exploring the park. The tour is especially suitable for visitors interested in Sri Lankan elephants, wildlife photography and birdwatching. The operator recommends a full-day safari because animal activity is unpredictable, allowing you more time to wait, explore and observe wildlife without rushing.

The safari begins with hotel pickup at approximately 5:15 AM. You travel to Udawalawe National Park in a comfortable vehicle before starting the morning game drive at around 6:00 AM. The early morning provides cooler conditions and an opportunity to observe animals while they are active.

The morning safari runs from approximately 6:00 AM to 12:00 noon. During this six-hour game drive, you explore different habitats within the park, including forest, grassland and areas around water. The main attraction is the park’s wild Asian elephants, which can often be seen moving freely in herds. The safari guide provides information about elephant behavior, their natural habitat and other wildlife found in the park.

Udawalawe also supports a wide variety of wildlife. Possible sightings include water buffaloes, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, leopards and many other mammals. The park is also an important birdwatching location, with resident and migratory birds adding to the safari experience. Wildlife sightings are naturally unpredictable, so no particular animal can be guaranteed.

Overview

• Species recorded in the Park include around 90 plus plants, over twenty fish, 12 Amphibians, 33 reptiles, 184 birds, 43 mammals including 130 butterflies.Udawalawe is also a bird watching site. Some of the breeding resident birds are Spurfowl, Malkoha, Hornbill Babbler, Jungle Fowl etc.Udawalawe Elephant transit home was established to look after abandoned elephant calves within the park.The Rusty spotted Cat, Fishing Cat, Leopard, Sloth bear, Sambar deer and Axis Deer are some of the animals found here.

  Reptiles and fish include lizards, crocodiles, monitors, snakes etc. Pine planting, poaching, cleaning of forests are a major threats to the park.

Tour duration is expected to be 12 hours with a breakfast and lunch break in between

• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours

Itinerary

Day 1 :Full Day Tour

5.15 AM – Pick up from Hotel 6 AM to 12 Noon – Safari Tour Morning Session 12 Noon to 2 PM – Lunch and Relax 2 PM to 6 PM – Safari Tour Afternoon Session 6.30 PM – Drop off at the hotel

Free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours prior to the trip. No refund will be given for no show without prior cancellation.