Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist | 3 hours

31 Reviews | Yala National Park
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Jeep with No Tickets (9 hrs)
2 Adults x $152.00
$304.00
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$304.00
LK50A02I00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist including Jeep with No Tickets (9 hrs)
Pickup included
Jeep with Tickets (9 hrs)
2 Adults x $229.00
$458.00
Approx Total
$458.00
LK50A02I01: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist including Jeep with Tickets (9 hrs)
Jeep with Tickets (6 hrs)
2 Adults x $189.00
$378.00
Approx Total
$378.00
LK50A02F01: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist including Jeep with Tickets (6 hrs)
Pickup included
Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs)
2 Adults x $78.00
$156.00
Approx Total
$156.00
LK50A02C00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist including Jeep with No Tickets (3 hrs)
Jeep with No Tickets (6 hrs)
2 Adults x $112.00
$224.00
Approx Total
$224.00
LK50A02F00: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist including Jeep with No Tickets (6 hrs)
Pickup included
Jeep with Tickets (3 Hours)
2 Adults x $155.00
$310.00
Approx Total
$310.00
LK50A02C01: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist including Jeep with Tickets (3 hrs)

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Experienced safari driver.
  • Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off from a hotel located withing 5km from park entrance gate.
  • Experienced English-speaking naturalist.
  • 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate.
  • Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.

Overview

Enjoy a guided safari with our naturalist, Ruwan joining you in the back of the jeep and provide uninterrupted commentary during the safari, where you have a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawe National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests, and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. The park is famous for its Sri Lankan elephants and with Ruwan you can learn all about the gentle giants and what makes the Sri Lankan elephant different from its Indian and African cousins. Although famous for its elephants, Udawalawe National Park is a famous birdwatching hotspot. Ruwan is a trained bird watcher with a hawk eye to spotting Udawalawe's most exotic collection of birds. Be sure not to miss out on the park's avian life.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Amazing Experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

We had the most amazing experience. Kanishka was super friendly and handled everything for us. The day of the safari our driver, Asanka, went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. This was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience

Published on Jan, 2024

Guaranteed to see elephants! We saw 6 elephants, lots of peacocks, green bee eater, storks, great egrets and many other birds, spotted deers, water buffalos, mongoose, lizard and some crocodiles. Our guide (naturalist) was well experienced, sent to us huge information about park and animals. The driver was perfect for this off road trip.

Magical sunset elephants and wildlife

Published on Aug, 2023

This was such a magical experience for our whole family! To see elephants at sunset was one of the highlights of our entire trip. The guide and driver were both really experienced and answered all the questions we had about birds, wildlife and of course, elephants! My daughter kept a tally and we saw 30 elephants in 6 or 8 distinct groups. In addition to elephants, we saw numerous green bee eaters, kingfishers, storks, egrets, hawks and eagles. We watched as a crocodile caught fish and an eagle ate lizards from a tree. There were mongoose, hares and tons of adorable monkeys. We learned a lot about how old the elephants are and about their lives, as well as understanding more about how climate change is affecting their water supply and population.

Great Safari!

Published on Aug, 2023

I booked a private safari for 12 people as part of a company gathering with a team of different nationalities and ages. Ashan was very responsive throughout the easy booking process and made my life much easier! The team really enjoyed the tour and loved seeing the elephants but all of the different animals they wouldn't have spotted on their own. Great experience all round

Great day out with experienced naturalist

Published on Feb, 2023

Excellent day out with Ruwan! Very knowledgeable and friendly naturalist. Spotted a load of animals we wouldn't have noticed.

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