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Udawalawe is undoubtedly the best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year: there are about 500 elephants in the park and they often roam in herds of up to 100. Udawalawe National Park is unique in terms of consistency in numbers of elephants roaming the park. The best hours to visit the park are in the mornings and evenings. Late evening also affords the photographic opportunities in the backdrop of loveliest sunsets. Visit Udawalawe National Park at any time of the year to spot Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beasts!
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Udawalawe is undoubtedly the best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year: there are about 500 elephants in the park and they often roam in herds of up to 100. Udawalawe National Park is unique in terms of consistency in numbers of elephants roaming the park. The best hours to visit the park are in the mornings and evenings. Late evening also affords the photographic opportunities in the backdrop of loveliest sunsets. Visit Udawalawe National Park at any time of the year to spot Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beasts!
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Stop At: Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
The national park is set on the boundaries of Sri Lanka’s Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, the dry zone of the country. While the park was initially constructed as a refuge for wildlife displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir, the park is now home to a variety of exotic species, including the gentle giants of Sri Lanka – the elephant. Herds of elephants are commonly spotted during a safari adventure. Some of the park’s other inhabitants include the rusty-spotted cat, the sambar deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, wild boar, water buffalo, Asian palm civet, Toque macaque and a variety of other mammals, birds, reptiles and more! The best time to start your safari is early in the morning or during the late evening, as this is the optimum time to spot the largest residents of the national park, like the elephants.
Duration: 4 hours
