Why choose this Hambantota tour ?
Take a tour of Udawalawe National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s largest animal sanctuaries. You’ll have plenty of time to hear commentary about the wildlife you’ll see and ask questions. Keep an eye out for elephants, water buffalo, jackals, leopards, and other animals from the comfort of a rugged 4×4 vehicle.
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What makes Udawalawa National Park & Orphanage Visit from Hambantota Port a unique experience ?
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972. Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation (chena farming). The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. The park is 165 kilometres (103 mi) from Colombo. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country.
The Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home is a facility within Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka that was established in 1995 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation. Its primary objective is to rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves for ultimate release back into the wild.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Udawalawa Safari & Orphanage
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Udawalawa National Park & Orphanage Visit from Hambantota Port Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Driver/guide
- Transportation in a Safari Jeep (maximum of 7 passengers per jeep)
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Entrance Fees – Udawalawa Park – 45 USD per person – Elephant Transit Home Visit – 7 USD per person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Shehan Safari.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 8 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
