Udawalawa Trip Overview
A visit to the city of Monaragala in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka will bring you to the Udawalawe National Park. This park is the third most visited park in all of Sri Lanka and presents visitors with a fusion of flora and fauna. Herds of elephants, buffalos, deer and leopards are what you are destined to see on your day tour of the Udawalawe Jeep Safari. The park is located at the center of the Udawalawe reservoir, which allows for marshes, grasslands and forests. Being a representation of many of the East African National parks, Udawalawe Park owns 12 species of amphibians, 33 species of reptiles, 43 types of mammals, 21 kinds of fish and 184 varieties of birds.
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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Udawalawa, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Udawalawa, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
A visit to the city of Monaragala in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka will bring you to the Udawalawe National Park. This park is the third most visited park in all of Sri Lanka and presents visitors with a fusion of flora and fauna. Herds of elephants, buffalos, deer and leopards are what you are destined to see on your day tour of the Udawalawe Jeep Safari. The park is located at the center of the Udawalawe reservoir, which allows for marshes, grasslands and forests. Being a representation of many of the East African National parks, Udawalawe Park owns 12 species of amphibians, 33 species of reptiles, 43 types of mammals, 21 kinds of fish and 184 varieties of birds.
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Stop At: Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawe National Park
Go on a fun-filled safari in Udawalawe National Park to spot elephants; deers, sloth bears, buffaloes, mongooses as well as species of birds. Udawalawe is popular as the perfect place to see herds of freely roaming elephants in their own habitats. Jeep safari into the park usually run in the early morning at 05:30 AM or afternoon at 02:30 PM, avoiding the midday heat when the animals are resting.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Elephant Transit Home (ETH), 5km west of the Uda Walawe National Park entrance, Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
Either before or after completing the safari, visit the elephant transit home just outside the national park, renowned as the first elephant transit home in Asia. This is home to orphaned and sick elephants till they get strong enough to return to the wild. Do not miss the feeding times which are 09:00 AM; 03:00 PM and 06:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
