Udawalawe National Park 3.5-Hour Private Safari with Pickup
by Lakpura LLC
Choose from 6 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$52Overview
This private safari in Udawalawe National Park lasts about three and a half hours and takes place in a jeep that holds up to six passengers. The trip includes pickup and drop-off within 5 kilometers of the park gate. A driver who also acts as your tracker will guide you through the park, helping you spot elephants roaming the plains and grasslands. The park covers nearly 120 square miles and features various landscapes including forests, marshes, and mountains along its northern edge. You will also have opportunities to see many bird species, including migratory ones, as well as butterflies and other wildlife. During the safari, you will travel through the Udawalawe Reserve, where the Walawe River and its tributaries provide water to the animals. The park is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including over 180 bird species, more than 40 mammal species, and numerous reptiles and amphibians. The temperature averages around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. Water bottles are provided, but meals and gratuities are not included. Entrance fees are covered except if you arrange hotel pickup outside the 5 km radius, which is not included in the price. The tour starts and ends in the town of Udawalawe, located at the southern edge of the Ratnapura District near the borders with the Hambantota and Monaragala Districts. You should specify if you want a morning or evening safari when booking. Note that this experience is not recommended for children aged 5 or under.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Udawalawe Town
Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of Sri Lanka’s Ratnapura District. It sits near the boundaries with Hambantota and Monaragala Districts.
5 min
Udawalawe National Park
This wildlife reserve covers almost 120 square miles and was established on June 30, 1972. It lies across the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces and includes plains, grasslands, forests, marshes, and mountains to the north. The Walawe River and its tributaries run through the park, supporting its wildlife. The park receives about 1500 millimeters of rain annually and maintains an average temperature between 27° and 28° Celsius. It hosts over 94 plant species, 21 fish species, 12 amphibian species, more than 30 reptiles, over 180 birds (including 33 migratory species), 43 mammals, and 135 butterfly species.
180 min
Udawalawe Town Return
The safari concludes with a return to the town of Udawalawe, located near the district boundaries in southern Ratnapura.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Udawalawe National Park 3.5-Hour Private Safari with Pickup
by Lakpura LLC
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$52Overview
This private safari in Udawalawe National Park lasts about three and a half hours and takes place in a jeep that holds up to six passengers. The trip includes pickup and drop-off within 5 kilometers of the park gate. A driver who also acts as your tracker will guide you through the park, helping you spot elephants roaming the plains and grasslands. The park covers nearly 120 square miles and features various landscapes including forests, marshes, and mountains along its northern edge. You will also have opportunities to see many bird species, including migratory ones, as well as butterflies and other wildlife. During the safari, you will travel through the Udawalawe Reserve, where the Walawe River and its tributaries provide water to the animals. The park is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including over 180 bird species, more than 40 mammal species, and numerous reptiles and amphibians. The temperature averages around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. Water bottles are provided, but meals and gratuities are not included. Entrance fees are covered except if you arrange hotel pickup outside the 5 km radius, which is not included in the price. The tour starts and ends in the town of Udawalawe, located at the southern edge of the Ratnapura District near the borders with the Hambantota and Monaragala Districts. You should specify if you want a morning or evening safari when booking. Note that this experience is not recommended for children aged 5 or under.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Udawalawe Town
Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of Sri Lanka’s Ratnapura District. It sits near the boundaries with Hambantota and Monaragala Districts.
5 min
Udawalawe National Park
This wildlife reserve covers almost 120 square miles and was established on June 30, 1972. It lies across the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces and includes plains, grasslands, forests, marshes, and mountains to the north. The Walawe River and its tributaries run through the park, supporting its wildlife. The park receives about 1500 millimeters of rain annually and maintains an average temperature between 27° and 28° Celsius. It hosts over 94 plant species, 21 fish species, 12 amphibian species, more than 30 reptiles, over 180 birds (including 33 migratory species), 43 mammals, and 135 butterfly species.
180 min
Udawalawe Town Return
The safari concludes with a return to the town of Udawalawe, located near the district boundaries in southern Ratnapura.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.