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Overview: Udawalawe National Park is renowned for its abundant wildlife and scenic landscapes. Safari experiences provide opportunities to observe elephants, deer, and diverse bird species in their natural habitat.
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Getting there
From Colombo: Jeep Safari By road: Yes By rail: No By air: Optional
SEO title: Udawalawe National Park | Elephant Safari Sri Lanka
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| January | Mixed | |
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| May | Mixed | |
| June | Mixed | |
| July | Mixed | |
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Udawalawe is home to a wide variety of wildlife and bird species. Along with elephants, safari visitors can look for spotted deer, water buffalo, crocodiles, monkeys, jackals, peafowl, and numerous water and forest birds.
Best time · Evening , Morning
Entry fees are per foreign adult and change often — we confirm them when we plan your trip.
Worth knowing · Udawalawe National Park is famous for its large elephant population and is a great optional safari stop for wildlife lovers.
We recommend 2 nights. Tell us your dates and we'll build it into a private itinerary.
Part of our guides to nature & wildlife in Sri Lanka.
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