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Udawalawe Wild Elephant Sanctuary & Reservoir Safari

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4.98 / 5
Overall trip rating (Safarry • Accommodation • Wildlife Guides & Places) • 148 verified reviews
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Udawalawe Wild Elephant Sanctuary & Reservoir Safari
Udawalawe National Park
4x4 Safari Jeep
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Reservoir Wetland
Reservoir Wetland
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Duration
4 Hours
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Group Size
Max 6 Travelers
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Wildlife Guide
Certified Naturalist
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Safari Style
Eco-Lodge & 4x4
from Rs 5,775.00 / guest
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MORNING GAME DRIVE 5:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Prime Predator Hours)
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Base Safari Rate Rs 5,500.00
Safarry Booking Fee (5%) Rs 275.00
Total safari price info
Rs 5,775.00
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The Expedition

Udawalawe Wild Elephant Sanctuary & Reservoir Safari

Guaranteed wild elephant encounters across the open grasslands and wetlands of Udawalawe National Park.

Udawalawe is Sri Lanka’s premier elephant sanctuary, supporting over 600 wild Asian elephants in open African-style savannah plains.

What you’ll do

Park Gate Rendezvous

Park Gate Rendezvous

Board high-clearance open top safari jeep at Udawalawe main park entrance.

Elephant Herd Tracking & Plains Drive

Elephant Herd Tracking & Plains Drive

Follow elephant breeding herds, calves, and reservoir birdlife.

Fleet & Equipment

Your Safari 4x4 Jeep & Gear

verified Wildlife Dept Inspected
Safari 4x4 Exterior Modified Toyota Land Cruiser / Hilux 4x4
Elevated Viewing Canopy Elevated Tiered Viewing Rows
check_circle Elevated Tiered Seating (Unobstructed 360° sightlines for all rows)
check_circle 360° Open Safari Canopy for professional SLR photography
check_circle USB Fast Phone Charging Ports at every guest seat
check_circle Professional Binoculars & Wildlife Spotting Scopes provided
check_circle Weatherproof Roll-down Rain & Wind Proof Clear Curtains
check_circle Reinforced Safety Rollcage & Heavy-duty Off-road Suspension
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What's Included

  • done Private 4x4 modified safari vehicle with high-clearance suspension
  • done Dedicated certified English-speaking safari naturalist ranger
  • done Free hotel pickup and return drop-off in surrounding district
  • done Chilled mineral water bottles and refreshing wet wipes
  • done All vehicle park entry road permits & fuel surcharges
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What's Not Included

  • close National Park admission tickets (purchased at gate per guest category)
  • close Discretionary tips for tracker guides and vehicle drivers
  • close Heavy meals or alcoholic beverages
  • close Personal travel insurance

★ 4.83 · 6 ratings

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Parth
Mumbai, India
★★★★★
· 1 week ago

Yayy! Incredible leopard sighting near the water basin. The safari driver was super careful and respectful of the animals.

Thomas
Thomas
Billé, France
★★★★★
· 1 week ago

We had a really nice time. The driver stopped and showed us around the different places in the way to the park. During the visit in the car he made a good job at spotting our animals for us.

Suizi
Suizi
London, United Kingdom
★★★★ ★
· 2 weeks ago

I had a very enjoyable safari overall, especially thanks to our driver who was kind and friendly throughout the trip. Comfortable 4x4 with elevated seats.

Ellie
Ellie
Sydney, Australia
★★★★★
· 3 weeks ago

We had an incredible experience- one of our favourite days of our trip! We saw a lot of elephants and our driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating.

Ben
Ben
Dublin, Ireland
★★★★★
· August 2026

Terrific experience, great driver - recommended!

Yasmina
Yasmina
Nanterre, France
★★★★★
· July 2026

Thank you for this wonderful experience. We had a private jeep for 2 and were able to see elephants in their natural habitat. It was magnificent!

Operator Details

Meet Your Safari Operator

Udawalawe Eco Expeditions

Udawalawe Eco Expeditions

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★ 4.9 (128 reviews)
• 12 years operating

Sustainable safari operator focusing on responsible wildlife encounters, ethical elephant viewing, and bird photography.

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