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Udawalawe National Park 4x4 Safari with Elephant Transit Home

If there's a single word that defines Sri Lanka, it's ‘wild'. This is a destination famous for its wildlife, particularly elephants. Udawalawe National Park, home to some 500 elephants, is considered the best park to spot them in the country. On this tour, you'll visit the park's Elephant Transit Home to see orphaned young elephants being fed and then tour the park in a 4x4 safari. Dilini, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘As well as being a top spot for elephant spotting, the park is great for bird enthusiasts, with over 180 avian species recorded. Keep your eyes peeled for various eagles, owls, herons, and waterfowl.'

First up, we'll visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are cared for after rescue from the wild. You'll arrive at feeding time so you can watch the little ones bottle-feed from a viewing platform just metres away. Once the elephants have been rehabilitated, they are released back into the wild, often straight into Udawalawe where they can rejoin the existing wild herds.

Udawalawe National Park is centred on a huge reservoir and features vast open grasslands, making wildlife spotting relatively easy as you set off by 4x4 vehicle on safari. It's a great place for spotting elephants, and the lack of tall vegetation makes it perfect for other animal-watching, too. In addition to elephants, you can expect to see water buffaloes, various deer, wild boars, macaques and crocodiles. And, if you're lucky, there's also the elusive Sri Lankan leopard to look out for. To top it off, lunch is included.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Bentota
Duration: from 8 hours to undefined
Language: German, English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
Meal Included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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Do this because

  • See Sri Lanka's abundant wildlife at Udawalawe National Park
  • Watch orphaned calves being fed at Elephant Transit Home
  • Enjoy bird-watching with over 180 avian species in the park
  • Take part in an exciting 4x4 safari spotting diverse wildlife
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Sri Lanka
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Important to know

  • Not suitable for children aged under 6
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Entrance fee to Udawalawe National Park
  • Lunch
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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

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Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

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