Udawalawe Safaris: 5 Worth Flying For

1.Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $25Our pick

Join a private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park with pickup in the Udawalawe area. Guides such as Gimhana and Gyan focus on elephants, birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and other wildlife, while adjusting the drive to your interests. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm start and return to your pickup point after about four hours.

“Gimhana was in contact from the day I booked to ensure I knew how to get there, which accommodations would allow me to stay, and what prices I was expected to pay. His help was much appreciated. Then on the day of the Safari we saw so many elephants, deer, bird species, and monkeys. Gimhana was a whizz at spotting the animals and knowledgeable in identifying the species and answering all our questions. It was such a unique and incredible experience.”

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2.Udawalawe National Park Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $25

Spend about three hours inside Udawalawe National Park in a private jeep for up to six people. A driver doubles as your tracker, taking you past elephant herds, buffalo, crocodiles, birds, deer, and monkeys. Pickup is free within 5 km of the park gate. Choose carefully between the jeep-only and jeep-with-tickets options.

“My driver was fabulous and very knowledgeable about the area. I saw so many elephants and other animals too.”

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4.Udawalawe National Park — 4-Hour Private Jeep Safari (Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $30

Take a private 4x4 jeep into Udawalawe National Park for about four hours. Guides such as Naveen, Navee, and Vishwa are praised for spotting elephants, birds, deer, crocodiles, monkeys, and jackals. Choose a cooler morning or golden afternoon drive, with pickup in the Udawalawe area.

“The expertise of Navee plus a drop of good luck resulted in seeing elephants up close. We went where no other jeeps were present and were rewarded with close encounters including a large male. A big thanks to Navee for the bird spotting and his knowledge. Great tour.”

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