Sri Lanka · Safari

1-Day Udawalawe National Park Safari with Ratnapura Heritage

1 Day Round trip from Udawalawa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Udawalawe National Park, created as a sanctuary for wildlife displaced by the reservoir project
02 Enjoy a two-hour jeep safari with chances to spot elephants and aquatic birds
03 See the beautiful Udawalawe Reservoir, the lifeline of the region's wildlife
04 Visit the historic Maha Saman Devalaya, guardian shrine of Ratnapura
05 Continue to Ratnapura's famous gem museum after the safari

Spend a day exploring Udawalawe National Park on the boundary of Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces. Learn from your Sri Lankan guide how the park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, while also protecting the reservoir's catchment. See wild animals in their natural habitat, discover the park's beautiful reservoir and surrounding countryside, and continue to Ratnapura to visit the historic Maha Saman Devalaya and a famous gem museum.

Spend a day exploring Udawalawe National Park on the boundary of Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ratnapura, Udawalawe National Park

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Udawalawe Safari and Ratnapura Heritage

Travel to Udawalawe National Park and enjoy views of the picturesque, majestic mountain range in the background.
Arrive at the park and discover its beautiful reservoir.
Learn how the Udawalawe Reservoir serves as the lifeline of this region, providing water for wild animals throughout the year.
Spot many aquatic birds near the reservoir and also look for other animals, such as elephants.
Enjoy a two-hour jeep safari around the park.
Visit the historic temple of Maha Saman Devalaya, a shrine dedicated to the god Saman, a Buddhist deity considered to be the guardian of Ratnapura.
Proceed to the famous gem museum in Ratnapura.

End of the tour.

The route