Sri Lanka · Safari

10-Hour Udawalawe National Park Safari from Colombo with Lunch

10 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

Spot deer herd in Udawalawe National Park

Herd of elephants in Udawalawe National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Wildlife safari in Udawalawe National Park
02 Spot herds of elephants, wild buffalo, sambar and spotted deer
03 Look out for giant squirrels and other Sri Lankan wildlife
04 See a park habitat where sparse vegetation makes game-watching easy
05 Observe birdlife in a park with 183 recorded bird species

Spot diverse wildlife species such as herds of elephants, wild buffalo, sambar and spotted deer, giant squirrels, and more in Udawalawe National Park. Created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, the park also protects the reservoir's catchment area. Its stark beauty and lack of dense vegetation make game-watching especially easy and rewarding.

Spot an incredible total of 183 bird species that have been recorded in the park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Negombo, Udawalawe National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari

Meet your driver at the agreed-upon location in Negombo or Colombo and begin the tour. You will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Embark on a wildlife safari in Udawalawe National Park. This park is in the southern dry zone of Sri Lanka and spans approximately 31,000 hectares, providing ample opportunities for elephant safaris as well as sightings of other Sri Lankan wildlife.
Spot an incredible total of 183 bird species that have been recorded in the park.
Head back to Negombo or Colombo.