Sri Lanka · Safari

Udawalawe Safari Tour from Hambantota

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hambantota. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Udawalawe National Park on a 9-hour tour from Hambantota
  • 02 Look out for large herds of Sri Lankan elephants in the wild
  • 03 Enjoy a safari experience ideal for families, friends, and couples
  • 04 Travel in a private A/C vehicle
  • 05 Explore one of Sri Lanka’s most popular national parks
  • 06 English-speaking guide included throughout the tour
  • 07 See the park’s reservoir, greenery, and wildlife habitats

Discover the wildlife of Udawalawe National Park on a full-day safari experience from Hambantota. Known as one of Sri Lanka’s best places to see Asian elephants in the wild, the park offers excellent opportunities to observe large herds near the reservoir, along with other native wildlife in a scenic natural setting.

Travel with private A/C transportation and an English-speaking guide, making this a comfortable choice for couples, friends, and families looking to enjoy a memorable day in nature.

In fact, it is the only national park in the country where an elephant sighting is guaranteed on every safari trip.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Udawalawe National Park, Hambantota
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Udawalawe National Park is the third most popular park in Sri Lanka. The primary attraction is a herd of approximately 250 elephants which are generally found near the Udawalawe reservoir. It is also possible to spot leopards in the park although this is rare. The national park is most famous as the best place in Sri Lanka to see Sri Lankan Elephants. In fact, it is the only national park in the country where an elephant sighting is guaranteed on every safari trip. Udawalawe National Park is said to have an elephant population numbering about 250. This population of elephants can be sustained in the national park owing to its lush greenery and large bodies of water that are vital for the survival of such a large population of elephants. The elephant population is not the only attraction in the national park.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hambantota. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
  • English speaking guide for the entire tour
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Mineral Water Bottle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hambantota.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hambantota.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hambantota..

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