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Leave Bentota before dawn for a full-day safari to Udawalawe: a 12‑hour trip with a three‑hour jeep safari and a stop at the 3.9 km Udawalawe Dam. Expect close encounters with elephants, scrubby plains, and an intimate look at Sri Lanka’s conservation work.
Leave Bentota before dawn for a full-day safari to Udawalawe: a 12‑hour trip with a three‑hour jeep safari and a stop at the 3.9 km Udawalawe Dam. Expect close encounters with elephants, scrubby plains, and an intimate look at Sri Lanka’s conservation work.
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Operated by OTN WORLD PVT LTD · Udawalawe, Southern Province
The day begins before sunrise on the coastal road out of Bentota, the vehicle cutting through humid air while the reservoir at Udawalawe waits inland like a low, patient mirror. By midmorning the jeep pushes into dry grass and shady thorn scrub; elephants pick their way through the riverine edges as birds call from fever trees and the dam’s concrete spine cuts the landscape.
moderate.
12 hours.
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness; involves long transfers and bumpy jeep rides but no technical exertion
Expect approximately 3–4 hours each way depending on traffic; transfers are included in the day‑trip schedule.
Yes — national park fees are listed as included in the tour's inclusions, but confirm at booking for any recent fee changes.
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; the operator notes it’s not recommended for travelers with serious back, heart, or pregnancy-related conditions.
Elephants are commonly seen but sightings aren’t guaranteed; a three-hour safari increases the odds but wildlife movements vary daily.
The reservoir and dam were completed in the late 1960s for irrigation and hydroelectric power; the park was established in the early 1970s to protect displaced wildlife, especially elephants.
Park fees and regulated jeep safaris fund anti-poaching and habitat management; visitors should stay in vehicles and avoid disturbing animals to minimize impact.
OTN WORLD PVT LTD operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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