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A private day safari from the Bentota corridor into Udawalawe delivers close elephant encounters, reservoir shoreline wildlife and raptor-filled skies. Expect open-jeep game drives, binocular moments and practical tips for getting the most from one long day in the park.
A private day safari from the Bentota corridor into Udawalawe delivers close elephant encounters, reservoir shoreline wildlife and raptor-filled skies. Expect open-jeep game drives, binocular moments and practical tips for getting the most from one long day in the park.
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Operated by Dimtours Srilanka · Udawalawe, Sabaragamuwa Province
Morning light slices across flat grasslands as the jeep pushes into Udawalawe National Park, and the two-lane road gives way to dusty tracks and scattered tambal trees. Birds wheel overhead; distant low rumbles tell you a herd of elephants is moving. This is a land where water and stone set the agenda — the broad Udawalawe Reservoir anchors the park, its shoreline fringed by marsh, bare rock and scrub.
moderate.
10 hours.
Light to moderate fitness: able to board a safari jeep, stand briefly for photos and spend several hours seated with occasional walking.
No—sightings aren’t guaranteed, but Udawalawe is one of the most reliable parks in Sri Lanka for seeing wild Asian elephants, especially near water sources.
Pickup and total transfer time can be 2–3 hours each way depending on traffic; the full tour runs about 10 hours door-to-door.
Infants are allowed but must sit on laps; the operator recommends that pregnant travelers and visitors with back or heart problems avoid the tour.
This private tour includes entrance tickets (Udawalawe National Park and Elephant Transit Home) and private air-conditioned transport as listed in the tour inclusions.
Udawalawe National Park was established in the late 1970s after the reservoir was constructed, shifting land use from farms to protected savanna and creating new wetland habitat.
The Elephant Transit Home nearby rehabilitates orphaned calves; visitors are encouraged to support regulated wildlife tourism and avoid feeding or disturbing animals.
Dimtours Srilanka operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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