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Watch wild Sri Lankan elephants in open grasslands then visit the Elephant Transit Home to see rescued calves being fed and cared for. A morning game drive, transit-home visit and lunch make this a compact, conservation-focused wildlife outing.
Watch wild Sri Lankan elephants in open grasslands then visit the Elephant Transit Home to see rescued calves being fed and cared for. A morning game drive, transit-home visit and lunch make this a compact, conservation-focused wildlife outing.
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Operated by Beyond Escapes · Udawalawe, Southern Province
Dawn creeps across the grasslands of Udawalawe as the jeep bumps along dusty tracks, the air warm and already humming with insect song. Acacia silhouettes give way to open plains where the unmistakable shapes of elephants move like slow punctuation marks against the horizon. This half-day excursion pairs a classic early-morning game drive through Udawalawe National Park with a visit to the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned calves are rehabilitated before release.
easy.
6 hours.
Minimal fitness required; ability to climb into an open jeep and stand briefly on viewing platforms.
The full experience runs about six hours—early pickup, a 2–3 hour jeep game drive, transit home visit during feeding, lunch, and return transfer.
Udawalawe has a high probability of elephant encounters, especially in the dry season, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed—timing and conditions affect visibility.
Yes: the Transit Home is a government-managed rehabilitation facility; visits are supervised, with strict rules to minimize stress and human habituation of calves.
Children are allowed; the operator notes children under about 4 years may be complimentary but infants should sit on laps—check booking rules and safety guidance before travel.
Udawalawe National Park was established after the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir to protect animals displaced by the dam and has since become a stronghold for Sri Lankan elephants.
The Elephant Transit Home rehabilitates orphaned calves and prepares them for release; visitors help fund conservation but should avoid direct contact and follow staff guidance to reduce disturbance.
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