Established in 1972, the park is located approximately 180km’s from Colombo and is the third most visited national park in the country. It is a vital habitat for Elephants and Water Birds and covers roughly more than 30,000 hectares. The park was formed to offer a refuge for the wild animals displaced by the building of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.A day tour of the national park can be arranged and we highly recommend that we start our journey at 6.30am from Colombo or Negombo or at 7.30am from the South Coast.
LOCATIONS THAT WILL BE COVERED
- Udawalawe National Park – One of the best locations to see the Asian Elephant in their natural habitat, together with ample birdlife, other mammals and reptiles. Udawalawe is one of the ideal safari destinations for nature lovers.
- Elephant Transit Home – Located about 5km’s from the Udawalawe National Park, the Elephant Transit Home was established in 1995 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The main objective of the centreis to rehabilitate orphaned calves and reintroduce them back into the wild.
INCLUSIONS
- Transport to Udawalawe National Park from Colombo, Negombo or the South Coast and back
- Lunch on Tour
- Entrance fees to Udawalawe National Park, inclusive of jeep fare and to Elephant Transit Home
EXCLUSIONS
- Anything that is not highlighted above
