The 7 Best Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home Visits

1.National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $21Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Udawalawe National Park in a 4x4 jeep, with hotel pickup in the Udawalawe area. Guides such as Pathum, Koshala, Mahesh, and Prasad are praised for spotting wildlife and avoiding crowded routes. Finish at the Elephant Transit Home during feeding time.

“Amazing safari in Udawalawe! We saw so many elephants and had the best views thanks to our driver Pathum. He knows the park so well and took us to the perfect spots. Super happy with the experience!”

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2.National park safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $29Top rated

Join Gimhana, an English-speaking guide with 10 years of experience, for a 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park. Expect elephants, deer, crocodiles, birds, monkeys and more, with time to watch and photograph wildlife. The jeep carries up to six people and finishes at the Elephant Transit Home.

“I absolutely loved this tour! Gimhana was an amazing tour guide. He was very attentive, kind, and provided me with information about the animals we encountered. Also, he even gave me water and cookies :) I truly recommend this tour and I myself would do it again!”

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3.Sri Lanka Ella Private Day Tour Nine Arch & Elephant transit home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $190

Travel from Kalutara to Ella in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide. Walk to Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, stop at Ravana Falls, visit a tea plantation, and see feeding time at Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home.

“We did a private day tour to Ella and visited the Elephant Transit Home. The trip was very well organized and comfortable. Ella was beautiful, and seeing the elephants was a special experience. The guide and driver were friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the day. We truly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Hai Sri Lanka Tours. 🌿🐘”

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4.Hambantota Port: Udawalawe Safari Tour & Transit Home Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

From Hambantota Port, you’ll ride to Udawalawe for a guided jeep safari, then watch rescued elephants at feeding time. Guides such as Pathum and drivers including Danith, Trshad, and Mutu have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful driving. The $51 price excludes park and service fees.

“Activity was great but to many hidden costs. If we had known the full extent of the charges we could have prepared better with our cash”

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5.National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $15Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Pathum or Koshala for a four-hour Udawalawe safari in a 4x4 jeep, then visit Elephant Transit Home during feeding time. Hotel pickup is included around Udawalawe, with space for up to six people and park entry paid separately.

“Great experience, many elephants etc, thank you to our guide and driver Koshala”

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6.Private Udawalawe Safari Tour with Elephant Transit Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $172

Travel privately from Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, or Aluthgama to Udawalawe National Park. Tony or Dom may guide your day, with a three-hour jeep safari, elephant sightings, and a milk-feeding visit at the Elephant Transit Home. Pickup, park fees, jeep hire, and bottled water are included.

“Tony was excellent, very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly. A trip not to be missed. As we English say…perfect. Thank you for a memorable experience”

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7.Udawalawe National Park Safari and Elephant Transit Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Spend five hours in Udawalawe National Park with a private 4x4 jeep and an English-speaking guide with more than 10 years of experience, then visit the Elephant Transit Home. Hotel pickup is included around Udawalawe, while park and transit-home entry fees cost extra.

“Tour guide was great he knew a lot about the animals which was super interesting”

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