The 5 Udawalawe National Park Safaris in Hambantota That Earn Their Price

1.Udawalawe Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $18Our pick

Ride through Udawalawe National Park with an experienced safari driver, watching for elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, buffalo, peacocks, and birds. Lahiru Prasad is a frequently praised guide, though guide assignment is not guaranteed. The 3-hour safari starts and ends at the park entrance.

“We had a unique experience. With Lahiru Prasad ( he is a legend). We were lucky to see many different kind of animals like elephants, wild buffalos, monkeys, peacocks, lizards and many different kind of birds! We even saw one crocodile anRead more”

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2.Udawalawa Safari & Elephants Orphanage Tour from Hambantota port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $57

From Hambantota port, ride to Udawalawe National Park for a 4WD safari, then visit the Elephant Transit Home. Expect elephants, deer, monkeys, peacocks, buffalo, crocodiles, and birds, with guides such as Madu, Yasanka, Maduka, or Ishan leading the day.

“Loved driving through Sri Lanka to the park. Elephant orphanage a cute experience with a few characters amongst them. Park was full of elephants wandering about. Guide (Madu) was amazing and a real character. Wonderful.”

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3.Udawalawe National Park 6-Hour Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $55

Spend six hours in Udawalawe National Park in a private 4x4 jeep, with an experienced local driver-guide such as Naveen. Look for elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, peacocks, and birds near grasslands, forest, and the reservoir. Pickup, snacks, and tickets depend on the package you choose.

“We had a great private safari experience at the Udawalawe national park. Our driver Naveen was very helpful and showed us all the animals we wanted to see. The tour operator was flexible when we wanted to come in early for the safari.”

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4.Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Return Transport – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $180

Spend 9 to 13 hours on a private Udawalawe day trip from Sri Lanka’s south or west coast. Your package includes hotel pickup, return transport, a 3 to 3.5-hour jeep safari, park and Elephant Transit Home fees, lunch, and bottled water.

“Amazing trip with everything so well organised that we could fully enjoy the whole day. Pick up was absolutely on time, gentle and took care of everything. Safari guide had an eye for even the small birds with some insights and side stories. We would definitely recommend this trip as a perfect experience”

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5.Ahangama: Udawalawe National Park Safari with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $110

Travel privately from Ahangama to Udawalawe National Park, then spend three hours in a safari jeep with an English-speaking guide. Expect marshes, forest, grassland, water birds, elephants, and possible sightings of other mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Superb/seamless safari day out from Ahangama. We booked late and we received a WhatsApp response with pick up details within minutes. We went car 12pm (2hrs approx) to Safari Jeep drop off near national park (3.5hrs) to car back drop off 8pm. Udawalawe park was beautiful with numerous mammals and birds spotted (no spoilers). Guide very knowledgable and stopped at great locations. Useful info; you can stop for toilet break and lunch if desired at cafe near park at vehicle swap. This was a local buffet style lunch but we packed our own. Park entrance fees on arrival can be paid for in local currency or on card. Fees priced…”

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