Udawalawe Elephant Safari & Transit Home Day Tour
Encounter hundreds of free-roaming wild Asian elephants and observe baby elephant milk feeding.
Tour Overview
Udawalawe is Sri Lanka's answer to the East African savanna. Surrounding a massive water reservoir, its open plains guarantee sightings of large wild elephant herds feeding, bathing, and interacting year-round. Also visit the Elephant Transit Home to watch orphaned baby calves receive their milk feeding.
Day Tour Highlights
- 3-hour open 4x4 safari with guaranteed wild elephant herd encounters
- Visit the Elephant Transit Home during the public calf milk feeding session
- Wide open grasslands offering outstanding photography without dense bush obstructions
- Spot water monitors, wild boars, crocodiles, jackals, and crested serpent eagles
Suggested Day Itinerary & Timeline
Hotel Departure
Pickup from your hotel in southern Sri Lanka or hill country.
Elephant Transit Home Feeding
Watch rescued orphaned baby elephants rush out for their scheduled noon milk feeding.
Lunch at Local Resthouse
Enjoy fresh local curry.
4x4 Safari Game Drive
Board your private jeep for a deep traverse of Udawalawe's open grasslands.
Safari Concludes & Return Drive
Return comfortably to your private car.
Hotel Drop-off
Arrive back at your accommodation.
What's Included
- •Private roundtrip air-conditioned road transport
- •Private 4x4 open safari jeep and tracker inside the park
- •Fuel, expressway tolls, and driver allowances
What's Excluded
- •National park entrance ticket (approx. $30 USD per adult)
- •Elephant Transit Home entry ($5 USD approx.)
- •Meals and discretionary tipping
Families with young children, seniors, and dedicated wildlife lovers.
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