Surrounding the expansive Udawalawe Reservoir, this park offers Sri Lanka's closest equivalent to the open savannas of East Africa. Home to over 500 wild Asian elephants, Udawalawe virtually guarantees intimate sightings of elephant herds feeding, bathing, and raising calves in open grassland.
Excellent year-round due to permanent reservoir water. October to January brings lush green scenery.
Approximately 2.5 hours southwest of Ella or 2 hours northeast of Galle/Mirissa.
Curated attractions and insider experiences recommended by our local drivers.
Traverse tracks around the reservoir as herds of elephants emerge from scrub to drink and graze.
Witness the ethical rehabilitation centre where rescued calves are nursed back to health before reintroduction to the wild.
Sri Lanka is recognized by naturalists as one of the world's most biodiverse wildlife destinations. This tour is engineered specifically for photographers and animal lovers to maximize sightings of the island's premier wild species across key national reserves.
An immersive, beautifully balanced island holiday connecting Sri Lanka's finest highlights. Ride the iconic mountain train with open doors, witness baby elephants fed at milk stations, track leopards in Yala, and snorkel in calm southern bays.
Focused entirely on maximizing animal sightings. This 6-day itinerary links Sri Lanka's three premier national parks: the elephant gathering in Minneriya, the open plains of Udawalawe, and the world-renowned leopard haven of Yala.
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