Udawalawe Elephant Safari: 3h Jeep Adventure (All Inclusive)
Description
What sets this tour apart is the personalized, all-inclusive experience designed for true wildlife lovers. You’ll travel in a private 4x4 jeep with a skilled local guide who knows the best spots to see elephants and other animals up close. No crowded buses or rushed tours - just a smooth, comfortable ride with park tickets, bottled water, and all fees included. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and expert guidance, making your Udawalawe safari truly unforgettable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, you’ll see rescued baby elephants being cared for and prepared for release back into the wild. Travelers can watch the daily feeding sessions from a viewing platform, where young elephants come out of the forest to enjoy their milk. It's a heartwarming experience that offers a close look at Sri Lanka’s elephant conservation efforts in action.
On this 3-hour Udawalawe Jeep Safari, you will journey through one of Sri Lanka’s best national parks for elephant sightings. You’ll ride in a 4x4 jeep with a knowledgeable wildlife guide who will help you spot wild elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, spotted deer, and a variety of exotic birds in their natural habitat. The park’s open landscape offers incredible visibility and photo opportunities, making it a must-do adventure for wildlife and nature lovers.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour guide will pick you up at the specified pickup location. You also have the option to be dropped off at any point between your pickup location and Udawalawe National Park, should you prefer.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Meet Shiran on the beach. He has a big heart, good service, punctual and is knowledgeable. Safari - a fantastic day trip where we saw loads of animals. The jeep driver was incredibly skilled. The journey to and from the safari was comfortable. Snorkel and see sea turtles - it had been windy so the sea was sandy and we didn't see anything. Unsuccessful excursion but not Shiran's fault but the weather. Got a free river trip as compensation. River trip - the river trip lasted for 2 hours and it was windy and nice. Only saw a giant crocodile and some geckos. Too bad we didn't see more animals. Restaurant service - Shiran booked and drove us (for free) to several great restaurants. Superb service. Transfer to Colombo - Shiran arranged for us to go in one of his comfortable cars to Colombo. Punctual and convenient. Can recommend Shiran ❤️
This is my second time booking with Shiran tours and boy he did not disappoint. What an absolutely amazing time we had, he took care of everything. Booking was easy and communication was great and fast. We arrived on a cruise in Colombo, Shiran was there waiting for us, he took us around all best places in a luxury air conditioned vehicle, he is very knowledgeable about local cultures and is more than happy to arrange bespoke tours to suit your wants and needs. Our next stop on the ship was Hambantota, this time we had arranged a safari at Udawalawe national park and once again Shiran sorted everything and pulled out all the stops, we had the most magical day and have got some amazing memories. I wouldn't hesitate to book tours with Shiran again, he is professional, very friendly and will make your time in Sri Lanka extra special.
We really enjoyed the Udawalawe safari park. We saw many elephants, peacocks and other animals and we had a great day. Thank you for being our guide.
Everything was perfect! Very friendly, kind, did always the best for us! I can absolutely recommend! Would book it again. Thanks 😊
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your review is greatly appreciated, as it not only aids us in maintaining our high standards but also guides others in exploring the wonderful experiences we offer.
Excellent guide and arrangement by our Tour Guide for my family of 12 members. The kids really enjoyed and the service ensured our transfers and trip itself was convenient, safe and very well organised. Highly recommend Jonathan
I am always happy to provide my maximum service and guidance to those who visit Sri Lanka. Thanks for your amazing review! Hope to see you in Sri Lanka again.
So we planned a safari with Shiran, and I should say it was a remarkable vacation for me. It was insane, packed with those lovely, gorgeous elephants, and I don't believe I'll ever be able to go on a trip like this again. I'd want to thank Shiran for this journey and great adventure, as well as his perfect trustworthiness.
Hi Jason, Thanks for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor! Hope to see you again in Sri Lanka. Best regards, Shiran Travels & Tours
Booked the Udawalawe safari tour with Shiran and had excellent service - spacious van to take us to and from the national park with a very informative driver. The safari itself was incredible and we saw many elephants and other animals in their natural habitat. We were so happy with the service given that we booked an airport transfer with him as well for our return journey and again received a punctual and professional service from the driver. Would highly recommend booking through Shiran!
Thanks for your excellent review. Hope to see you again in Sri Lanka.
We rented a jeep and a driver for 5,000 rupees the 3 hours. This is the time it takes(between 2h30 and 3h). We saw about 20 elephants. Buffaloes different birds It's very beautiful to see them in nature. We see happy elephants It doesn't move too much because they don't move fast. We can each see our turn when there is a grouping of elephant so Jeep
Merci pour votre excellente critique. En espérant vous voir au Sri Lanka
