Overall well done in terms of experience and the tour company. My tour was slightly shorter than 3 hours as we saw plenty of elephants all over. That’s most of the experience but there were spotted deer and buffalo. The buffalo were actually amazing and otherworldly. I like this trip because you’re pretty much likely to see what you came for (elephants). My only warning with this trip is really ask yourself if the travel is worth it. It’s going to be 8 hours of driving. Fortunately, I slept for most of it but if I had more than a weekend in Sri Lanka, I would have definitely stayed the night / tried to move piggy back that into more travels. So to summarize: Tour company: 5/5 Tour: 5/5 Driver: 5/5 Worth the 8 hour drive?: Subjective (know your opportunity costs)
Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Day Excursion to Udawalawe National Park from Negombo. We’re glad to hear you had a wonderful wildlife experience, especially with the elephants, deer, and buffalo. It’s true that the long drive makes this a full-day adventure, and we appreciate your thoughtful note for future travelers to consider combining it with an overnight stay or a longer trip. We’re delighted you still enjoyed the safari and the sightings, and we’d love to welcome you again for a more relaxed multi-day journey through Sri Lanka!
