Colombo · UDAWALAWE ELEPHANT SAFARIS
10 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: 10 udawalawe elephant safaris worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Go on a private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park to spot wild elephant herds, crocodiles, and rare endemic birds with an expert guide.
“We loved that our guide, Udith, was super attentive, engaging and knowledgeable. He always asked us if we were ready to go and took pictures of us. We were lucky enough to see a leopard too, which made the experience even better.”
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Udawalawe, with guided pickups, tea stops, and a wild-elephant safari.
“Dhanash was great. He was always on time for pickup and made sure everything went smoothly with the tours and driving around. He made sure to tailor the trip to what I had wanted to see not just on the itinerary. The hotels were really Read more”
Udawalawe jeep safari and Elephant Transit Home from Hambantota Port. English guide, water and cool drinks included, easy return.
“Very good experience, driver arrived on time and we only booked two days before. Helped us find our jeep for the safari and waited with our stuff. This is a really good idea if you are looking to travel south but want to also do a safari as it’s very good value for money. The safari was amazing and we had a jeep just for the two of us. Batum, our safari guide was really useful and went the extra mile to allow us to see baby elephants! Definitely recommend this.”
Private Udawalawe safari with hotel transfers, English guide, park entry, and a 3-hour jeep ride to see elephants and more wildlife.
“Today was absolutely amazing! Our guide Prasad was incredible- he made certain I got the photos I wanted of the elephants as I’m a photographer (& huge, huge lover of them!) literally did everything he could! My mum also has a bad back & hip but was desperate and determined to go & Prasad took the jeep through the National Park as gently as could. I’m so very thankful, you really did give us the best morning & memories that will last forever!”
Private Colombo day trip: 4WD elephant safari at Udawalawe plus Ratnapura gems and Maha Saman Devalaya. Pickup. 12–14 hrs.
“We werden afgehaald door een chauffeur met een mooie wagen”
Private Udawalawe safari from Colombo and Negombo with a 4x4 jeep, English/German guide, and a top chance at Asian elephants.
“I cannot express how fantastic this day was. My guide Dylan was absolutely wonderful. From start to finish he was a wonderful companion and very knowledgable guide. I highly recommend this trip to anyone but especially to those who Read more”
All-inclusive Udawalawa safari from Colombo with a shared-jeep game drive, Elephant Transit Home, bottled water, and time for lunch near the park.
“Safe travel with careful driver. They were polite prompt and helpful. But be aware of the rainy days, then you will not only have to bring hat sneakers and sunscreen but also raincoats for jeep safari.”
Colombo to Udawalawe for a jeep safari and Elephant Transit Home visit, spotting elephants and more wildlife. Plan lunch and fees separately.
“The location was beautiful, seeing the baby elephants at ETC and those in the park”
Private Udawalawe safari with jeep time, Elephant Transit Home visit, and smooth south-coast transfers to Ella. Lunch and park fees included.
“We had an excellent tour guide, saw many many animals, especially elephants, peacocks, monkeys, crocodile, various lizards, and birds, and I’m sure there’s more oh yes, and mongoose. Lunch was great.”
All-inclusive Udawalawe jeep safari day trip from Negombo with private A/C pickup, English chauffeur, lunch, and elephant-and-bird spotting.
“A very long day but well worth it . Collected from hotel and we had our own driver for the whole day. Drove through some amazing countryside . The park was incredible, saw lots of elephant and birds . Great food in an amazing restaurant before home .”
