Udawalawe National Park Private Safari with Naturalist
Overview
The park is famous for its Sri Lankan elephants and with Ruwan you can learn all about the gentle giants and what makes the Sri Lankan elephant different from its Indian and African cousins.
Although famous for its elephants, Udawalawe National Park is a famous birdwatching hotspot. Ruwan is a trained bird watcher with a hawk eye to spotting Udawalawe's most exotic collection of birds. Be sure not to miss out on the park's avian life.
Inclusions
- Experienced English-speaking naturalist.
- 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
- Experienced safari driver.
- Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off from a hotel located withing 5km from park entrance gate.
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawe National Park
This short but unforgettable safari will take you to some of the best haunts of wildlife within the Udawalawe National Park. With the support of your safari guide you will be able to catch sight of a number of flora and fauna native to Sri Lanka. The safari is designed to give you an understanding of animals in the wild, and will bring you many steps closer to raw nature.
You will be travelling in the rough terrain open Safari Jeep for the most part. But there may be points where your guide may suggest getting off and walking closer for a clear view of birds and other small wildlife. However, the safari takes serious consideration of your safety and therefore, with regards to the wild elephants and other larger wildlife, it is strongly advised that you do not descend from your jeep for safety purposes (especially when coming upon lone elephants, which may get aggressive when disturbed).
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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It was a most wonderful experience during our visit to udawalawa.my baby was very happy when she sow the lot's of elephants.we enjoyed this visit including beautiful nature......
It was a most wonderful experience during our visit to udawalawa.my baby was very happy when she sow the lot's of elephants.we enjoyed this visit including beautiful nature......I 100% recommend this safari with Ruwan!! Ruwan was so nice and funny, we saw a lot of animals that we couldn't have seen without his amazing eyes :) The National Park is wild and super natural, you can get close to the animals while preserving their safety and well-being. Thanks so much Ruwan,...
I 100% recommend this safari with Ruwan!! Ruwan was so nice and funny, we saw a lot of animals that we couldn't have seen without his amazing eyes :) The National Park is wild and super natural, you can get close to the animals while preserving their safety and well-being. Thanks so much Ruwan, hope to see you again. We had so much fun with you! The 2 frenchiesWe had a really good time on this safari. We were picked up punctually at the national park gates, actually we were the first ones to enter the park. Our guide was very knowledgeable and also spoke good English. We saw elephants (really up close, within touching distance), crocodiles, a lot of bi...
We had a really good time on this safari. We were picked up punctually at the national park gates, actually we were the first ones to enter the park. Our guide was very knowledgeable and also spoke good English. We saw elephants (really up close, within touching distance), crocodiles, a lot of birds, dear, wild boar. The tour took 3 hours which was enough. I can recommend it very much. I would suggest doing the morning tour as it gets very hot.We booked our tour with Ruwen based on reviews on internet and can highly support all positive feedbacks. We started at 5:30 (by the way, the driver gets also kudos) and got quickly into the park. The most fascinating were his naturalist experience & sharp eyes (he pointed to animals that other c...
We booked our tour with Ruwen based on reviews on internet and can highly support all positive feedbacks. We started at 5:30 (by the way, the driver gets also kudos) and got quickly into the park. The most fascinating were his naturalist experience & sharp eyes (he pointed to animals that other cars passed by). Last but not least, no one got eaten by a crocodile :) Thanks Ruwen!We had the best time on this safari. Literally didn't stop smiling for the whole trip! Our guide was Ruwan. He was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He greeted us with a warm smile and made our safari an adventure that we will remember forever! Ruwan has an incredible eye and ma...
We had the best time on this safari. Literally didn't stop smiling for the whole trip! Our guide was Ruwan. He was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He greeted us with a warm smile and made our safari an adventure that we will remember forever! Ruwan has an incredible eye and managed to find so many animals for us to observe. We saw lots of elephants (and a 2 week old baby, which was amazing), crocodiles, buffalo, jackals, lizards, eagles, kingfisher's, peacocks, and so much more. There was never a dull moment. He really does know his stuff! We stayed out for a nice long time and at the end we were taken to a beautiful view area looking across a huge lake. Here we could safely get out of the jeep and take some photos. The jeep was comfortable and felt safe. There was a roof which provided good shade and a cover incase of any rain. We were also given ice cold water to drink which was a nice touch. We would highly recommend this safari experience. There ate so many to choose from in Sri Lanka. But do be aware that there are many which do not come with a knowledgable guide and this really does make all the difference! Our friends went on a different safari and were very disappointed. If you're in Sri Lanka then this should be right at the very top of youre 'to do' list. Book a safari with Ruwan and say hello from us! You won't regret it.Excellent day out with Ruwan! Very knowledgeable and friendly naturalist. Spotted a load of animals we wouldn't have noticed.
Excellent day out with Ruwan! Very knowledgeable and friendly naturalist. Spotted a load of animals we wouldn't have noticed.