Discover Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka’s premier destination for guaranteed wild elephant sightings, open grassland safaris, and diverse birdlife.
Spanning across the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, Udawalawe National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular and accessible wildlife sanctuaries. Created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir, the park features expansive open grasslands, teak forests, and bushlands that resemble an African savanna. World-famous for its thriving population of several hundred Asian elephants, Udawalawe offers almost guaranteed elephant sightings alongside waterbirds, mugger crocodiles, deer, and water buffaloes.
Observe wild elephant herds gathering along the scenic banks of this vast reservoir to drink, bathe, and cool off during afternoon safaris.
Visit the renowned nearby facility that rescues, rehabilitates, and feeds orphaned elephant calves before releasing them back into the wild national park.
Explore lush riverine forests and riverbanks home to mugger crocodiles, spotted deer, water monitors, and vibrant aquatic birdlife.
Discover a quieter section of the park featuring peaceful jungle tracks, picturesque waterholes, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
Udawalawe offers outstanding year-round wildlife viewing due to its permanent reservoir, though the drier months (May to September) see the highest concentration of animals gathering near water sources.
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