Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park Ticket Price 

You need to pay two fees while taking a jungle safari in Udawalawe National Park. First, you must pay the park entry fee, which is different for locals and foreigners. It also changes due to this national park's peak season and off-season. The second is the Udawalawe safari price that you must pay to explore the jungle to witness the wild animals. Moreover, you can choose between a half-day safari or a full-day safari. The price of a full-day safari is almost double compared to a half-day safari. You can select as per your preferences, and booking your ticket in advance is advised. 

Park entrance fee: LKR 8,107  per adult, LKR 4864 per child

Jeep Safari: LKR 4000

Note:The prices are subject to Change

For a smooth wildlife experience in Udawalawe National Park, you can choose our well-designed wildlife tour package for a safari ride. We include all the tickets and give you a fantastic wildlife thrill. Moreover, we also provide a staying facility in and around the park to maintain the wilderness vibe throughout your tour. 

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The National Park of Sri Lanka is highly admired by nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, thrill seekers, and photographers. However, it is worth visiting places that give you a unique travel experience of wildlife and better outcome on the ecosystem. 

About Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park is settled at the borders of the Uva and Sabaragamuwa regions in Sri Lanka. It was established on June 30, 1972, and spread over 308 square kilometers. The intention of creating this national park was to provide a sanctuary for wild animals who lost their habitat due to the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir. This reservoir cover around 30,821 hectares of land. Udawalawe Sri Lanka ranks third in the list of most visited tourist attractions of this country. It is a hub of wild animals who roam freely in herds of up to 30 and a total of approximately 600 in this park. However, various other wild animals also grab the attention of wildlife lovers. Get complete information about this national park by giving details below.

Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage

It is also renowned as The Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, a wildlife protection facility within Udawalawe National Park. This facility was established in 1955 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka. This section of this national park was primarily designed to rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves to give them a release back into the wild. It is home to around 40 to 60 orphaned elephants, and you can see them while they are being fed. Moreover, visit here during weekdays to get the opportunity to meet these cute creatures. 

Udawalawe National Park Safari

Safari in Udawalawe National Park is one of the best experiences that you get here. While riding the safari, you can witness the splendid life of wild animals. On top of that, the entire experience is a seamless adventure that lets you explore the park from every angle. Jeep is the vehicle that will take you into this jungle's depths. You can choose a half day safari or full day safari in Udawalawe. While on a jungle safari, you can expect to see freely roaming elephants, water buffaloes, crocodiles, jackals, deer, sloth bears, leopards, and monkeys. Moreover, you can see a diverse variety of birds, which is a treat for your eyes. Udawalawe is ideal for nature lovers, thrill seekers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts. 

Elephant Trail

The major wildlife attraction of this national park is giant but gentle elephants. You can see them roaming freely in their natural habitat and walking with them. It is one of the most fascinating things to experience in this national park of Sri Lanka. However, you should visit from October to January to meet with the baby elephant during the feeding sessions.

Interesting Facts about Udawalawe National Park

• Experience the park's glory by hiring an experienced guide is a better option. 
• Interact with a guide to learn about the diverse ecosystem of this park.
• The dry season from December to March increases the chances of spotting wildlife animals. 
• Morning is the ideal time to enjoy the safari ride in this national park. 
• Carry your high-quality camera to capture close shots of animals and birds (without disturbing them).
• You will require at least two days to get the best of the Udawalawe National Park. 
• You can reach there by taking any transport as it is settled between the tea plantations of Ella and Nuwara Eliya.