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Udawalawe National Park Safari from Mount Lavinia City

Operated by Lakpura® 4.7 1,673 reviews Duration 14 hours

Join a private, full-day safari from Mount Lavinia into Udawalawe National Park to spot wild elephants, buffalo, and crocodiles across 30,000+ hectares of Sri Lankan wilderness.

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About this experience

Set off from Mount Lavinia in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the roughly 180 km drive south to Udawalawe National Park — one of Sri Lanka's premier wildlife reserves and home to one of the island's largest resident elephant populations. Established in 1972 to protect the catchment of Udawalawe Reservoir, the 30,821-hectare park sits just below the Central Highlands, whose escarpment forms a striking backdrop as you enter. Your English-speaking chauffeur handles all driving, so you arrive ready to explore.

At the park, step into a dedicated jeep with your English-speaking driver-tracker and begin a full safari circuit across open grasslands and woodland. Keep your eyes on the reservoir fringes where elephants gather, and watch for water buffalo, crocodiles, and a rich variety of birdlife. A litre of bottled mineral water per person is provided for the jeep ride. The full day out runs approximately 14 hours, and the tour is operated privately — no shared groups. Note that park entrance tickets, meals, and gratuities are not included.

Duration14 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years

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What’s included

Included

  • 1 Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person
  • Service of an English-Speaking Driver for your Safari (Also Your Tracker).
  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle to Udawalawe...
  • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur for your Transport.

Not included

  • Food and Drinks.
  • Expenses of Personal Nature.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance Tickets to Udawalawe National Park.

Route

The drive from Mount Lavinia to Udawalawe National Park.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Your Hotel In Mount Lavinia.

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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