1 Night 2 Days – Half Day Wildlife Safari & Stay in Udawalawe, Double Sharing on BB Basis – $ 311
2 Nights 3 Days – Full Day Wildlife Safari & Stay in Udawalawe, Double Sharing on BB Basis – $ 545
Nestled along a 5 acres of beautifully manicured garden surrounded by shrubs and forest, neighboring the breath taking Udawalawa Reservoir Kalu’s Hideaway Hotel offers much-needed accommodation for visitors to Udawalawa National Park. Set amidst a rural and remote dry zone village, just 10 minutes away from the gates of the Udawalawa National Park, this Eco Friendly hotel is in a picturesque surroundings owned by the famous Sri Lankan Cricketer Mr. Romesh Kaluwitharana turned hotelier after his retirement from Cricket.
Safari at Udawalawa National Park Sri Lanka
Guided 4×4 jeep tours allow visitors to explore the park’s open plains and lush greenery while learning about its rich biodiversity from experienced naturalists. The park’s location near several major cities makes it easily accessible, adding to its appeal as a must-visit destination for nature lovers and photographers.
Safari drives in Udawalawe are best enjoyed in the cool morning or late afternoon, as animals are most active outside the heat of midday. Visitors are often treated to elephants roaming in family groups, sometimes with a protective mother and her playful calf or a lone bull wandering near the waterholes. Buffaloes are commonly seen half-submerged in water, while sambar and axis deer move swiftly through the park’s open plains, offering plenty of exciting wildlife encounters.
Key Highlights of Udawalawe National Park Safari
- Elephant Encounters: Witness large herds of Sri Lankan elephants, including playful calves, up close in their natural habitat.
- Diverse Wildlife: Spot water buffalo, sambar deer, axis deer, and crocodiles, along with rare sightings of leopards and sloth bears.
- Birdwatching: Enjoy the rich avifauna with 183 recorded bird species, including the Sri Lanka spurfowl, junglefowl, and raptors.
- Scenic Landscapes: Explore a mix of savannah grasslands, thorn-scrub, and riverine forests offering stunning backdrops for photography.
- All-Year Access: Experience wildlife viewing year-round, with migrant birds best seen from November to March.
- Elephant Transit Home: Visit the nearby sanctuary where orphaned elephants are rehabilitated before release into the wild.
- Convenient Location: Easily accessible within a 3-4 hour drive from Colombo.
