Udawalawe National Park (2 Pax.)
$215,00
Udawalawe National Park, located in Sri Lanka, is known for its high concentration of wild elephants, with over 400 permanent residents. The park also provides a sanctuary for various other rare plants and wildlife. It’s situated on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces.
This Package is Exclusive for 2 pax. incl. Taxi, Driver, Moterway Fee, Entrance to the Park and tour thourgh the Park with Wildlife Guide. If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone or via our Butterfly Contact Form.
Price is Excl.:
- Lunch
- Tips to guides and drivers
Product Description
Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka is a 308.21 km² sanctuary established in 1972, famous for its large elephant population, diverse birdlife, and open, grassland habitat that allows for easy wildlife viewing. Originally created to house elephants displaced by the Udawalawe Reservoir, it now serves as a protected area and a popular tourist destination. Butterfly tours offer you this Exclusive 1 day trip for 2 person for a price of: $ 215,–
Udawalawe National Park is famous for its elephant population, but it hosts a variety of other wildlife as well. Some notable species you’re likely to encounter:
- Mammals
- Sri Lankan spotted deer (axis axis)
- Water buffalo
- Leopards (rarer sightings; mostly in the park’s periphery)
- Sloth bear
- Rusty-spotted cat (occasionally spotted)
- Semi-aquatic and small mammals like wild boar, jackals, and monitor lizards
- Birds
- Painted stork
- Open-billed stork
- black-headed ibis
- Sri Lankan junglefowl
- Sri Lankan lynx-eyed bird species such as the crested serpent eagle and grey heron
- Various eagles, kites, and waterbirds around the reservoirs
- Key Features:
- Location: Situated in the border of Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, about 165 km from Colombo.
- The Tour: Pick-up from any hotel in the South of Sri Lanka at 4:30 AM or 12:00 PM back in hotel about 13:00 PM or 7:30 PM
- Habitat: A mix of grasslands, marshes, and scrubland, with the Udawalawe Reservoir at its center. Its open plains make it an excellent place for spotting elephants, unlike Sri Lanka’s more densely forested parks.
- Wildlife: Known for its high concentration of Sri Lankan elephants and numerous water birds. Other animals include buffaloes, crocodiles, sambar deer, leopards, and various reptiles and birds.
- Purpose: Created to provide a sanctuary for displaced wildlife and to protect the catchment area of the Udawalawe Reservoir, which is vital for agriculture and hydropower generation.
- Best time for sightings: The best times to see large herds of elephants are typically in the early morning (6:30 am to 10:00 am) and late afternoon (4:00 pm to 6:30 pm).
- Tourism: It is the third-most visited park in Sri Lanka, making it a popular destination for wildlife safaris.
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