Safari Udawalawe National Park

USD 330.00 for 02 Pax

Trip starts from Colombo or Negombo and drive to Udawalawe via Rathnapura, It is about 180 km and about 4 hrs drive. Reach to Udawalawa and after the lunch leave for safari in a Jeep.Udawalawe is undoubtedly the best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year: there are about 500 elephants in the park and they often roam in herds of up to 100. Udawalawe National Park is unique in terms of consistency in numbers of elephants roaming the park: it has no a seasonal variation in herds of elephants. The best hours to visit the park are in the mornings and evenings. Late evening also affords the photographic opportunities in the backdrop of loveliest sunsets. Udawalawe has rich biodiversity. There are so many Species recorded from the park include 94 plants, 21 fish, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 184 birds (33 of which are endemic), and 43 mammals. Additionally, 135 species of butterflies are among the invertebrates found in Udawalawe. On completion visit the Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe.Sri Lankan Elephants are an endangered species and their survival in their natural habitats is threatened due to human activities. Elephants in the wild are constantly being killed, and many elephant calves become orphaned. In order to support these orphaned elephants, the Department of Wildlife Conservation set up the Elephant Transit Home within Udawalawe National Park with help from the Born Free Foundation. The elephant calves are released to the jungle after they become strong enough to survive in their natural habitats. As of 2017, 103 elephants had been released to the jungle.Return to Negombo or Colombo. ( 4 hrs drive )

Suggested departure time from Colombo is 6.30 AM

Tour Cost Includes:

• Transfers in an air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver guide from Colombo / Negombo to Udawlawe and back
• Lunch at Udawalawe
• Safari in Yala  National Park by a Jeep, Including entrance tickets
• Entrance tickets to Elephant Transit home
• Refreshments.

Tour cost excludes:

• Any item not mentioned above
• Tips ( At your discretion )