Sri Lanka
Destinations
From ancient cities and sacred temples to tea-covered mountains, national parks and tropical beaches, Sri Lanka offers a remarkable variety of experiences within one island. Explore the places our guests ask for most and where every great itinerary begins.
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is a well-known wildlife destination where visitors travel to experience Sri Lanka's natural habitats. Explore what makes the park distinctive and plan practical details before choosing an appropriate safari experience. https://serenlankatravels.com/destinations/udawalawe
Udawalawe National Park's open plains and reservoir make elephant sightings almost certain on every safari, with herds grazing in full view rather than hidden in scrub. Water buffalo, crocodiles, jackals and rich birdlife share the park.
Next door, the Elephant Transit Home cares for orphaned calves and releases them back into the wild – feeding times are open to visitors.
Why VisitUdawalawe
- Near-guaranteed elephant sightings
- Open plains ideal for photography
- Elephant Transit Home
- Easy pairing with Yala or the hill country
Best time to visit
Year-round; May to September is driest with elephants concentrated at the water.
Suggested length of stay
1 night
Getting there
About 4 hours from Colombo; 2 hours from Ella or Yala.
ExploreNearby
Yala
Sri Lanka's most famous national park – leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles across a landscape of scrub, lagoons and beach.
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Ella
A small mountain town wrapped in tea gardens and cloud forest – the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and some of the island's most photographed scenery.
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Sinharaja
Sri Lanka's last great lowland rainforest – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of endemic birds, giant trees, waterfalls and guided jungle treks.
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