Udawalawe National Park rivals the savannahs of East Africa for wildlife viewing. Built around a massive reservoir, it is the best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian elephants roaming in their natural habitat, alongside water buffaloes, monitors, and diverse bird species.
Essential Trip Facts
Unique Activities in Udawalawe
What Not to Miss
Wild Elephant Herds
Encounter large family herds of elephants feeding and bathing near the open reservoir.
Elephant Transit Home
Watch orphaned baby elephants being fed milk before being rehabilitated and released.
Udawalawe Reservoir
Enjoy views of the massive lake framed by the distant misty peaks of the Sabaragamuwa range.
Diverse Wildlife
Spot jackals, spotted deer, wild boars, mugger crocodiles, and majestic eagles.
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