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Private Safari Tour: Udawalawe National Park and Elephant Transit Home Visit
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Udawalawe
Embark on a private safari tour of Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit Home. Explore Sri Lanka’s largest animal sanctuary, spot elephants, leopards, and more from a 4x4 vehicle.
Embark on a private safari tour of Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit Home. Explore Sri Lanka’s largest animal sanctuary, spot elephants, leopards, and more from a 4x4 vehicle.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Udawalawe National Park - Enclosed by the towering highlands on its northern frontier, Uda Walawe National Park ranks among the finest locations globally to observe wild elephants in their natural habitat. Predominantly covered with savannahs and thicket woodlands, it stands out as one of the premier wildlife sanctuaries in Sri Lanka for spotting…
- Udawalawe National Park - Enclosed by the towering highlands on its northern frontier, Uda Walawe National Park ranks among the finest locations globally to observe wild elephants in their natural habitat. Predominantly covered with savannahs and thicket woodlands, it stands out as one of the premier wildlife sanctuaries in Sri Lanka for spotting various game.
- Elephant Transit Home (ETH) - Operated with support from the Born Free Foundation, this facility serves as a sanctuary for young elephants that have been left orphaned. Once they have undergone a period of recovery, these elephants are reintroduced into the wilderness, often within the confines of Uda Walawe National Park. While direct interaction with the elephants is not possible, watching them during their feeding times from a designated observation area can be an enjoyable experience.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Transportation in a Safari Jeep (maximum of 6 passengers per jeep)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Transportation in a Safari Jeep (maximum of 6 passengers per jeep)
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Take a tour of Udawalawe National Park with Elephant transit home visit, one of Sri Lanka’s largest animal sanctuaries. Because this is a private tour, you’ll have plenty of time to hear commentary about the wildlife you’ll see and ask questions. Keep an eye out for elephants, water buffalo, fox, leopards, and other animals from the comfort of a rugged…
Take a tour of Udawalawe National Park with Elephant transit home visit, one of Sri Lanka’s largest animal sanctuaries. Because this is a private tour, you’ll have plenty of time to hear commentary about the wildlife you’ll see and ask questions. Keep an eye out for elephants, water buffalo, fox, leopards, and other animals from the comfort of a rugged 4x4 vehicle. Morning or Afternoon options are available to suit your schedule.
Location
Hotel Niwahana
We will pick you up from your hotel in Udawalawa or you can come to Hotel Niwahana Udawalawa to start the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(18 Ratings)
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Sjphros
Aug 1, 2024
Great safari - We loved this park which respects elephants and feeds abandoned elephants to restore their freedom. 4x4 drivers are very careful and turn off their engines so as not to disturb the animals.
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Y383kqjulias
May 30, 2024
Good time - Beautiful national part with many elephants, peacocks and lizards. It was amazing time being in the natural animals environment
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Harith_k
Apr 10, 2024
Baby elephant - Baby elephant running for milk , must see place in srilanka, better if you go on November-December..
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Andrew_r
Feb 22, 2024
Superb Tour - Great safari!! We saw many Elephants so close! Our guide was super nice and did a great job spotting the animals. He also took brilliant photos!
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Teena_d
Jan 30, 2024
Recommended safari’s - Fabulous morning safari plus visit to Elephant Transit home. Friendly driver Pradeep who turned up on time and was very knowledgeable about the wildlife. We managed to see loads of elephants and birds.
Comfortable jeep. Great value for money
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Thebaileybearuk1
Jan 29, 2024
Elephants galore - Udawalawe National Park, located in Sri Lanka, is a remarkable destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Spanning over 30,000 hectares, this national park offers a unique and unforgettable experience, especially with its close proximity to the Elephant Transit Home.
One of the main highlights of Udawalawe National Park is its thriving population of elephants. The park is home to over 600 elephants, making it one of the best places in the world to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. The Elephant Transit Home, situated within the park, adds an extra layer of excitement and educational value to the overall experience.
The Elephant Transit Home is a rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured elephants. It aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these elephants until they are ready to be released back into the wild. Visitors to Udawalawe National Park have the opportunity to witness the feeding sessions at the transit home, where the baby elephants are bottle-fed with milk. This heartwarming sight allows visitors to understand the conservation efforts being made to protect these incredible animals.
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Nevenska
Jun 5, 2023
Flexible and rewarding - I could start the safari at the beforehand chosen time and we were very lucky to see elephants very close by as well as other animals. The elephant feeding at the elephant transit home was also very nice.
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Sasanka
Apr 17, 2023
Wonderful experience - We had such an amazing safari with Ceylon Nature Safari Jeep Tours. Communication was fab in the lead up and we were advised about the best time of day to see the animals. The tour was fantastic! Deshan explained many different types of animals and birds, pointing them out as we came across them. He was also very respectful of the animals - keeping distance and turning the engine off too (although we did have elephants walk very close to us several times! Such a brilliant safari, and we can’t wait until next time!
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Kenneth
Mar 27, 2022
Elephant Transit Home, milk feeding time - An excellent inste into the care of orphaned elephants, rehabilitation back into the reserve in new family troops when they reach 5yrs.
This was milk feeding of the young elephants, with was great to see.
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Annak8061qu
Jan 12, 2024
Fraud? - The starting location didn't exist. I didn't receive a response to my request. Ultimately, I couldn't take part in the activity I booked and paid for! I will try to get my money back
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