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Discover the best top things to do in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka including Udawalawa National Park Safari, Udawalawe National Park, Elephant Transit Home (ETH), Visit Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawe Dam.
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1. Udawalawa National Park Safari
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By JNP2014Ltd - East Anglia, United Kingdom
It was an early start to get the park from where we were staying on the coast but well worth it. We got to see so many animals including of course elephants.
2. Udawalawe National Park
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4.5 based on 3,361 reviews
This park is home to several hundred elephants and other rare plants and wildlife.
Reviewed By 804shanelles
We had a really great safari experience with our guide Lahiru. He was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the wildlife. We saw lots of elephants, including a less than three week old baby elephant. There were several species of amazing birds - pelicans, herons, a stork, kingfishers, eagles, hornbills - a turtle, crocodiles, water buffalo, deer, even the notoriously shy jackal made an appearance! In hindsight, we wish we had asked for a little information about the conservation efforts of the national park - we would have loved to have learned a little more about what they do and why. So be sure to have some questions ready if you’re interested in this side of things too! Contact Lahiru via what’s app: +94 76 272 6799
3. Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
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4.5 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By sholendra - Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home is a facility within Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka that was established in 1995 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation. Its primary objective is to rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves for ultimate release back into the wild. Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) 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 facility was established under the 29th Amendment to the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance Part II. As of 8 February 2009, 39 orphaned elephant calves were being looked after.The elephant calves are released to the jungle after they become strong enough to survive in their natural habitats. As of 2008, sixty-five elephants had been released to the jungle. BEST PLACE FOR KIDS.
4. Visit Udawalawe National Park
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Live up to your inner explorer! Your journey will take you to Udawalawe National Park.Travel through the vast savanna, viewing the favorite creatures of wildlife enthusiasts and trek through the thick forests. This safari would also be an unforgettable bird watching experience.Dare to venture out and witness new sights, extraordinarily different from your usual safari.
Reviewed By Maggi113 - London, United Kingdom
Went on a morning jeep safari in this national park, arranged by our hotel. We saw so many elephants! including a couple of cute one month old babies. Many different animals in here - we saw jackals, bison, lizards and a lot of different birds. Great morning out, would recommend.
5. Udawalawe Dam
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By sholendra - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Awesome scenic view both sides of the dam.Could spot animals for water in the evening.Best place for some great photo shots.Highly suggested spectacular drive through in Udawalwe.
