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4.9 24 experiences from US$ 20 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Udawalawe National Park Private Safari: See Elephants
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Udawalawe National Park Private Safari: See ElephantsPrivate safari jeep tour through Udawalawe National Park starting at dawn or midday, with a driver-guide and hotel pickup included, spot elephants.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 14:00 · Pickup optional★ 4.97 (1,848)4hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant Spotting
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Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant SpottingPrivate 4-hour safari in Udawalawe with open jeep and experienced driver-guide. Hotel pickup, water, and park entry included. Best for elephant viewing in Sri Lanka.Every day · 06:00, 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup optional · Ages 6–55★ 4.97 (180)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Udawalawe Safari: 3-Hour Private Jeep & Elephant Sightings
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Udawalawe Safari: 3-Hour Private Jeep & Elephant Sightings3-hour private safari in Udawalawe National Park with tracker and park entry included. Search for wild elephants across 120 sq miles of grassland. Hotel pickup within 5km.Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.85 (302)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 26per person

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Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari: Elephants & Birds
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Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari: Elephants & Birds★ 4.97 (178)4h 30mENfromUS$ 30per person
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian Elephants
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Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian Elephants★ 5.00 (156)4hENfromUS$ 20per person
Yala Safari Private Day Trip from Galle: 4-Hour Jeep Safari
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Yala Safari Private Day Trip from Galle: 4-Hour Jeep Safari★ 4.67 (81)7h–13hENfromUS$ 105per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Elephants
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Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Elephants★ 4.92 (79)3hENfromUS$ 22per person
Ella day trip from Colombo: Train ride, tea factory & waterfalls
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Ella day trip from Colombo: Train ride, tea factory & waterfalls★ 4.89 (74)10h–12hENfromUS$ 145per person
Udawalawe Safari with Private Jeep & Experienced Guide
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Udawalawe Safari with Private Jeep & Experienced Guide★ 5.00 (66)4h–5hENfromUS$ 25per person

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Private Udawalawe Jeep Safari: 3-Hour Wildlife Tour Experience
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Private Udawalawe Jeep Safari: 3-Hour Wildlife Tour ExperienceBook a private 3-hour jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park. See wild elephants, buffalo, and birds with an expert local guide. Hotel pickup included.Every day · Pickup optional · Ages 6–60★ 4.93 (28)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Udawalawe Safari: Wild Elephants & Jungle Wildlife 3-4 Hours
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Udawalawe Safari: Wild Elephants & Jungle Wildlife 3-4 HoursHalf-day safari in Udawalawe National Park with tracker and 4WD jeep. See elephants, jungle cats, and resident herd. Hotel pickup included, 3-4 hours.Every day · 05:30 and 14:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.81 (16)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Private Safari Tour in Udawalawe National Park: Wildlife Watching
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Private Safari Tour in Udawalawe National Park: Wildlife WatchingPrivate safari tour in Udawalawe National Park with English-speaking guide, jeep, meals and bottled water included.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 4.96 (46)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide
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Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with GuidePrivate safari tour of Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka with your own 4x4 jeep and English-speaking guide. Watch for Asian elephants, water buffalo.Every day · First departure 01:30, last 17:30★ 5.00 (12)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant Sightings
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Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant SightingsFull-day private safari in Udawalawe National Park with elephant herds, expert driver-guide, and flexible start times. Includes park entry, water, snacks, and hotel pickup.Every day · 05:30 and 10:00 · Pickup optional · Ages 6–60★ 4.91 (23)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Wildlife Tour
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Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Wildlife TourPrivate 4x4 safari through Udawalawe National Park with experienced guide, binoculars and bottled water included, spot wild elephants.Every day · 05:30, 09:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.89 (35)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per group
Sinharaja Forest trek from Bentota: Private day trip with lunch
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Sinharaja Forest trek from Bentota: Private day trip with lunchTrek through Sri Lanka's UNESCO rainforest with a guide and swim in a natural waterfall. Includes authentic rice and curry lunch and private transport from Bentota.Every day · First departure 04:30, last 10:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.70 (10)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Elephant Tour
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Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Elephant TourPrivate safari through Udawalawe National Park with 4x4 vehicle and expert guide. Spot Asian elephants, leopards, and water buffalo. Morning, afternoon, or full-day options.Every day · 05:30 and 14:30 · Pickup optional★ 4.71 (14)4h–14hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per group
Yala Full Day Safari: Private Jeep, Leopards & Lunch
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Yala Full Day Safari: Private Jeep, Leopards & LunchFull-day private safari in Yala National Park with experienced driver, hotel pickup and picnic lunch included. Deep routes built for leopard spotting and wildlife photography.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 05:45 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (10)12h–16hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Double Safari Day Trip from Negombo: Yala & Udawalawe
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Double Safari Day Trip from Negombo: Yala & UdawalaweTwo national parks, two safaris, one day from Negombo with private jeep, experienced driver-guide, all entry fees and lunch included, watch elephants.Every day · First departure 03:30, last 05:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.93 (29)13h–17hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 210per person

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2-Day Yala & Udawalawe Safari Tour with Hotel & Meals
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2-Day Yala & Udawalawe Safari Tour with Hotel & MealsExperience wild elephants and leopards on a 2-day Sri Lanka safari. Includes Yala, Udawalawe, hotel stay, meals, private guide & all fees.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 11:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (12)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 375per person
Udawalawe National Park jeep safari from Ella: Wild elephants
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Udawalawe National Park jeep safari from Ella: Wild elephantsHalf-day jeep safari from Ella or Bandarawela into Udawalawe National Park with a three-hour drive, lunch and hotel pickup included.Every day · 06:00 and 09:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (3)8h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
Udawalawe Private Safari with Picnic: Elephants in 2–4 Hours
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Udawalawe Private Safari with Picnic: Elephants in 2–4 HoursPrivate 4WD safari in Udawalawe National Park with dedicated English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, water and a curated picnic.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 16:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (3)2h–4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Yala Safari & Ella Day Trip from Galle: Private Jeep Tour
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Yala Safari & Ella Day Trip from Galle: Private Jeep TourFull day tour from Galle combining Yala National Park safari with leopards and elephants, waterfall visit, mountain hike and historic railway bridge crossing.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 08:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (1)13h–16h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 225per person

Udawalawa at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29

  • Most booked: Udawalawe National Park Private Safari: See Elephants, US$ 25 (4h, 4.97★ · 1,848).
  • Top rated: Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant Spotting, US$ 30 (4h, 4.97★ · 180).
  • Best value: Udawalawe Safari: 3-Hour Private Jeep & Elephant Sightings, US$ 26 (3h 30m, 4.85★ · 302).

Of the 24 experiences: 24 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 23 with hotel pickup and 16 bookable last-minute.

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