Udawalawe National Park Nature and Wildlife Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Udawalawe Safari: 3-Hour Private Jeep & Elephant Sightings, US$ 26 per person (3h 30m, 4.85★ · 302).
- Top rated: Udawalawe Safari from Ella, Mirissa & Tangalle: Elephant Sighting Day Trip, US$ 75 per person (7h, 4.98★ · 89).
- Best value: Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian Elephants, US$ 20 per person (4h, 5.00★ · 156).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: US$ 20–US$ 365 (median US$ 93). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 30.
Of the 30 options: 30 with live guides in English, 30 with free cancellation, 28 with instant confirmation, 29 with hotel pickup, 18 kid-friendly, 26 private and 25 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Udawalawe National Park Nature and Wildlife Tours
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30 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Udawalawe Safari: 3-Hour Private Jeep & Elephant Sightings 3-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 available · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (302 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian Elephants Private half-day jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park with experienced guide and hotel pickup: spot Asian elephant herds in their natural habitat from an open 4x4 vehicle. Every day · 19 start times, 05:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (156 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 20 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife Jeep 3-hour open-jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park. Spot elephants, birds and wildlife with tracker. Includes pickup within 5km, water and max 6 per jeep. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.93 (241 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 23 per person
Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant Spotting Private 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 available · Ages 6–55 ★ 4.97 (182 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari: Elephants & Birds Guided wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park with a driver-guide who has over 10 years of experience spotting elephants and bird species. Every day · 05:30, 09:30, 13:30 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (180 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visit Udawalawe National Park jeep safari with Elephant Transit Home visit, pickup included from your Sri Lankan hotel, experienced driver-guide, entry fees and water. Every day · 19 start times, 02:30 to 15:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.71 (62 reviews) Duration: 3h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Udawalawe Safari from Ella, Mirissa & Tangalle: Elephant Sighting Day Trip Watch wild elephants up close on a day trip to Udawalawe from Ella, Mirissa, or Tangalle. Includes hotel pickup, jeep safari, and local driver for a seamless wildlife escape. Every day · 05:30 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.98 (89 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Elephants Private safari through Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka with expert guide and jeep transport: see elephant herds, water buffalo. Every day · 05:30 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.92 (79 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Private Safari Tour in Udawalawe National Park: Wildlife Watching Private 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 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Udawalawe Safari from Galle: 4-hour game drive with elephants Safari Jeep tour of Udawalawe National Park from Galle, Mirissa or Ella with hotel pickup, wildlife tracker and park entry included. Every day · 6 start times, 04:00 to 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (33 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 190 per person
Private Udawalawe Jeep Safari: 3-Hour Wildlife Tour Experience Book 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 · No fixed time · Pickup available · Ages 6–60 ★ 4.93 (28 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4 Private Udawalawe National Park safari in a 4x4 jeep with Elephant Transit Home visit. See wild elephants, water buffalo, leopards. Hotel pickup included. Every day · 13 start times, 06:00 to 15:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.31 (26 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant Sightings Full-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 available · Ages 6–60 ★ 4.91 (23 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Elephant Tour Private 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 available ★ 4.71 (14 reviews) Duration: 4h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per group
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with Guide Private 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 · 6 start times, 01:30 to 17:30 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per group
Compare 15 more options for Udawalawe National Park Nature and Wildlife Tours
From US$ 30 per person · 3 h to 14 h
Udawalawe Safari: Wild Elephants & Jungle Wildlife 3-4 Hours Half-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 available · All ages ★ 4.81 (16 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch & Transfers Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.63 (8 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · AR · TA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Udawalawe Safari Day Tour from Colombo: See Wild Elephants Private safari jeep with English or German-speaking guide to Udawalawe National Park, 165 km from Colombo. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:30 and 20:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 365 per person
Udawalawe National Park safari from Colombo: Wild elephants Safari jeep tour through Udawalawe National Park from Colombo with private transport, English-speaking guide, park entry and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.67 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 198 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ahangama: 3-Hour Jeep Safari Jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park from Ahangama with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and three hours exploring marshes. Every day · 09:30 and 11:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Galle: Private Jeep Tour Private safari tour from Galle to Udawalawe National Park with a guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Every day except Friday · 08:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 65 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Galle: 3-Hour Jeep Tour Three-hour jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park from Galle with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 09:30 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: 3-hour jeep wildlife tour Three-hour jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park from Bentota with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Udawalawe National Park safari from Colombo: Spot wild elephants Jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park from Colombo with Elephant Transit Home visit, park entry and lunch included. Live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Galle to Ella Safari Tour: 9 Hours Wildlife Transfer Nine-hour transfer from Galle to Ella with a 4-hour game drive through Udawalawe National Park, spotting elephants and wildlife en route. Every day · 03:30 and 06:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 230 per person
Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari Day Trip from Negombo Day trip from Negombo to Udawalawe National Park with hotel pickup, a 4x4 jeep safari, king coconut and water, and a professional driver. Every day · 05:00, 05:30 and 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Open-Top Jeep Wildlife Tour Open-top jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park with a local guide and air-conditioned transport: spot elephants, buffalo, deer and crocodiles around the reservoir. Every day · 04:00, 06:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per group
Udawalawe National Park day tour from Colombo: Wild elephants Day tour from Colombo to Udawalawe National Park with private 4WD jeep, professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and national park fees included. Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 173 per person
Morning Private Safari at Udawalawe National Park: Elephants Private morning safari in Udawalawe National Park with a live English-speaking guide, pickup included, and breakfast. Elephants come close to the vehicle on the man-made lake. Every day · 05:30 · Pickup available · Ages 18–55 Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private 4x4 Wildlife Tour Private 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 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per group
The top 12 of 30 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udawalawe Safari: 3-Hour Private Jeep & Elephant SightingsOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 26 per person | 3h 30m | 4.85★ · 302 | Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Udawalawe Safari from Ella, Mirissa & Tangalle: Elephant Sighting Day TripTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 75 per person | 7h | 4.98★ · 89 | Every day · 05:30 and 12:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari: Asian ElephantsBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 20 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 156 | Every day · 19 start times, 05:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari: 3-Hour Elephant & Wildlife JeepPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 23 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 241 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park: Private Jeep Safari & Elephant SpottingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 30 per person | 4h | 4.97★ · 182 | Every day · 06:00, 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari: Elephants & BirdsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 30 per person | 4h 30m | 4.97★ · 180 | Every day · 05:30, 09:30, 13:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park safari tour with elephant sanctuary visitPickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 3h–14h | 4.71★ · 62 | Every day · 19 start times, 02:30 to 15:00 | English |
| Udawalawe National Park Safari: Private Jeep with ElephantsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 22 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 79 | Every day · 05:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Private Safari Tour in Udawalawe National Park: Wildlife WatchingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 39 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 46 | Every day · 05:30 | English |
| Udawalawe Safari from Galle: 4-hour game drive with elephantsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 190 per person | 10h | 4.94★ · 33 | Every day · 6 start times, 04:00 to 09:00 | English |
| Private Udawalawe Jeep Safari: 3-Hour Wildlife Tour ExperiencePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 25 per person | 3h 30m | 4.93★ · 28 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home with Private 4x4Pickup offered | US$ 24 per person | 3h–4h | 4.31★ · 26 | Every day · 13 start times, 06:00 to 15:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch & Transfers (US$ 175 per person) · Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari Day Trip from Negombo (US$ 145 per person)