Tour Highlights
- Private hotel pickup and return
- Udawalawe National Park
- 4x4 jeep safari
- Excellent opportunity to see wild elephants
- Private vehicle with driver
- Optional Elephant Transit Home visit
- Suitable for couples, families and groups
- Morning or afternoon safari options
- Flexible pickup locations
Where Can We Pick You Up?
Private Udawalawe day tours can be arranged from:
- Ahungalla
- Balapitiya
- Bentota
- Induruwa
- Beruwala
- Hikkaduwa
- Galle
- Unawatuna
- Koggala
- South Coast hotels
- Colombo
- Other locations on request
The final departure time and price depend on your hotel location.
Suggested Udawalawe Safari Itinerary
Hotel Pickup
Your private driver will meet you at your hotel at the agreed time.
Relax in your private vehicle as you travel towards Udawalawe.
Arrive in Udawalawe
On arrival, change from your private road vehicle to a 4x4 safari jeep.
The safari jeep is specially used for travelling inside the national park.
Udawalawe National Park Safari
Enter the park and begin your wildlife safari.
Udawalawe is particularly popular with travellers hoping to see Sri Lankan elephants in a natural environment.
During the safari you may also see:
- Water buffalo
- Spotted deer
- Monkeys
- Crocodiles
- Monitor lizards
- Peacocks
- Eagles
- Water birds
- Other wildlife
Wildlife sightings depend on nature and cannot be guaranteed.
Optional Elephant Transit Home
You can also request a visit to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.
This can be added before or after the safari when the operating times fit your itinerary.
Please request this when sending your enquiry.
Lunch or Refreshment Stop
Time can be allowed for lunch or refreshments in the Udawalawe area.
Meals are not included unless specifically mentioned in your quotation.
Return to Your Hotel
After your safari, meet your private driver again and travel back to your hotel or agreed drop-off location.
Morning or Afternoon Safari?
You can request either a morning or afternoon safari.
The best choice depends on:
- Your hotel location
- Travel distance
- Safari availability
- Weather
- Your preferred travel pace
When you send us your hotel location, we can recommend the most practical option.
Private Road Vehicle + Safari Jeep
Two vehicles are normally involved in this tour.
Private Vehicle
Your private car, SUV or van is used for:
Hotel → Udawalawe → Hotel
Safari Jeep
A 4x4 safari jeep is used inside:
Udawalawe National Park
The safari jeep is therefore charged separately unless it is specifically included in your quotation.
Choose Your Vehicle
Private Car
Up to 3 guests
From USD 70 per day
Private SUV
Up to 3 guests
From USD 80 per day
Family Van
Up to 5 guests
From USD 80 per day
Small Group Van
Up to 9 guests
From USD 90 per day
Group Coach
Up to 16 guests
From USD 150 per day
Larger groups can be quoted separately.
Udawalawe Safari Tour Price
The final price depends on:
- Pickup location
- Vehicle category
- Travel distance
- Number of travellers
- Safari jeep
- National park entrance fees
- Optional Elephant Transit Home visit
Private Car Transport
From USD 70 per vehicle
Includes up to:
100 km
Additional mileage:
Private Car: USD 0.50 per km.
Please Note
The published private-driver price does not automatically include:
- Safari jeep
- National park tickets
- Elephant Transit Home entrance
- Meals
Your quotation will clearly show the total price based on your actual trip.
What's Included?
Depending on your confirmed quotation:
- Private vehicle
- Professional, well-mannered English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup
- Transport to Udawalawe
- Return to your hotel
- Standard mileage allowance
- Agreed sightseeing route
- Fuel
- Tolls & parking
- Vehicle insurance
- Driver accommodation
Not Included Unless Stated
- Udawalawe National Park entrance tickets
- Safari jeep
- Elephant Transit Home tickets
- Traveller meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Driver meals
Why Visit Udawalawe?
Famous for Wild Elephants
Udawalawe is one of Sri Lanka's most popular destinations for travellers hoping to see elephants in their natural habitat.
Excellent Wildlife Experience
The open landscapes make the safari enjoyable for wildlife viewing and photography.
Ideal from the South Coast
Udawalawe can be visited as a day trip from many popular southern beach areas.
Suitable for Families
The safari is popular with both adults and children and can be kept simple without adding too many extra stops.
Private Travel
Your road transport is arranged only for your travelling party.
Udawalawe Safari from Galle
Staying in Galle or Unawatuna?
We can arrange a private pickup from your hotel and take you directly to Udawalawe for your jeep safari.
After the safari, return to your south-coast hotel.
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota
Guests staying in Bentota, Induruwa or Beruwala can also book this private safari excursion.
Because the road journey is longer, an appropriate departure time will be recommended according to your safari schedule.
Udawalawe Safari from Ahungalla & Balapitiya
Pickup can be arranged from Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Kosgoda and nearby hotels.
This is a popular option for travellers staying on the south-west coast who want to add a wildlife experience to their beach holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Udawalawe or Yala Safari?
Choose Udawalawe if seeing wild elephants is one of your main interests.
Choose Yala if you want a safari particularly associated with the search for leopards as well as other wildlife.
Both parks offer very different experiences, and no wildlife sighting can be guaranteed.
Ready for an Udawalawe Safari?
Tell us:
- Tour date
- Hotel / pickup location
- Number of travellers
- Children's ages
- Preferred vehicle
- Morning or afternoon safari preference
- Whether you want the Elephant Transit Home
We will prepare your private Udawalawe Safari day-tour quotation.
Sri Lanka Chauffeur Guides
Email: srilankachauffeurguides@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +94 75 462 4624
Address: No. 305, Galle Road Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Operated and managed by Look Lanka Tours
SLTDA Registration No: SLTDA/SQA/TA/02500 Travel Agent Licence No: TA/2026/0323
