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Udawalawe Safari Day Trip: Witness Elephants & Wildlife in Sri Lanka With Free Pick-Up & Drop-off
4.9
70 Ratings
Bentota
Embark on an unforgettable Udawalawe Safari Day Trip in Sri Lanka. Witness majestic elephants and diverse wildlife with free pick-up and drop-off included. Book now!
Embark on an unforgettable Udawalawe Safari Day Trip in Sri Lanka. Witness majestic elephants and diverse wildlife with free pick-up and drop-off included. Book now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Udawalawe National Park - Framed by soaring highlands on its northern boundary, the Udawalawe National Park is one of the world’s best places to see wild elephants. Largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest, it’s also one of the best national parks in Sri Lanka for game spotting.
- Udawalawe National Park - Framed by soaring highlands on its northern boundary, the Udawalawe National Park is one of the world’s best places to see wild elephants. Largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest, it’s also one of the best national parks in Sri Lanka for game spotting.
What's Included
- Private Safari Jeep
- National Park Entry Fees
- Elephant Transit Home Entry Fees
- Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver-Guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Private Safari Jeep
- National Park Entry Fees
- Elephant Transit Home Entry Fees
- Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver-Guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Additional Information
The Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip is offered by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists staying in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara, Maggona, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, and Rathgama. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are provided from these locations.
For those eager to experience a…
The Udawalawe Safari Private Day Trip is offered by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists staying in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara, Maggona, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, and Rathgama. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are provided from these locations.
For those eager to experience a thrilling wildlife safari and observe large herds of elephants along with various other animals, Udawalawe National Park is the perfect destination. It is one of the most popular day trips in Sri Lanka.
Attractions & Activities:
- Enjoy a 3-hour Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park
- Visit the Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
Inclusions:
- Complimentary Pick-up & Drop-off
- Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver-Guide
- All Entry Fees
- Private Safari Jeep
- Lunch
- Mineral Water
Exclusions:
- Drinks
- Tips
Key Points:
- Tours commence from pick-up points at 4am, 7am, and 10:30am.
This is a Private All-Inclusive package with no hidden costs.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
Location
Bentota
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
4.9
(70 Ratings)
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Joe
Sep 25, 2025
Amazing Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home – Excellent Service from Bentota Travel Mart - We booked this trip directly through Tripadvisor, and everything was handled by Bentota Travel Mart with great professionalism. From the very start, communication was smooth and booking was easy. We had the option of different pick-up times and chose 4am — our driver and host, Pasindu, arrived early, the car was spotless, and he made the long journey comfortable by sharing local knowledge and insights along the way.
The safari itself was conducted by a local park driver arranged separately, and it was an unforgettable experience. The safari lasted around three hours, and while wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, we were incredibly fortunate. We saw 16 elephants up close, plus monkeys, deer, crocodiles, a huge iguana, a chameleon, and a wonderful variety of birds. The driver’s keen eyesight meant we spotted animals we would have otherwise missed.
Afterward, we visited the Elephant Transit Home (ETH), where dozens of baby elephants are cared for before being released back into the wild. Watching them being fed was both heartwarming and fascinating. It was slightly difficult to see the handlers occasionally using sticks to keep the young elephants in line, but this was explained and it seemed to be done sparingly, with the animals’ safety in mind.
Lunch was included (only soft drinks cost extra) and the food was delicious. Overall, Bentota Travel Mart delivered everything they promised: punctual, tidy, well-organized, and stress-free. This was a 5-star service from start to finish, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for anyone considering a safari or tour in Sri Lanka.
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Paulpx2190oj
Sep 20, 2025
An excellent morning safari trip - Our safari trip to Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka was nothing short of spectacular thanks to our lovely driver.
The safari experience was great! The highlight, of course, was the elephants. Udawalawe is famous for its large population of wild elephants, as well as stopping off at elephant orphanage afterwards to witness them up close being feed and interacting with one another. The safari guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure to stop at all the right spots so we could get the best view without disturbing the animals.
We also saw a range of other wildlife, including water buffalo, deer and even an elusive leopard! The birdlife was equally impressive, with a variety of species like eagles, kingfishers, and storks soaring overhead. The guide knew exactly where to look!
Udawalawe is a great spot to go for anyone looking to explore Sri Lanka's natural beauty.
Bentota Travel Mart were amazing organising this trip from pick up from our hotel, to lunch being included, it was an amazing day, we recommend them very highly, thank you.
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Sarah
Sep 9, 2025
Just amazing - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had an absolutely fantastic safari today! Dinesh was kind, a great driver and he managed to spot our very first elephant before we had even entered the park. From beginning to end, the experience was flawless.
We were lucky enough to encounter over 15 elephants up close, including a family group with playful youngsters. Along the way we also saw crocodiles both in and out of the water, magnificent water buffalo, graceful deer, colourful bee-eaters, soaring sea eagles, and so much more. A truly unforgettable day.
Add to these great communication with Bentota Travel mark from booking to the final arrangements the day before our Safari.
I am happy to recommend Bentota Travel Mart😀
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Hedleyuk
Sep 1, 2025
Top rated trip with everything included - This trip was excellent from start to finish. It was the right decision to book a trip that had everything included - transport, guide, entry fees, lunch etc etc. Terrific communication with the tour operator beforehand with all arrangements confrimed with a phone call from them. Picked up on time from our hotel (The Fortress) by a very helpful driver. Just the two of us in our jeep with a knowledgeable guide who knew the park well and so was able to show us the herds of elephants at close range and point out all the other wildlife including crocodiles. Lunch was provided nearby followed by a visit to the Elephant Transition Station then a comfortable drive back to the hotel. Really good value with no hidden extras. Highly recommended.
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Louisewy4276qu
Aug 19, 2025
Excellent safari from an excellent travel company - Bentota Travel Mart had been excellent at communication via WhatsApp so knew exactly what the trip involved, who was driving us, what vehicle was picking us up.
Safari guide was excellent, he picked up on what we wanted to see, how long we wanted to see specific animals for. He was very knowledgeable.
Elephant Transit Home was excellent, particularly as we did not know what to expect, so many elephants and baby elephants!!
Our trip guide, Pasidu, was very flexible to our needs throughout the day.
Would absolutely go with Bentota Travel Mart again!
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Catherine
Aug 12, 2025
Excellent trip - We booked a few trips through Bentota travel mart, some through trip advisor then directly. Really impressed with the organisation, quality of the drivers and trip content itself. Udawalawa is well worth the visit.
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Julie
Jul 24, 2025
Exceptional Safari Experience and Elephant Transition home trip - We had an unforgettable day trip safari with superb service from start to finish.
Our guide was knowledgable and ensured we got the best spots to watch the amazing wild life.
This included numerous encounters with elephants. Our chauffeur for the trip was excellent.
The food for lunch was lovely too.
Then we moved onto the baby elephant transition home for rescued elephants being raised to go back into the wild home, this was fantastic too.
I would highly recommend this trip!
Thanks
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D2758hdjaneo
Jun 6, 2025
Best day safari! - Absolutely fantastic a ten star review if I could. Best day safari ever! Our guide was so knowledgeable and could spot even the chameleons whilst we were moving. Defo recommend. It is our first trip to Sri Lanka and to see so many elephants in their natural habitat was amazing. Loved every moment.
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Paul_h
May 16, 2025
Excellent Safari Day - Really good experience excellent safari.
No problems with this day out. Took early safari as more chance to see wildlife.
Long day but so worth it. Really good service from start to finish.
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105mohammeda
Jul 23, 2025
It was a scam. Very very very few animals. I saw ..3 elephants.. iguana.. water buffalo.. cows ... alligator from far - Scam I give it( - 10 )there was nothing to see . No animals. It was a scam. Very very very few animals. I saw ..3 elephants.. iguana.. water buffalo.. cows ... alligator from far
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