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Udawalawe Safari: Elephant Herds and Scenic Views
5.0
19 Ratings
Hambantota
Explore Udawalawe’s diverse ecosystems and witness majestic elephants. Join expert guides for an unforgettable wildlife adventure from Hambanthota Port.
Explore Udawalawe’s diverse ecosystems and witness majestic elephants. Join expert guides for an unforgettable wildlife adventure from Hambanthota Port.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Udawalawe National Park - Situated in southern Sri Lanka, Udawalawe National Park is a celebrated wildlife sanctuary covering over 30,000 hectares. Established in 1972, it offers a stunning landscape of grasslands, forests, and the Udawalawe reservoir, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is renowned for its significant elephant…
- Udawalawe National Park - Situated in southern Sri Lanka, Udawalawe National Park is a celebrated wildlife sanctuary covering over 30,000 hectares. Established in 1972, it offers a stunning landscape of grasslands, forests, and the Udawalawe reservoir, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is renowned for its significant elephant population, with sightings almost certain. Visitors can also encounter leopards, water buffalo, deer, and a variety of bird species, including eagles and kingfishers. Open throughout the year, Udawalawe is ideal for Jeep safaris and birdwatching. It also contributes to conservation efforts, such as hosting the Elephant Transit Home for orphaned elephants.
What's Included
- Toyota Hilux Jeep
- Maximum of 7 passengers per jeep
- Fruits
- Bottled water
- Experienced Driver
- Hambantota port pick and drop
- Cool box
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Toyota Hilux Jeep
- Maximum of 7 passengers per jeep
- Fruits
- Bottled water
- Experienced Driver
- Hambantota port pick and drop
- Cool box
- Binoculars
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets for the Udawalawe National Park and Elephant transit home
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets for the Udawalawe National Park and Elephant transit home
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This Udawalawe Safari tour presents a distinctive experience by merging wildlife adventure with stunning landscapes. Unlike other safaris, it offers the exceptional chance to explore the varied ecosystems of Udawalawe National Park, which include open grasslands, dense forests, and the picturesque Udawalawe Reservoir. What distinguishes this tour is the…
This Udawalawe Safari tour presents a distinctive experience by merging wildlife adventure with stunning landscapes. Unlike other safaris, it offers the exceptional chance to explore the varied ecosystems of Udawalawe National Park, which include open grasslands, dense forests, and the picturesque Udawalawe Reservoir. What distinguishes this tour is the opportunity to observe large herds of elephants in their natural environment, along with other wildlife such as water buffalo, deer, and numerous bird species. Expert guides lead the tour, providing insights into the park’s rich flora and fauna. The tour guarantees an unforgettable journey into the heart of Sri Lanka’s wildlife.
Location
Hambantota Port
Please meet us at Hambantota port.
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
5.0
(19 Ratings)
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Ken
Feb 5, 2026
Elephants, Crocs, Buffalo Oh My! Mahash with Siduka Tours!!!:) - What an experience to see Elephants roaming everywhere. We also saw water buffalo, crocodiles, monkeys, and many species of birds and we traveled with Mahesh through the park. He took time to stop for photos and get up close. We were thankful he didn’t just go to the easy spots but sought out any private places. The ride was comfortable. We would definitely book Dinuka tours again.
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Medlowbath34
Dec 7, 2025
Go with Dinuka Safari for Udawalawe. - In a word excellent. It went perfectly. We saw what we went to see and more. Our driver was terrific at spotting and, unlike some of the other jeeps on safari in Udawalawe, Dinuka stopped by a water hole for a morning tea and refreshment. We came away thoroughly impressed and have no hesitation recommending Dinuka Safari. The only criticism we make -they need a much larger sign stating the name of the Company in big bright letters. It was not easy finding the company name amongst all the other local operators standing at the gate when we disembarked the cruise ship and, of course if you happen to ask anyone, as we did, they just say "don't know". So, a very large brightly painted sign waving about at the port gate would help immensely. But that is our only criticism. The safari was well worth it and, we are so glad we booked it rather than booking a cruise ship shore excursion.
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Max_a
Nov 19, 2025
Rewarding experience with Dinuka Safari from Hambantota Port. - Dinuka Safari offered a comprehensive & thrilling jeep experience of the Udawalawe National Park followed by the Elephant transit home/orphanage. The cost was not prohibitive and worked out to be good value. Our driver was terrific and a great spotter. We saw more than we expected. We would recommend Dinuka Safari.
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Chanakamadushankar
May 8, 2025
Very great experience at udawalawa National Park - Our only goal was to see the beautiful sight of elephants, and our goal was truly achieved. Udawalawe National Park is truly wonderful. Thank you very much for a wonderful safari trip.
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R7416kpjasming
Apr 18, 2025
Good safari tour - I going with Dinuka safari it hos very good service then my gf and me enjoy driver very good we recommend safari tour thanku very our driver Dilka
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T9619esrichardg
Feb 24, 2025
Well organised and professionally delivered - Normally it is a bit of a risk when booking something via TA, however this time it all went very smoothly. Communication up front was great with all questions answered very promptly and clearly. Pick up from the port gate was on time and transport to the Park was well organised. Even though the driver spoke very little English he was able to make himself understood. He was extremely attentive, polite and friendly, and made sure we were directed to all the correct gates for payment on entry (We used local currency.) The orphanage experience was so cute, but be advised to get there earlier (we arrived at 09.30 and it started at 10.30.) Hoards of other groups arrive later. We then went onto the park, short ride across the dam, and set about our safari ride. We were fortunate to have a very well spoken English speaking guide to accompany us in the jeep. (Many of the other touristds just sat in the back of their jeeps without any commentary on what wildlife they were seeing). Safari was not on the same level as an African one, as species in the park were limited, but there were some lovely sights. Overall extremely well organised. Travel time to the park approx 1 hour 20 mins each way, and a tasty packed lunch provided. Thank you
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G8874ypjamesk
Feb 17, 2025
Had a wonderful time at udauwalawa national park with dinuka safari - had a wonderful time at Udawalawe National Park Udawalawe is another great safari destination in Sri Lanka, known for its large herds of wild elephants and stunning natural beauty. It is often less crowded than for a more peaceful experience, it was great experience
Did you get to see elephants up close? Udawalawe is famous for its elephant herds, and many visitors are lucky enough to see calves playing with each other or getting a drink from the park’s many waterholes. In addition to elephants, you may also see deer, crocodiles, and various bird species.
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Jollyhollers
Feb 14, 2025
Go wild for the day ! - After booking via Tripadvisor, we was kept updated on WhatsApp from Dinuka Safari, which was very reassuring.
After being transferred by air conditioned mini bus to the game reserve we then climbed into a six seater Toyota all terrain vehicle with our guide.
We saw many elephants along with an array of birds foxes and deer, to mention a few.
We stopped about halfway for a light lunch consisting of fruit freshly prepared by our driver on the tailgate of the vehicle, along with a lunch box that we had been given on our arrival.
We took lots of photos and videos of a really memorable day in our (nearly) wild adventure.
Well that’s another one ticked off the bucket list.
We can highly recommend this trip.
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Mary_d
Feb 13, 2025
Hambanata Elephants & orphanage - Brilliant trip and we saw so many elephants. Everything ran smoothly and we loved it.
Highly recommend.
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739rehanah
Jan 9, 2025
We did wonderful Safari tour with dinuka safari udauwalawa national park - A UdaWalawe Safari from Hambantota Port is truly an unforgettable adventure, providing you with the chance to witness *Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. From elephant herds to birdlife and the stunning landscapes of the park, your safari experience is bound to be one of the highlights of your trip. the elephant orphanage it's perfect really
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