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Ein ganzer Tag ab Colombo zum Nationalpark Udawalawe, dem Reservat, in dem Sri Lankas Elefanten am zuverlaessigsten gesehen werden, mit Jeep-Safari und Stopp am Elephant Transit Home.

Elefanten-Safari-Tagesausflug im Nationalpark Udawalawe ab Colombo: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $514 per person
Duration12 hours
Group sizeUp to 6 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo

Departures: 7:00 AM
12 hours
English
$514
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Udawalawe liegt am Rand der Trockenzone, etwa vier Stunden suedoestlich von Colombo, und ist der Park, zu dem Menschen gehen, wenn sie Elefanten sehen wollen statt auf sie zu hoffen. Das Reservat entstand um ein in den 1960er Jahren gebautes Reservoir, und das Grasland und Buschland, das das alte Ackerland ersetzte, passt Elefanten gut. Mehrere Hundert leben hier ganzjaehrig, Sichtungen sind also die Norm statt die Ausnahme.

Der Tag beginnt frueh wegen der Fahrt. Ihr Fahrer holt Sie an Ihrem Hotel in Colombo oder an der Kueste bei Wadduwa, Moratuwa oder Panadura ab, und die Strasse fuehrt suedwaerts an der Kokosnussguertel vorbei, bevor sie landeinwaerts durch das Edelsteinland von Ratnapura abbiegt. Es ist eine lange Strecke im Auto, mit ein paar Teestopps auf dem Weg.

Am Parkeingang wechseln Sie in einen Safari-Jeep mit einem Spurenleser fuer eine Pirschfahrt von etwa drei Stunden. Elefanten sind die Hauptattraktion, oft in Familiengruppen am Wasserrand, aber dieselbe Fahrt bringt auch Wasserbueffel, Axishirsche, Sambarhirsche, Krokodile im Reservoir und eine lange Liste von Voegeln zum Vorschein: Schlangenadler, Bienenfresser, Buntstoerche und, saisonal, Zugwatvoegel. Leoparden gibt es hier, werden aber selten gesehen, und jede Sichtung ist Glueck statt Erwartung.

Es gibt eine Mittagspause in einem Restaurant nahe dem Reservat, auf eigene Kosten, damit Sie bestellen koennen, was Sie moechten, und dann einen Stopp am Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Dies ist eine staatlich betriebene Einrichtung, in der verwaiste Kaelber fuer die Freilassung in die Wildnis aufgezogen werden statt fuer Reiten gehalten zu werden, und Besucher beobachten die Fuetterung von einer Plattform zu einer festgelegten Zeit.

Sie sind spaet am Abend zuruck in Colombo. Es ist ein wirklich langer Tag mit insgesamt etwa acht Stunden auf der Strasse, und er funktioniert am besten fuer Reisende, die den Park lieber in einem Zug richtig machen, als die Reise mit einer Uebernachtung zu unterbrechen.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

5:00 AM

Hotel pickup

Your driver collects you from your hotel in Colombo or on the coast at Wadduwa, Moratuwa or Panadura.

5:00 - 09 AM

Drive to Udawalawe

Roughly four hours by air-conditioned car, heading south along the coast then inland through Ratnapura, with a tea stop on the way.

9:00 - 12 AM

Safari jeep game drive

Transfer to an open safari jeep with a tracker and spend around three hours in the park looking for elephant herds, buffalo, crocodiles and birdlife.

12:00 - 13 PM

Lunch near the park

Break at a local restaurant close to the reserve. Lunch is at your own expense so you can choose your own dishes.

1:00 - 13 PM

Elephant Transit Home

Watch the feeding of orphaned calves at the state-run transit home, which rehabilitates young elephants for release into the wild.

1:45 - 18 PM

Return to Colombo

The drive back to your hotel, arriving in the early evening.

Detaillierter Ablauf

05:00

Hotel pickup

Your driver collects you from your hotel in Colombo or on the coast at Wadduwa, Moratuwa or Panadura.

05:00 - 09:00

Drive to Udawalawe

Roughly four hours by air-conditioned car, heading south along the coast then inland through Ratnapura, with a tea stop on the way.

09:00 - 12:00

Safari jeep game drive

Transfer to an open safari jeep with a tracker and spend around three hours in the park looking for elephant herds, buffalo, crocodiles and birdlife.

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch near the park

Break at a local restaurant close to the reserve. Lunch is at your own expense so you can choose your own dishes.

13:00 - 13:45

Elephant Transit Home

Watch the feeding of orphaned calves at the state-run transit home, which rehabilitates young elephants for release into the wild.

13:45 - 18:00

Return to Colombo

The drive back to your hotel, arriving in the early evening.

Inklusive

  • Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer
  • Abholung und Absetzen am Hotel in Colombo, Wadduwa, Moratuwa oder Panadura
  • Eintrittskarten fuer den Nationalpark Udawalawe
  • Safari-Jeep mit Spurenleser fuer die Pirschfahrt
  • Eintritt ins Elephant Transit Home
  • Flaschenwasser
  • aller Kraftstoff, Maut und Parken

Nicht inklusive

  • Mittagessen und andere Mahlzeiten
  • Getraenke
  • Trinkgelder fuer Fahrer, Guide und Jeep-Spurenleser
  • Kameragebuehren, falls berechnet
  • persoenliche Ausgaben
  • Reiseversicherung

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Hotel pickup in Colombo, Wadduwa, Moratuwa or Panadura, arranged when you book.

Wetter

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

Kostenlose Stornierung
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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Bewertungen

3.9/5
based on 11 reviews
Guide
3.9/5
Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Ipsita
January 16, 2023

It was a very nice safari with lots of sightings of elephants, crocodiles, water Buffalo, peacocks, jackals, mongoose, python and numerous species of birds. The park was not very crowded, hence allowed me to spend quality time at each sighting. The journey from Colombo was also very smooth in a good Toyota Prius car. The car had arrived for pickup on time at the hotel lobby.

5
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Bozdog
December 29, 2019

Long road to reach the park from Colombo, but worth it! Seen a lot of elefants, buffalos, lizards, large variaty of birds, turtles and even a crocodile. The safari experience is not very crowded (as I heard Yala is) and there was enough time to admire the park and the animals. The driver from Colombo to the park was reallt skilled and the guide was nice, but needs to improve his english a little bit. All in all, don’t regret the money I spent, even though I paid double as solo traveler.

5
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Anca
December 27, 2018

We had a wonderful time during the safari and the guide was very helpful and nice.

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Zeeshan
March 20, 2024

We have booked the safari for Udawalawa because we wanted to see elephants specially. But they tricked us and taken us to Wilpatu by saying that we will be able to see more animals along with the elephants in Wilpatu park. Overall it was a waste of money and time because we were not able to see a single elephant. We have just seen deers/ghazals and a peacock and that’s it. They reduced the time of safari to 2:30 minutes. I would really not recommend going for to Wilpatu and with them.

5
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Robbin
September 29, 2023

Het was fantastisch, heel veel wilde dieren gezien, en een prachtig park

5
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Ambre
August 12, 2023

Excellent ! Je recommande vivement. Merci à notre guide c’etait juste incroyable commise journée

5
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Traveller
March 19, 2022

Safe travel with careful driver. They were polite prompt and helpful. But be aware of the rainy days, then you will not only have to bring hat sneakers and sunscreen but also raincoats for jeep safari.

3
K
Kam
May 4, 2019

The guide was nice, but it did not have too many animals to see.

5
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Bianca
October 30, 2018

Tolle Aktivität, um die Biodiversität des Landes kennenzulernen!

Häufige Fragen

Hotel pickup in Colombo, Wadduwa, Moratuwa or Panadura, arranged when you book.
The price does not cover lunch and other meals; drinks; tips for the driver, guide and jeep tracker; camera fees where charged; personal expenses; travel insurance. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No, and anyone promising them is guessing. These are wild animals in open country. Early departures give the best odds because that is when animals are active and the light is good.
Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer, Abholung und Absetzen am Hotel in Colombo, Wadduwa, Moratuwa oder Panadura, Eintrittskarten fuer den Nationalpark Udawalawe, Safari-Jeep mit Spurenleser fuer die Pirschfahrt, Eintritt ins Elephant Transit Home, Flaschenwasser, aller Kraftstoff, Maut und Parken
The duration of the Elefanten-Safari-Tagesausflug im Nationalpark Udawalawe ab Colombo is typically 12 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
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December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.
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