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Excursion de safari a Udawalawe desde Galle, Mirissa o Hikkaduwa

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Una excursion tierra adentro desde la costa sur a Udawalawe, el parque de elefantes mas fiable de Sri Lanka, incluyendo la alimentacion en el Elephant Transit Home para huerfanos.

Excursion de safari a Udawalawe desde Galle, Mirissa o Hikkaduwa: Datos clave

PriceFrom $82 per person
Duration5-9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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From Udawalawe: Udawalawe National Park Safari

Departures: 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
5 hours
English
$82
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From Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle: Udawalawe National Park Safari

Departures: 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
9 hours
English
$209
Cancelación gratuita

From Hikkaduwa: Udawalawe National Park Safari

Departures: 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
9 hours
English
$246
Cancelación gratuita

Descripción completa

Udawalawe esta a unas dos horas y media tierra adentro desde la franja de Galle-Mirissa y es el parque a elegir si quiere ver elefantes en lugar de apostar por un leopardo.

Se creo en 1972 para proteger la cuenca de un nuevo embalse, y las tierras de cultivo desplazadas se convirtieron en pastizal abierto. Esa historia es la razon por la que los animales aqui son visibles de una manera que no lo son en los parques boscosos: unos seiscientos elefantes residentes en terreno abierto sin donde esconderse, normalmente visibles dentro de los veinte minutos desde la entrada.

Junto a ellos, bufalos de agua, ciervos moteados, chacales, cocodrilos marinos junto al embalse, y una observacion de aves excepcional, aguilas culebreras, aguilas azor mudables, cigueñas pintadas, y una fuerte afluencia de migrantes en invierno.

El Elephant Transit Home en el limite del parque es un centro de rehabilitacion en lugar de un orfanato, y la distincion importa: los terneros huerfanos se crian con contacto humano minimo y se liberan de vuelta a la naturaleza en grupos. Varios cientos han regresado. La alimentacion se observa desde una plataforma a distancia, y no hay montar, ni bañarse, ni contacto, que es el objetivo.

De vuelta en la costa al atardecer.

Los parques nacionales de Sri Lanka se ven desde un jeep abierto, y cada uno tiene algo para lo que es el mejor. Yala, en el sureste, tiene la mayor densidad de leopardos del mundo, vistos con mas frecuencia a primera hora de la mañana en las rocas y carreteras del bloque 1; esta cerrado parte de septiembre y octubre cada año. Udawalawe son los elefantes, de forma fiable, en pastizal abierto alrededor de un embalse, con el Elephant Transit Home para huerfanos cerca. Minneriya y Kaudulla, cerca de Sigiriya, acogen la Reunion de aproximadamente julio a octubre, cuando varios cientos de elefantes llegan a los embalses que se encogen a ultima hora de la tarde. Wilpattu, en el noroeste, es el parque mas grande y tranquilo, con leopardos, osos perezosos y villus, los lagos naturales. Los safaris se realizan a las 6:00 y 14:30, duran de tres a cuatro horas, y la entrada del parque se paga en la puerta ademas del jeep.

Itinerario

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

4:30 AM

Pickup on the coast

An early start for the drive inland.

7:00 AM

Udawalawe gate

Permits and entry.

7:30 AM

Game drive

Three hours among the herds.

11:00 AM

Elephant Transit Home

The feeding session from the platform.

12:30 PM

Return drive

Back towards the coast.

3:30 PM

Drop-off

At your hotel.

Itinerario detallado

04:30

Hotel pickup

Two and a half hours each way. Sleep on the first leg.

07:30

In the park

Open grassland around the reservoir; elephants are usually in sight within twenty minutes.

11:00

Transit Home

Viewing from a platform. No contact with the animals, which is how it should be.

15:30

The coast

Drop-off at your hotel.

Incluye

  • Transporte desde su hotel en la costa sur
  • un jeep de safari 4x4 con conductor y rastreador
  • el safari
  • agua potable

No incluye

  • El permiso del parque nacional y la entrada al Transit Home, pagados en la puerta
  • comidas
  • propinas

Información importante

Punto de encuentro

Hotel pickup in Galle, Mirissa, Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa; confirmed after booking.

Clima

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.

Antes de ir

  • Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad

Sobre esta actividad

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Duration 5-9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Opiniones de viajeros

4.8/5
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Guide
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Kim
July 31, 2026

Great trip to Udawalawa. Long journey from Galle and weaving mopeds and tuc tucs safely and skilfully negotiated by our driver. Our guide Batu was excellent , very knowledgeable and eagle eyed , spotting birds monkeys and lizards we would have missed. Lots of close encounters with elephants and we saw buffalo, mongoose, crocodiles, wild pigs, monkeys and loads of birds. A great trip and highly recommended!

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Ellen
April 18, 2026

We had an amazing trip to the National Park! Both our driver and jeep driver at the park were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone! Especially if you want to see elephants!

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Niall
March 26, 2026

Excellent tour to the safari park. We saw lots of elephants which was the highlight, and crocodiles, buffalo, deer, monkeys, peacocks, jungle fowl, eagles and lots of other birds. Our guide was great and really good at spotting things that we would have missed.

5
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Sandra
March 10, 2026

We had a great tour and can definitely recommend it! Our guide made a big effort and was able to show us many animals that we probably would have never spotted on our own. We also had a lot of fun the whole time. A really wonderful experience!

5
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Elena
December 15, 2025

An amazing experience in Sri Lanka! The highlight was seeing many elephants up close, including families with small baby elephants- truly unforgettable. Our guide was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable, which made the safari even more enjoyable. The comfortable safari jeeps offered great visibility and made it easy to take beautiful photos. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Sri Lanka and a paradise for elephant lovers!

5
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Krzysztof
December 12, 2025

We seen a lot of animals and we had a great time with our guide. The transport was efficient, always on time. I really recomend this trip. It was even better than Yala Block 5&6 Safarii which we took 2 days later.

5
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Georgia
December 6, 2025

The day out was amazing. The driver at the safari was knowledgeable and told us lots about the animals we saw. We were able to see water buffalo’s, loads of elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, peacocks and chameleons. He was able to spot animals that we would definitely have missed if he hadn’t pointed them out. The driver who took us there and back from Mirissa was efficient and friendly.

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Robert
December 3, 2025

We had amazing views of the elephants after a very easy pick up! We would definitely recommend to anyone as the wildlife is all incredible

Preguntas frecuentes

Hotel pickup in Galle, Mirissa, Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa; confirmed after booking.
The price does not cover the national park permit and transit home entrance, paid at the gate, meals, gratuities.. 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.
Wanderluxe Ceylon. 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.
Transporte desde su hotel en la costa sur, un jeep de safari 4x4 con conductor y rastreador, el safari, agua potable
The duration of the Excursion de safari a Udawalawe desde Galle, Mirissa o Hikkaduwa is typically 5-9 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.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
No. It is a living town of about four hundred families, not a heritage site with a gate — you walk in. Go late afternoon: the ramparts face west, so that is both the light and the sea breeze, and the day-trippers leave around five. See our Galle Fort guide.
Roughly November to April. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea and strengthens rip currents, and swimming becomes genuinely dangerous even on calm-looking days. The east coast is the reverse — dry and calm May to September. See our south coast beaches guide.
November to April, with January to March the reliable core. Boats leave Mirissa harbour at 6-6.30am and are back by eleven, so staying in Mirissa or Weligama the night before is effectively required. Outside the season, Trincomalee on the east coast takes over. See the Mirissa whale watching guide.
No — and an operator promising one is promising something they cannot control. Sighting rates in season are high; the honest operators offer a free repeat trip instead of a guarantee. Choose a smaller boat with a naturalist aboard that commits to the 100 m distance rule.
Rarely. The main resort stretches sometimes have them; most beaches do not. Red flags mean what they say, and an empty sea on a hot afternoon is information — locals know which days are dangerous. If caught in a rip, swim *parallel* to the beach, not against it.
Two nights. One full day for the countryside cycling and Galle Fort at sunset, and a second morning for the whale boat. Our Galle 2-day itinerary sets out the hours and why they matter.
They vary a great deal. The better ones release hatchlings the same night they emerge; the worse ones keep them in tanks for visitor photographs, which sharply reduces survival odds. Ask what happens to the hatchlings before you pay.
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