Udawalawe Safari: Private Elephant Adventure

Immerse yourself in the Udawalawe National Park safari experience in Sri Lanka. Spot elephants, discover diverse wildlife, and embrace the beauty of the jungle. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Udawalawe National Park Entrance - Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Udawalawe, followed by a brief drive to the entrance of the National Park. Once tickets are arranged, you’ll embark on a private 4x4 safari jeep, expertly driven by a knowledgeable local guide.
    During the 6-hour safari, you’ll explore the park’s prime wildlife…
What's Included
  • Private 4x4 safari jeep with experienced local driver/guide
  • Udawalawe National Park entrance tickets (only included for the “With Tickets” package)
  • Bottled water and light snacks
  • Fuel, parking fees, and government taxes
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off within the Udawalawe area
What's Not Included
  • Udawalawe National Park entrance tickets (not included for the “Without Tickets” package)
  • Transport from areas outside Udawalawe (can be arranged for an extra cost)
  • Tips or gratuities for driver/guide (optional)
Additional Information

The Udawalawe 6-Hour Private Safari is crafted to offer travelers an authentic wildlife adventure, steering clear of a hurried park visit. Guests will explore serene areas where large elephant herds gather, away from the typical crowds.
In contrast to shared tours, this safari is entirely private, allowing guests to decide how long to spend at each…

Location
Udawalawe National Park Entrance
If you are meeting us directly, please come to the Udawalawe National Park main entrance gate. Our safari driver will wait for you near the Udawalawe National Park Main Entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Freyad115
Aug 31, 2025
An amazing experience - great for families - I started communicating with Udawalawe Safari Fun while back in the UK, I wanted a Safari we could do with children (a 4 year old and a 5 month old) and who could provide a baby seat for the Safari. Communication was brilliant and they answered all my questions / queries. What a great day we had! We were picked up from our hotel in Hambantota by car and driven to meet our Safari Jeep driver Naveen near Udawalawe. Naveen was so knowledgeable and spotted animals we wouldn’t have noticed. We saw crocodiles, beautiful birds, monkeys, lizards, foxes, mongoose, deer, water buffalo’s and most importantly lots of elephants. We were also taken to the elephant transit home after the safari, here we saw elephants being fed, once they are well/fit enough these elephants are released into Udawalawe National Park. We had such a great day and would highly recommend Udawalawe Safari Fun.
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Priyanka_m
Aug 20, 2025
Udawalawe private safari - We had a great private safari experience at the Udawalawe national park. Our driver Naveen was very helpful and showed us all the animals we wanted to see. The tour operator was flexible when we wanted to come in early for the safari.
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Antoniofi5595jb
Jul 27, 2025
Very good driving and spectacular place - Very good guide, spectacular place, very good breakfast and Rich.Mr. Naveen super nice and good at explaining curiosity about the animals seen. Super approved and appreciated the kindness.
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M5114afsarahw
May 12, 2025
Great half day Safari (Ella to Udawalawe) - Great tour! Well organised, seamless transfer with taxi from our hotel in Ella and with the safari trip its self. Our guide was very knowledgeable, he provided lots of information and (a long with some good luck) managed to see all the animals we hoped for and more! We booked the half day safari which we left Ella at 0800, safari at 1000 - 1500 then back to the hotel for 1800. Would very much recommend to others, thank you.
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Charliemi8242gl
Mar 26, 2025
Got to see loads of animals up close - We had a fantastic trip with Navee, got so close we could even touch the elephants! The food was really good and so was all of the scenery. Saw loads of animals and had an all round amazing time!
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Kristyk709
Mar 13, 2025
Excellent Sri Lankan Safari! - We saw 11 elephants total including a baby! Lot of monkeys, birds and beautiful views. A yummy breakfast was served on a lake halfway. Highly recommend our knowledgeable and friendly driver, Navee. We were also able to customize the start time (8am). Excellent Sri Lankan safari experience!
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Safk21
Jan 2, 2025
Exceeded expectations, an awesome day out. - After researching many safari companies we went with Safari Fun and we were so glad we did. They picked us up on time, and got us home safely. Our driver Naveen was excellent- he was very safe at driving and very informative. He spoke great English and was attentive to our needs and was patient while we watched animals. He went above and beyond to get an umbrella, provide us with yummy breakfast and toilet break. We saw many elephants very close, crocodiles, deer, birds and mongoose. It was a very special day and very happy with Udawalawe Safari Fun.
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Emma
Jul 3, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Our driver was amazing!! It was like he knew where the animals would be. We saw an elephant within a few minutes of entering the park and each time the driver gave us as long as we wanted to watch the elephants. An hour in, we met the friendliest elephant who walked up so close to our jeep I could take a selfie with it!! It was the best moment. Our driver took pictures of us, gave us a really nice breakfast, bottles of water and binoculars to watch crocodiles and water buffalos. It was an unforgettable experience.
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Jet50635311018
May 27, 2024
A beautiful and fantastic day - The excursion started at 5:45 am when the guide picked us up at the hotel. Then we drove through the park and our guide, Naveen, does a great job of finding paths away from other tourists. So we had a safari to ourselves with the guide. We were amazed by the fantastic eyes of our guide. He saw animals, stopped the car and showed us around. So fantastic and incredible :-) We wish you all the best and can only recommend this tour. Thank you very much for everything and stay healthy. Best regards from Germany.
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Louise
Apr 13, 2024
A great experience - A great day out! Our driver Navee was friendly and very knowledgeable. An amazing experience to get up close to the elephants, and to see crocodiles, buffalo, monkeys, mongoose and many beautiful birds. Thanks for a memorable day!
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From $40
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).