Wildlife · South Central

Udawalawe National Park

Open plains and reliable elephant sightings, ideal for families and first-time safari guests.

Attraction details

Why visit Udawalawe National Park?

Udawalawe is known for wide landscapes and elephant encounters, making it a strong alternative or complement to Yala.

Elephant sightings

Open grassland safaris

Birdlife

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South East

Sri Lanka's leopard country, with elephants, birdlife, dry-zone forest, and wild coastlines.

North West

A quieter wilderness of forest, lakes, leopards, sloth bears, and slow safari routes.

Cultural Triangle

Dry-zone park known for elephant gatherings near the reservoir during the right season.