Udawalawa National Park
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A Wildlife Paradise You Can’t Miss!
Udawalawe National Park is a national park on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka.
The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir.
The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.
Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants.
It is a popular tourist destination and the third-most visited park in the country.
- Tour Itinerary
Udawalawe is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants, which are relatively hard to see in its open habitats.
Many elephants are attracted to the park because of the Udawalawe reservoir,
with a herd of about 250 believed to be permanently resident.
The Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home was established in 1995 for the purpose of looking after abandoned elephant calves within the park.
A total of nine calves, on two occasions in 1998 and 2000,
with another eight calves in 2002, were released in the park when old enough to fend for themselves.
The rusty-spotted cat, fishing cat and Sri Lankan leopard are members of the family Felidae present in Udawalawe.
The Sri Lankan sloth bear is seldom seen because of its rarity.
Sri Lankan sambar deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, Indian muntjac, Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain,
wild boar and water buffalo are among other mammal species.
Golden jackal, Asian palm civet, toque macaque, tufted grey langur and Indian hare also inhabit the park.
A study conducted in 1989 found that considerable numbers of golden palm civets inhabit the forests of Udawalawe.
Five species of mice also have been recorded from the park.
The endemic Ceylon spiny mouse, known from Yala National Park, was recorded in Udawalawe in 1989.
Indian bush rat and three species of mongoose are also recorded in the national park.
Also so many Bird species, Reptiles and Fish can be seen in the Park
• Jeep Safari – The most popular way to explore the park and spot elephants, leopards, and other wildlife.
• Elephant Transit Home
• Udawalawe Reservoir
Includes
- Parking Fee
- Pickup and Drop-Off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Tickets
- Bottle of Water
- Highway Toll fee
- Experienced Driver
Excluded
- Foods/Drinks
- Accommodations
- Expenses of Personal Nature
Tour Policy
Pickup Location – Multiple pickup locations offered. (Free)
Drop-off Location – This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Note – Please wait in the Pickup Location 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. If it is you case you have to inform Within Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
We Offered Free Cancelation Within Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
This Trips are not suitable for Pregnant women/ People with heart problems/Wheelchair users/ People over 90 years.
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