Location
Hambantota
Duration
Full Day
Tour Rating
Location
Yala , Sri Lanka
Duration
Full Day
Tour Ratings
All Inclusive-Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Transit Home Visit with Lunch from Hambantota Harbour
If you are looking for an ultimate safari experience, this is the ideal tour where you can witness the untamed beauty and unmatchable splendor in Udawalawe National Park. Observe Sri Lanka’s natural wilderness; wildlife and different habitats of animals during your safari with Beyond Escapes Safari Team. Udawalawe is the best place in Sri Lanka to see playful giants interact with each other. After the safari you will visit elephant Transit Home which is the Asia’s first rehabilitation center for elephants. This shore excursions will leave you wonderful memories with wild elephants in Sri Lanka!
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- Reviews (2)
Itinerary
08:30
You will be picked-up from the passenger pier at Hambantota harbor and then moved to Udawalawe.
10:00
Arrive to the starting point of the safari.
10:30
You will start your game drive at Udawalawe National Park. This National Park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir. It lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones. Udawalawe is famous for Sri Lankan Elephants, which are relatively hard to see in its open habitats. Many Elephants are attracted to the park because of the reservoir. Other than the Elephants, the park is home to water Buffalo, water Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys and the occasional Leopard, as well as it is an exciting location for Bird enthusiasts.
13:30
When finished the safari, you will be taken to a restaurant for lunch.
14:30
Afterwards, you will proceed to visit Elephant transit home.
15:00
Elephant Transit Home - ‘Ath Athuru Sevana’ is a government managed Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. The baby elephants reside here were found abandoned, orphaned, sick or wounded in the jungle. They are kept and treated at this Elephant Transit Home and looked after till they are ultimately fit enough to be released back to the wild.
16:30
Now sharing your valuable time with elephants, you will be moved back to the Hambantota harbor.
18:00
You will be dropped off at the passenger pier in Hambantota harbor to continue your cruise journey!
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off in by an Air-conditioned vehicle in Hambantota harbour
- Cost of Safari jeep
- Light Refreshments & Bottled water
- Entrance tickets to the National park and elephant transit home
- Lunch in an outside restaurant
- All government taxes on date
Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature
- Gratuities (Recommended)
Conditions
- Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather. Activity can be rescheduled, or the payment could be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
- To receive a full refund, travelers should cancel before 24 hours of the experience starting date in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Know before you go
- Please be ready and waiting at the passenger pier at Hambantota harbour 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Roundtrip transportation is available from Hambantota harbor.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- If you are pregnant, you should not take part.
- You should wear comfortable clothing
Client Reviews
Client Reviews
Hunter Lake Australia
"Our day at Udawalawe was fantastic! The safari through the park was exhilarating—we saw so many elephants up close, along with other wildlife like deer and birds. Visiting the Elephant Transit Home was a heartwarming experience; seeing the baby elephants being cared for was unforgettable.
Review on Apr 25, 2024
Mason Hogg UK
"If you are looking for the ultimate safari experience, this tour is perfect! The untamed beauty and splendor of Udawalawe National Park were breathtaking. We observed a variety of wildlife and different animal habitats during the safari with the Beyond Escapes Safari Team, who were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. Watching the playful giants interact was truly magical. Visiting the Elephant Transit Home, Asia’s first rehabilitation center for elephants, was a heartwarming and enlightening experience. This shore excursion left us with wonderful memories of wild elephants in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an unforgettable wildlife adventure!"
Review on Jun 18, 2023
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