11 Udawalawe Safaris in Bentota That Earn the Day

1.Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $200Our pick

Travel by private vehicle from Bentota, Kalutara, Hikkaduwa, or nearby coastal towns to Udawalawe National Park. Your package includes transport, a three-hour jeep safari, entry fees, lunch, water, and a visit to the Elephant Transit Home. Early starts offer cooler conditions and a better chance of seeing wildlife.

“Once in a lifetime experience, could not believe how close we came to the animals in their natural environment, a day full of wonderful memories, not everything needs to be photographed, the sounds and smells are also amazing. All drivers, gRead more”

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2.VALUE PACK! One Day Safari Tour to Yala and Udawalawa Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

Set out from Bentota for Yala and Udawalawe National Parks in one demanding but wildlife-packed day. You get hotel pickup, a picnic lunch, bottled water, a safari jeep, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect five hours in Yala, three in Udawalawe, and a short Elephant Transit Home visit. Park fees are extra.

“Our guide was amazing. He answered all our questions, really gave an effort, and took extra pictures for us as his camera had a better zoom effect than ours. We got to see lots of animals; elephants, water buffalos, birds, a leopard, crocodiles, Read more”

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3.Private Udawalawe Safari Tour with Elephant Transit Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $172

Tony Tours takes you from Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, or Aluthgama to Udawalawe National Park for a three-hour private jeep safari, followed by the Elephant Transit Home. Tony or guide Dom may lead the day, with air-conditioned transport, water, entry fees, and jeep hire included.

“Tony was excellent, very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly. A trip not to be missed. As we English say…perfect. Thank you for a memorable experience”

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4.Half Day Udawalawe Safari from Kalutara (Entrance + Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $190

Leave your Kalutara, Wadduwa, or Bentota hotel at 6 a.m. for a private trip to Udawalawe National Park. A three-hour Jeep safari focuses on Sri Lanka’s large elephant population, wetlands, crocodiles, deer, chameleons, and birds. Park entry, safari Jeep, water, snacks, lunch, and air-conditioned transfers are included. No guide name is provided.

“It is a great opportunity to see the amazing wildlife - elephants, crocs, birds, deers, chameleons... Fully enjoyed the beauty of the natural park with a knowledgeable guide”

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5.Udawalawe Elephant Safari: 3h Jeep Adventure (All Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $172

Travel from Bentota to Udawalawe in a private air-conditioned car, visit the Elephant Transit Home, then spend three hours in a 4x4 jeep looking for elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, deer, and birds. Shiran Travels & Tours includes park tickets, water, a wildlife guide, and all transport. Lunch is optional, so choose the right package.

“This is my second time booking with Shiran tours and boy he did not disappoint. What an absolutely amazing time we had, he took care of everything.”

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6.Udawalawa National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $146

Asya Tours takes you from Kalutara to Udawalawe National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then into the park by safari jeep. Expect grasslands, bush forest, wild elephants, and other animals, followed by milk feeding at the Elephant Transit Home. Prasad can also arrange private family trips and extra stops.

“This trip is advertised as 6 hours in the National park and 2 hours at the orphanage.”

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7.Private Full Day Udawalawe Safari Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $120

Join Sammy Tours for a private, full-day trip from Bentota and nearby Kalutara to Hikkaduwa coastal areas. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, take a 4x4 safari through Udawalawe National Park, eat lunch, and visit the Elephant Transit Home. Expect a long road day, with about 10 to 12 hours in total.

“Superb trip with Sammy. Steered us through the crowds. Saw all the elephants and wildlife in the park. He is knowledgeable, and at all times we felt safe and enjoyed the trip. Would recommend him to all.”

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8.Elephant Transit Camp and Udawalawe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $125

Leave Bentota or Kalutara early for a guided 3-hour Udawalawe jeep safari, followed by elephant calf feeding, Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, and Ambalangoda’s mask museum. English and German guides lead small groups of up to 10. The full day runs roughly from early morning until 5:00 or 5:30 PM.

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9.Udawalawe National Park Safari from Bentota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $137

Leave Bentota by private air-conditioned car for Udawalawe National Park, then spend about three hours in an open-top 4x4 searching for elephants, deer, crocodiles, birds, and perhaps leopard. An English-speaking chauffeur guide handles the road journey, while safari guides such as Subhash may lead the park drive. Confirm park fees before booking.

“We were collected from our hotel in Bentota by a lovely driver in an air-conditioned car, for a 4 hour journey to Udawalawe National Park! Yes, 4 hours!!! When we arrived, we were taken to a small restaurant for a light buffet lunch (not included in the price, but very reasonable Read more”

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10.Udawalawe Safari Private Day Tour Kaluthara/Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $220

Travel from Bentota, Kalutara, Beruwala, Kosgoda, or Ahungalla to Udawalawe National Park in a private air-conditioned car. A local guide and safari jeep take you through savanna, wetlands, and reservoir country, with chances to see elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, deer, and birds. The day lasts about 10 hours.

“We went 6 people to the Udawalawe park and everything went very smooth and was handled most proffessionally. I reached out to them through WhatsApp via their website and got an instant response to all my questions. After booking, we went to the park in a nice aiRead more”

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11.1 Day tour to Yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $85Best value

Choose a one-day wildlife trip from Kalutara, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Bentota, or Wadduwa to Yala or Udawalawe. You get a private air-conditioned vehicle, highway fees, water, and optional 4G. Charma may guide your day, while the safari Jeep and park entry fees cost extra.

“Excellent service. Friendly staff. Well maintain vehicle. Keep it up guys. i wish you all the best for your future. 💪💪💪”

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