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15 Best Udawalawe Safari Tours

The elephant safaris within reach: Udawalawe’s half-day jeep drives where wild herds outnumber vehicles and the transit-home orphanage for the calves. The park guarantees elephants the way other parks promise scenery.

1.Udawalawe National Park: Half-Day Safari Tour

Discover the wild side of Sri Lanka with a half-day Udawalawe safari. Spot elephants and wildlife with expert guides for a memorable, affordable adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“It was so nice. Gimhana was a great guide, spotted so many animals and was full of info. Could see he loved his job and nature. Would 100% reccommed :)”

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3.Colombo: Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk Safari – All Inclusive

Discover Colombo’s highlights on a lively tuk tuk tour, visiting temples, markets, and historic sites—all at a great value and with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Shifam was an excellent guide, a warm welcome when he met us, extremely punctual He took his time explaining everything and made sure we understood his descriptions of all the monuments and temples. I would recommend him personally to other visitors to use Thank you…”

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4.“THE ORIGINALS” Tuk Tuk Safari Sri lanka, the first and the best.

Explore Colombo via tuk-tuk on this private 3-4 hour tour, visiting temples, markets, beaches, with local food, snacks, and hotel pickup included.

★ 5.0

“Perfect communication and perfect trip with donald the nice guy and i was lucky with the weather, everything went as planned no issues, good city and amazing culture 🙏🏼”

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5.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

Experience Sri Lanka’s highlights in a day with this private tour covering Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Minneriya National Park safari, with personalized guides and flexible timing.

★ 4.5

“Our driver Wasa was perfect. He took excellent care of us and got us back in time for our dinner reservations. It is a long day, more like 12-14 hrs if you want to do everything and depending how long you spend at the safari.…”

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6.From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

Discover Sri Lanka's highlights on this full-day trip from Colombo, including Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves, and optional safaris—balanced & authentic review.

★ 4.5

“It was a well-organized trip. I was picked up at the right time. The group was small. The tour guide Mr. Silva was very knowledge, extremely helpful and never pushy. For the non-essential parts of the trip, he gave us options and respected the groups…”

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7.Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo

Discover Colombo’s highlights on a private tuk tuk safari with a friendly guide, exploring temples, markets, and scenic spots in a fun, authentic way.

★ 5.0

“It was great to have Blaze there waiting for us amidst a sea of tuk tuk drivers! The tour was great. He gave us lots of local history and insight into life in Colombo and took us to so many important sights as well as…”

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8.03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

Explore Sri Lanka's highlights in 3 days with visits to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Amazing trip! Had an amazing three days seeing all the best sights in Sri Lanka. Enjoyed every stop off and activity on this trip. My guide, Chathu, was great, especially considering he had to step in last minute. There’s lots of driving throughRead more”

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9.From Colombo: Yala National Park 4×4 Safari with Transfers

Discover Yala National Park with a private 4x4 safari from Colombo. Spot elusive leopards, elephants, and diverse wildlife in Sri Lanka’s premier park.

★ 4.6

“Sasanka is a good guide. He communicates with other guides to get information of places where certain animals can be seen. Even though we couldn’t get to see leopards, still he tried his best to see them.”

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10.Ella: Drop to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Udawalawa Safari Tour

Experience a scenic transfer from Ella to Sri Lanka's south with a wildlife safari at Udawalawa, guided by knowledgeable locals—perfect for animal lovers and explorers.

★ 4.7

“Yasha, was great the whole tour. Making sure we managed to see as many animals as possible in the time we had. Such a great experience seeing all the park had to offer and would really recommend his services to anyone wanting to do a…”

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11.From Colombo: Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla & National park safari

Discover Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya in a day with this private tour from Colombo, combining history, wildlife, and cultural highlights efficiently.

★ 5.0

“The tour itself was great, but the safari tour was a complete scam. I had to pay an equivalent of 94 USD (29,000 rupees) to have less than 1h30 of safari tour whereas it was: - low season, - the prices of the park were…”

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12.Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave, & Safari Day Tour

Discover Sri Lanka’s highlights with this full-day tour visiting Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave, village life, and a safari—perfect for history and nature lovers alike.

★ 4.6

“The activity esa incredible, and also, our guide, Lekindu, has been aware that at all times we do what we like, he has even made stops off the route so that we can see other activities that we have loved. He has explained many things…”

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13.Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Colombo

Discover Sri Lanka’s wildlife on a full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo. Search for leopards, elephants, and more, with local food and expert guides included.

★ 4.7

“We booked this trip the evening before. The travel company was very quick in contacting us via whatsapp and providing additional information. The driver was at our hotel at 9 am sharp and greeted us with a smile. We asked to stop at an ATM…”

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14.Colombo Tuk Tuk Safari

Experience Colombo in a fun and authentic way with a private tuk-tuk tour combining city sights, local food tastings, and lively neighborhoods for 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Our guide did a fantastic job showing us the sites of Colombo and surrounds in his unique tuk tuk. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, one of the best experiences we had on our trip overseas to Sri Lanka and couldnt recommend this tour more highly…”

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15.From Colombo to Sigiriya Fortress, Dambulla & Minneriya Safari

Discover Sri Lanka’s highlights on this full-day tour from Colombo, featuring Sigiriya Fortress, Minneriya Safari, and Dambulla Cave Temple with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Amazing places a to visit! My best experience in Sri Lanka. The driver was careful and took good photos. The overall experience was great.”

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More Udawalawe Safari Tours

5.0Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka$28.00 4.9Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen9 - 11 hours$80 4.5Yala National Park Private Jeep Safari From Colombo & Negombo$250.00 5.0Wilpattu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo$78.00 3.9All inclussive Udawalawa National Park Safari From Colombo12 hours$225 4.4From Colombo: Udawalawa Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour12 hours$128 5.0All Inclusive Udawalawe National Park Safari Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo$335.00 5.0Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from South Region & Transfer to Ella$180.00 4.6Wilpattu: Private Safari Day Trip with Lunch & Entry Fees8 - 12 hours$110 3.5All inclusive Private jeep safari at Yala National park$95.00 5.0Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch$250 5.0Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch – Private & All Inclusive$175.00 4.5Colombo to Trincomalee Shuttle & Safari Drive$140.00 5.0Privet 2 Day Tour Udawalawe & Ella From Colombo$5.00 4.5Udawalawe National Park Safari With Transfers From Colombo$175.00 4.5Sigiriya Rock & Cave Temple with Jeep Safari Private Day Trip$210.00 4.5A Udawalawa Park safari, Tour from Colombo/Galle- (All inclusive)$195.00 5.0Tuk Tuk safari capital Colombo (Food and Entry Fees) Including$30.00 1.6From Colombo/Negombo: Wilpattu National Park 4×4 Safari Tour1 day$130 5.0Minneriya Elephant Safari wth Sigiriya Lion Rock from Colombo$140.00 5.0Colombo City Tuk Tuk Safari$25.00 4.5Exclusive : Overnight Leopard Safari with Luxury Glamping$622 4.9From Colombo: Yala National Park Safari with Transfer14 hours$128 5.0From Colombo: Private Minneriya National Park Day Safari12 hours$105

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