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Udawalawe National Park Afternoon Safari Game Drive - 5 Hours
4 h
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Visit: Best of Lanka, 295/1/2/1, 2nd Floor Stanley Thilakarathne Mawatha, Jubilee Post, Nugegoda 10250 Sri Lanka
• 12.00 PM - Pick up from your hotel in Udawalawe and transfer to Udawalawe National Park – 30 to 45 minutes drive approximately
• 1.00 PM to 6.00 PM – Safari game drive in Udawalawea National Park to see best of Elephants. The national 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.
• Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants.The Udawalawe National Park has recorded 94 plant species, 21 fish, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 184 birds (33 migratory), and 43 mammals in addition to 135 species of butterflies. This includes Elephants (250 being permanently resident) which are the major attraction. It also offers visitors the opportunity to see other animals such as Sambar Deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, Golden Jackal, Monkeys such as toque macaque and the tufted grey languor, Wild Buffalo, Water Monitor, Fishing cat, Wild Boar, Asian Palm Civet the elusive Leopard and many species of birds both endemic and migratory in their natural habitat.
• 6.45 PM – Drop back to your hotel
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• 12.00 PM - Pick up from your hotel in Udawalawe and transfer to Udawalawe National Park – 30 to 45 minutes drive approximately
• 1.00 PM to 6.00 PM – Safari game drive in Udawalawea National Park to see best of Elephants. The national 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.
• Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants.The Udawalawe National Park has recorded 94 plant species, 21 fish, 12 amphibians, 33 reptiles, 184 birds (33 migratory), and 43 mammals in addition to 135 species of butterflies. This includes Elephants (250 being permanently resident) which are the major attraction. It also offers visitors the opportunity to see other animals such as Sambar Deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, Golden Jackal, Monkeys such as toque macaque and the tufted grey languor, Wild Buffalo, Water Monitor, Fishing cat, Wild Boar, Asian Palm Civet the elusive Leopard and many species of birds both endemic and migratory in their natural habitat.
• 6.45 PM – Drop back to your hotel
Included
- Free hotel pick up and drop (Only from Udawalawa area Hotels)
- 4 to 5 hours of game drive
- Jeep fees
- Complementary refreshment pack during the safari
- All taxes
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
65%
Original
50%
Cultural
40%
Adrenaline
25%
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