Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Wildlife in Udawalawe National Park
Sabaragamuwa & Uva Provinces
Open grassland and scrub around the Udawalawe reservoir, and the most reliable place in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants on a single drive. The Elephant Transit Home, which raises orphaned calves for release, is just outside the park.
Highlights
- Elephant herds in open country
- Raptors over the grasslands
- Elephant Transit Home feeding times
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Udawalawe National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Udawalawe National Park include Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Chital, Mugger Crocodile, Crested Serpent-Eagle and Indian Peafowl. Highlights: Elephant herds in open country.
- Where is Udawalawe National Park?
- Udawalawe National Park is in Sabaragamuwa & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka (about 6.47°, 80.89°).
- What are the highlights of Udawalawe National Park?
- Elephant herds in open country, Raptors over the grasslands and Elephant Transit Home feeding times.
- Are there trip reports for Udawalawe National Park?
- Yes: Sri Lanka in March 2011: blue whale, leopard and elephant from Wilpattu to Mirissa.