Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is one of the most famous and greatest among all national parks in Sri Lanka. This is an important protected area that is home to a considerable flora and fauna and also it is an important habitat for Sri Lankan elephants and aquatic birds. The park is 165 kilometers [103mi] away from Colombo. The total extent of the Udawalawe National Park is 30,821 hectares [119 sq mi] including the water reservoir, which covers 3405 hectares at full capacity. This national park mainly lies on the boundary of Uva and Sabaragamuwa.
Animals
The Elephants await you! Udawalawe Park is a home to over 400 wild elephants which are permanent residents and so the concentration is quite high. Here is only one Sri Lankan Park where elephants GUARANTEED to spot. But not only elephants: crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys, peacocks, mongoose… And many bird species like red-faced malkoha, grey hornbill, Sri Lankan junglefowl, and more are residing in the biodiversity of Udawalawe National Park.
How is Safari looks like
You allowed to enter to the park only on safari jeep with an approved guide. You will on an upper deck for a maximum 6 persons, your driver and guide will in cabin. From the deck everyone has a chance of seeing everything as they made their way around the park.
During the trip you will not allowed to leave the jeep, so have enough water and sun protective cream. You’ll be going around all sorts of muddy and bumpy terrain so make sure you keep all your belongings secured and hold on tight!
Jeeps also had weatherproofing, so if it will rain, they have covers that can be brought down for you. It is better to have a safari at sunny weather, but in case of rain you still be in a comfort, and possible you see more animals just after rain end.