Built around a large reservoir, Udawalawe National Park offers almost guaranteed sightings of wild elephants in herds numbering in the hundreds.
The adjacent Elephant Transit Home rehabilitates orphaned calves before releasing them back to the wild — feeding times are open to visitors.
Best time to visit
Elephants gather at the tank year-round, making Udawalawe one of the few parks that reward a visit in any season.
Highlights
- Elephant-focused game drive
- Watch the calf feeding at the Transit Home
- Birdwatch around the reservoir
- Look for crocodiles and water buffalo
