Udawalawa Safari & Transit
Seeing elephants is one of the best things to do in Sri Lanka. And for me, seeing some at an elephant orphanage wasn’t going to cut it – I wanted to see WILD elephants! With limited time (and money) like many travelers, I had to decide where I was going to have my elephant safari experience in Sri Lanka. Based on what I heard from others, I decided Udawalawe National Park would be my best chance to see elephants in the wild!
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, you’re probably thinking about visiting Udawalawe National Park.
After going on a safari in Udawalawe National Park for myself, I discovered that it wasn’t exactly what all of the rumors and blogs say. In fact, there are a few things you should know about going on a safari in Udawalawe National Park before you go! So without further ado, here is my honest TRUTH about visiting Udawalawe National Park including what to expect from a safari and more!