Just 10 minutes from Jungle Paradise Hotel, you can set off on an unforgettable elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants. Home to more than 400 Asian elephants, Udawalawe is one of the few national parks that almost guarantees sightings all year-round.
When you book your safari tour with us, we provide an expert local guide whose knowledge and tracking skills ensure you experience the very best of this incredible wildlife safari in Sri Lanka.
“We did a safari with one of the hotels guides and it was perfect. He knew so much about all the animals and we saw so many elephants!“
Isabelle D.
Morning or Afternoon wildlife safari
Join us for a 3-hour safari for LKR 11,000 at either:
Morning: 6:00 AM
Afternoon: 2:30 PM
Our team will provide tea and coffee before you depart and have breakfast ready for when you return to the hotel after your elephant adventure.
half-day elephant safari
Set off at 6:00 AM for a more immersive half-day experience for only LKR 18,000. You’ll enjoy:
Freshly brewed tea & coffee at the hotel before you depart
A packed snack to enjoy on the jeep
Return by around 12:00 PM, just in time to jump in the pool.
FULL DAY udawalawe SAFARI
For the ultimate elephant experience, our full-day safari starts bright and early at 6:00 AM and returns around 5:30 PM. The jeep will cost LKR 25,000 and then LKR 2,200 per person for food. The full day includes:
A packed breakfast and lunch to enjoy during your safari
Tea & coffee before departure
Around 10 hours of time in Udawalawe National Park
Private Udawalawe Safari Tours
Every Udawalawe safari tour we offer is 100% private – just your group and our experienced driver-guide in one of our comfortable 6-seater jeeps. Our expert elephant safari guides are renowned for their deep knowledge of the park, professional tracking skills, and keen eyes for spotting wildlife. On your Sri Lanka elephant safari, you could not only see herds of elephants but also crocodiles, exotic birds, lizards, wild cats, and, if you’re lucky, even a leopard.
Safari park tickets are purchased separately at the gate of Udawalawe National Park, with help from your guide. Current rates:
Children under 6: Free
2 Adults: LKR 23,000
Each Additional Adult: LKR 9,000
Children (6–12 years): LKR 5,000
“Our Jungle Paradise guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about all animals including the birds. He was a great driver and teacher – totally recommend him! Definitely an unforgettable experience.”
