Udawalawe National Park is Sri Lanka's premier destination for elephant watching. With over 600 elephants roaming freely across its savanna-like grasslands, sightings are virtually guaranteed - making it one of the best places in Asia to see wild elephants.
Unlike the dense forests of other parks, Udawalawe's open terrain and dry grasslands provide unobstructed views of elephant herds, often including adorable calves. The park centers around the Udawalawe Reservoir, which acts as a magnet for wildlife year-round.
Beyond elephants, the park is home to water buffalo, sambar deer, wild boar, crocodiles, and an impressive variety of water birds. The nearby Elephant Transit Home offers a unique opportunity to see orphaned baby elephants being rehabilitated for release into the wild.
