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Sri Lanka Udawalawe elephants
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Sri Lanka’s finest national park is home to herds of elephants, wild buffalo, crocodiles and leopards.

The park’s light vegetation makes it easier to spot the animals, with the 200 Asian elephants that call the Udawalawe home the main attraction.

Sri Lanka undiscovered

An essential guide to seeing Sri Lanka's non-touristy side

From ancient ruins to a vibrant and welcoming contemporary culture; from lazy afternoons on glorious beaches, to hikes through the rolling hills of tea country and wild elephant spotting in untouched national parks; Sri Lanka is a destination that truly has it all. Despite having its hard-won stability rocked by occasional political disputes, Sri Lanka's tourism infrastructure is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class...read more

16 days

Complete Sri Lanka

Ancient temples and endless beaches
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Udawalawe Tours

Udawalawe, Mirissa, Negombo

Big Mammals of Sri Lanka

Leopards, Elephants & Whales

17 daysFrom £4,000
Udawalawe, Galle, Kandy

Classic Family Holiday

Visit the ancient cities

17 daysFrom £4,000
Galle, Kandy, Horton Plains National Park (and 2 more)

Adventure Escape

10 daysFrom $1,810
Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Udawalawe (and 21 more)

Sri Lanka tailor made tours

Custom itineraries & private trips

13 daysFrom £3,950

Udawalawe Travel Companies

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Yonder

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Experience Travel Group

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