Udawalawa

Sri Lanka · Sabaragamuwa Province

Udawalawa is an area in southern Sri Lanka, on the edge of Sabaragamuwa Province, best known for Udawalawe National Park. The park surrounds a large reservoir and consists of grassland and scrub that support large herds of wild Asian elephants, along with water buffalo, deer and many bird species. Nearby, the Elephant Transit Home cares for orphaned elephants before releasing them to the wild.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+5:30 · 11.5 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Sabaragamuwa Province

On the map

6.42° N, 80.82° E

Near Udawalawa

• Hambantota · 47 km away
• Ella · 56 km away
• Nallathanniya · 56 km away
• Nuwara Eliya · 61 km away
• Palatupana · 66 km away
• Midigama · 70 km away

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Where to stay

Amba Kola Udawalawa

10/10 · 259 reviews

Leel’s Safari Cottage

10/10 · 134 reviews

Safari Resort Udawalwa

10/10 · 80 reviews

Elephant Side Safari Bungalow

10/10 · 45 reviews

Bright Sun Safari

10/10 · 37 reviews

The Grandiose Safari

10/10 · 20 reviews

Rustic Cottages Udawalawe

9.9/10 · 276 reviews

Pinnacle Safari Resort

9.9/10 · 65 reviews

Residence Inn

9.9/10 · 61 reviews

Monkey Jungle Cottage

9.9/10 · 55 reviews