Udawalawe is Sri Lanka’s most reliable park for elephant sightings – herds of wild Asian elephants move freely across its open savannah grasslands in concentrations that make daytime viewing exceptional throughout the year. The landscape is open and dramatic, with the Udawalawe Reservoir providing a focal point for wildlife activity and photography. The nearby Elephant Transit Home, operated by the Wildlife Conservation Department, cares for orphaned elephant calves before their return to the wild – one of Sri Lanka’s most worthwhile and genuine wildlife welfare experiences.
