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Short Drive
03 Hours
03 Hour Safari
A focused three-hour drive in a private jeep — the quickest way into Udawalawe's elephant country.
- Private jeep
- English speaking driver
- Binoculars & bird books
- Water bottles & snacks
From / per jeep
$30USD
Udawalawe · Sri Lanka
Infinity Safari
Ethical jeep safaris led by veteran Sri Lankan trackers.
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01 · Elephants
Elephant capital of Sri LankaUWA
02 · Fauna
03 · Herds
600
Elephants
200+
Bird species
308
km² Park
Why Udawalawe
The park that stays with you forever.
Udawalawe National Park is the surest place on earth to watch wild elephants live as they should. We drive nothing else — one park, learned track by track over two decades, in every light and every season.
Elephants, every single drive
Around 600 wild elephants roam the park — sightings are near-guaranteed year-round.
Open plains, clear sightlines
Grassland and scrub instead of dense jungle — you actually see the wildlife you came for.
Quieter than Yala
Fewer jeeps on the tracks means calmer animals and unhurried, respectful viewing.
200+ bird species
Serpent eagles, painted storks and malabar hornbills along the reservoir belt.
— Tour Packages / N° 03
Choose your safari
From a quick three-hour drive to a full day in the park — every tour is a private jeep with an English speaking driver. Park entrance fees are not included and are paid at the gate.
Entrance fee not includedPrivate jeep · Max 6
Itinerary
02Best Value
Full Day Expedition
Full Day
Full Day Safari
A full day inside Udawalawe with breakfast, lunch, fruit and drinks — the deepest coverage we offer.
- Private jeep
- Breakfast & lunch
- Fruits & drinks
- Binoculars & bird books
From / per jeep
$150USD
03
Birding Special
Half Day
Bird Tour
A birding-first drive for the 200+ species of Udawalawe, led at a slow, patient pace with bird books on board.
- Private jeep
- Binoculars & bird books
- Slow birding pace
- Water bottles & snacks
From / per jeep
$80USD
Need a custom itinerary? Multi-park circuits, family jeeps, honeymoon add-ons.
Design my trip →
01 · The Drive
Private, flexible departuresYour schedule
02 · Open plains
03 · Reservoir
02
Drives
06
Max Pax
4×4
Open Jeep
What to expect
A day in the wild with us.
Every drive begins from your hotel pickup — not from a fixed clock. Choose a single drive or spend the full day with us, with breakfast or lunch served in the field.
Start when you arrive
No fixed departure clocks — we collect you from your hotel and enter the park at the best moment that day.
Private 4×4 jeeps
Custom open jeeps, max six guests, so everyone gets a clear line of sight.
Ranger + naturalist
Local, licensed and quietly obsessed — 14+ years reading this park.
Lunch by the lake
A long break and a rice-and-curry lunch by the Udawalawe reservoir on full-day drives.
The Voyager's View
Traveller Stories
4.9★★★★★from 3,204 reviews
Infinity Safari built the exact drive I couldn't put into words. From the misty dawn track to a candlelit dinner back at the lodge — authored, never rushed.
AC
Amelia Cortez
Solo Explorer
The local ranger made all the difference. We spotted leopards at dawn, watched a herd of forty elephants cross at dusk, and slowed down enough to actually see the park.
KT
Kai Tanaka
Udawalawe · Jan 2026
A quiet luxury — thoughtful, calm, deeply personal. I've already booked next year.
ML
Marta Lindqvist
Cultural Enthusiast
Dawn drives, empty tracks and the freshest kottu at sunset. Infinity nailed the rhythm — track, watch, breathe, repeat in paradise.
NB
Noah Bennett
Bird Chaser
Waking above the reservoir at the tented camp was pure cinema. Every detail — the guide, the meals, the pace — felt hand-picked for the trip of a lifetime.
PN
Priya Nair
Honeymooner
Wild elephants, quiet trails, golden light. My camera has never been happier and neither have I.
LM
Lucas Meyer
Photographer
Every story verified through TripAdvisor and Google — 3,204 reviews and counting.
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Tour
memories
Real moments from real drives — travellers, rangers and elephants, straight off the jeep and shared with permission.
2,400+frames archived
Submit your frame Shot on driveRanger verifiedNo baiting · no chasing
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A promise, signed
in the field.
Written by veterans of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Read it before you ride with us — every clause is enforced by the rangers on your jeep.
"The park comes first — always."
— Chief Ranger, Infinity Safari
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No chasing, ever
Ethical distance always. We never crowd, corner or bait wildlife for the sake of a photograph.
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Elephant Transit Home
1% of every booking supports the Udawalawe orphan-elephant rehabilitation program.
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Local first hiring
Every ranger and driver is recruited from the villages bordering the park — local wealth, local wisdom.
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Leave no trace
We pack out everything we bring in, keep engines low, and stay on marked tracks — always.
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Co-signed by
Rangers, drivers & villages around Udawalawe
FAQ
Before you
pack (5)
Everything guests ask on the phone — answered here so you can hit the trail ready.
Still curious?
Talk to a ranger
Message us on WhatsApp — usually a reply within an hour, in English or Sinhala.
Ask a questionThe park is open year-round with excellent sightings. The dry season (May–September) concentrates wildlife around the reservoir; the green season (October–April) brings dramatic skies and migratory birds.
Yes. We recommend a shorter single drive for kids under 8. Jeeps have safety rails, and rangers keep the pace calm. Booster seats available on request.
Neutral clothing (khaki, olive, brown), a wide-brim hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera or binoculars. We provide water and fresh fruit.
Yes — complimentary pickup from hotels in Udawalawe, Tissamaharama, Ella, Kataragama, Tangalla, Mirissa and Galle. Longer transfers from Colombo and other towns can be arranged on request.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your drive. Weather cancellations by the Department of Wildlife are fully refunded or rescheduled.
Updated for the 2025 season · reviewed by our chief ranger.Didn't find your answer?
Find us
Meet at the gate,
wake at the wild.
Our base camp sits five minutes from the park entrance. Free pickup from most Southern Sri Lanka towns.
Open daily · 05:30 – 20:00
6° 26′ N · 80° 53′ E
Pickup zones
Free & complimentary
- 01Udawalawe0 min
Base camp — jeeps depart here
- 02Tissamaharama45 min
Free transfer included
- 03Ella1 hr 30
Complimentary pickup
- 04Kataragama1 hr
Complimentary pickup
- 05Tangalla1 hr 30
Complimentary pickup
- 06Mirissa2 hr
Complimentary pickup
- 07Galle2 hr 30
Complimentary pickup
- 08Colombo4 hr
Private transfer on request
Reserve
Hold your seat
by the fire.
Every enquiry lands with a senior ranger — not a call centre. Expect a reply within 30 minutes on WhatsApp, 24 hours by email.
Direct contact
Average response time · under 2 hours