UDAWALAWE SHARED SAFARI · SRI LANKA

A wild day.
Better shared.

Morning and afternoon: four hours. Evening: three hours.
Choose your seat. Share the jeep cost.

Elephants and their calves walking through dust at the forest edge
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Elephants

Your seat in the wild.

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Your safari includes

Park entrance tickets
Shared safari jeep

Four hours morning or afternoon; three hours evening. Refreshments, binoculars and hotel pickup within Udawalawe included.

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Safari session

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Your price includes

  • Park entrance ticketsYour entry to Udawalawe
  • Shared safari jeepWell-maintained, seven-seat jeep
  • Water bottle & snack pack
  • Binoculars
  • Experienced, licensed drivers
  • English-speaking drivers
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off within Udawalawe

Safari prices

Price per person

Morning/afternoon: 4 hours · Evening: 3 hours · Entrance tickets and shared jeep included

Park entry and the shared jeep are included.
TravellersPer adult Entrance + jeep
1LKR 27,420
2LKR 18,250
3LKR 15,200
4LKR 13,665
5LKR 12,750
6LKR 12,137
7Best valueLKR 11,700

Your per-adult price includes park entrance and your share of the safari jeep. Per-adult amounts are rounded up to the nearest rupee. The rounded seat amounts determine your booking total. Final price locks at the booking cutoff and can rise if travellers cancel beforehand.

Child and mixed-group prices need a separate confirmed quote. Free hotel pickup and drop-off within Udawalawe. Other guests meet at the national park entrance. Agree the exact pickup or meeting time with the team.

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Planning your visit

How sharing works

You book individual seats. The price is based on the total number of people joining the same safari.

  1. 01

    Pick your safari

    Choose your date and a morning, afternoon or evening session in Udawalawe.

  2. 02

    Choose your seat

    Tap the seats you want on the jeep, then review your selection before confirming.

  3. 03

    Know your price

    Your estimate updates as people join or cancel. The final price locks when booking closes.

Ready to choose?

Choose your seats and send your details. No online payment.

A SEAT FOR YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE

Udawalawe shared safari,
explained.

Travelling solo, as a couple or with friends? Join a group safari by choosing individual passenger seats in a shared jeep, with other travellers visiting Udawalawe National Park.

The seven-seat jeep has numbered passenger seats. You do not need to fill the jeep yourself. Compare the price per person for different group sizes; the lowest rate applies only when all seven adult seats are booked in the same jeep.

One seat or a small group

You choose seats; other travellers can join the same jeep.

Entrance + shared jeep

The displayed adult rate includes park entry and your share of the jeep.

Four hours or three

Morning and afternoon: four hours. Evening: three hours. Allow travel time too.

Send your preferred date and seats, then confirm availability and pickup with our team.

Around the park

Wildlife in Udawalawe

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Every visit is different. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Udawalawe National Park

Before you go

Open grasslands, woodland and the reservoir are home to elephants and many other animals. Sightings vary with every visit.

Read the park guide
Does the safari price include entrance tickets?

Yes. Our standard adult rate includes park entrance tickets, your share of the jeep, water and a snack pack, binoculars, and an experienced licensed, English-speaking driver. Free hotel pickup and drop-off within Udawalawe. Other guests meet at the national park entrance. Agree the exact pickup or meeting time with the team. Long-distance transfers need separate confirmation. Compare the included safari costs.

Can I join a group safari on my own?

You can choose one seat without organising a full group. Other travellers may join the same jeep, but a full group is not guaranteed. Read the solo-traveller guide for pricing and how to enquire. Your safari is subject to confirmation by our team.

How long is the safari?

Daily morning 06:00–10:00 and afternoon 13:00–17:00 safaris last four hours. Evening 15:30–18:30 lasts three hours. All times are Sri Lanka time. Confirm your pickup time with our team.

Will we see elephants?

Elephants live in the park and move freely. No wildlife sighting is guaranteed. Follow your driver’s instructions and give animals space.

Can I book for children?

Child and mixed-group prices need a separate confirmed quote. The price table shows foreign adult rates.