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Udawalawe National Park & Elephant Transit Home

National park·Udawalawe

Elephants all year

About Udawalawe National Park & Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe is one of the most reliable parks for elephants; the Elephant Transit Home nearby has set feeding times.

Why it's on our list

  • Elephants
  • Transit Home
  • Birds

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Udawalawe National Park & Elephant Transit Home before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Udawalawe National Park & Elephant Transit Home are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Horton Plains41 kmCar or taxi 127 min
  2. Little Adam’s Peak51 kmCar or taxi 157 min
  3. Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya59 kmCar or taxi 180 min

Location

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