Tour Overview
The same idea as our Yala transfer, but to the park we would actually recommend for elephants – Udawalawe, on the direct road from Ella down to the coast.
Udawalawe is cheaper to enter than Yala, far less crowded, and the surest place in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants: open savannah grassland around a reservoir, with a resident population that does not migrate.
Trip at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day |
| Tour type | Day Tour |
| Group size | Private: 1–15 guests |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Best season | All year |
| Approx. road distance | ~255 km |
| Guide languages | English, German and Hindi (others on request) |
| Departure dates | Any date – private tour, all year |
Highlights
- One-way transfer Ella to the coast with a full Udawalawe safari
- The most reliable elephant sightings in Sri Lanka – open grassland, resident herds
- Quieter and cheaper to enter than Yala
- Private open 4x4 with tracker; park fees, service charge and VAT included
- Optional Elephant Transit Home visit – rescued calves, no rides, no contact
- Drop-off at Mirissa, Unawatuna, Galle, Hikkaduwa or Tangalle
- Arrive on the coast by mid-afternoon with the whole evening free