What makes Udawalawe one of the world’s best elephant safari destinations?

Udawalawe is thought of as a premier worldwide destination for elephants because a resident group of more than 400 Asian elephants lives permanently within a fairly compact and very visible space.

The steady water source tied to the Udawalawe Reservoir removes the reason for travelling long distances, so herds are usually there no matter which month you go. The broad open plains let you watch layered social patterns, matriarchal direction, and even juvenile play behaviour for long stretches. This is hard to match in nearly any other park across Asia.