What time does Udawalawe National Park open?

Udawalawe National Park opens its gates to visitors at 6:00 AM sharp, every single day, seven days a week.

The early morning period is universally considered one of the best moments for a safari. Coming in at that exact start time lets visitors enjoy the park in cooler conditions, see the dawn over the Udawalawe Reservoir, and notice hunters and birds of prey before the noon heat makes them retreat into the dense scrub.