Can I combine Udawalawe with Ella in one trip?

Yes, putting Udawalawe and Ella in one trip is really efficient, because the two places are only around 90 kilometres apart.

The trip from Udawalawe National Park to Ella usually takes about two to three hours when you travel via the Wellawaya route. Lots of travellers plan it by going on an early morning safari in Udawalawe, then moving into the hill country in the afternoon. Others do it the opposite way: an afternoon safari first, then the transfer later. Either way, this well-paved drive connects Sri Lanka’s southern wildlife route with the central highlands smoothly.