Can I buy wildlife books near Udawalawe?

Yes, you can grab wildlife books, field guides and nature-related literature not far from the Udawalawe National Park entrance, as well as near the Elephant Transit Home.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation runs a small visitor centre at the main gate where official guidebooks about Sri Lankan birds, mammals and flora are sometimes on sale. Also, the souvenir shop at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home carries learning materials, postcards, and publications centred on elephant conservation. If you need very specialised reading, it is best to buy it in Colombo before you start the trip.