Can I smoke inside Udawalawe National Park?

No, smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere inside Udawalawe National Park to prevent bushfires and to protect the natural wildlife environment.

The dry zone climate in Udawalawe leaves its scrub forests and tall grasslands quite vulnerable to wildfires, especially during the dry season running from May to September. Visitors are not allowed to step out of their safari jeeps, and even lighting a cigarette can bring severe penalties under the Department of Wildlife Conservation rules.