Can I visit Udawalawe in December?

Yes, December is a good time to head to Udawalawe National Park; the air feels calm, and you often get good visibility for wildlife.

December lines up with the dry season for the area. Since water is limited inside the dense jungle, elephants and other animals end up gathering near the Udawalawe Reservoir and also around the smaller waterholes that stay wet year-round. On top of that, the dry weather keeps the scrub vegetation thinner, so it is much easier to detect wildlife from further away.