Is April a good month to visit Udawalawe?

Yes, April is a very good time to go to Udawalawe National Park, with some exceptionally high chances for wildlife sightings.

April comes right at the end of the region’s dry season, right before the southwest monsoon rains come in May. At this moment, the little water basins inside the jungle tend to dry out, so elephants, buffalo, and other mammals end up gathering out in the open around the main Udawalawe Reservoir. Also, the not-so-thick vegetation makes a big difference, since it improves visibility across the park’s plains in a dramatic way.