Is Udawalawe busy during school holidays?

Yes, Udawalawe sees a huge uptick in domestic visitors during Sri Lankan school holidays, especially in April, August, and December.

In those busy local travel months, the entry gates and the more frequented dirt tracks can get heavily jammed with safari vehicles. To reduce the crowds, international travellers should make a point of entering the park right when the gates open at 6:00 AM. Also, asking your driver to move along less-trodden routes can help you dodge the most intense clusters of traffic.