What should I avoid doing during my visit to Udawalawe?

Please don’t yell or make loud sounds, keep your body inside the vehicle, and do not stand up outside the roll bars; also, absolutely refrain from trying to feed any wild animals.

Feeding wildlife shifts their natural browsing and scouting habits, and it can make them come near the vehicles more aggressively, which threatens future tourists. Also, don’t push your driver to go faster, or to bend the park rules, just to chase a brief glance. Keep your distance from the animals, follow the posted speed limits, and you’ll help maintain a safe, sustainable space for the wildlife you came to see.