Udawalawe

Uda Walawe, situated between the highlands and the south coast, most resembles an African game park and is the best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year. Unlike other National Parks, Uda Walawe does not have a seasonal variation in elephant numbers and it is easy to encounter a few of them at any time of the year. Wild boar, spotted deer, sambar, the endemic Toque Macaque and Grey Langur, and mugger crocodiles can also be seen here. Bird watching is best during October to March when the migrant birds can be spotted. A wildlife safari into Uda Walawe is best done at dawn and late afternoon when the animals are easily spotted. Late evenings give the best lighting for photography with amazing sun sets over the Uda Walawe Reservoir.