From Hiriketiya or Thangalla: Udawalawa Safari & Ella drop Without Safari Jeep

Travel from Hiriketiya or Tangalle to Ella with a 4-hour Udawalawe National Park safari, followed by scenic waterfall stops including Ravana Falls and a hidden waterfall near Ella.
Start your journey from Hiriketiya or Tangalle and travel towards Udawalawe National Park for an exciting 4-hour wildlife safari. Udawalawe is one of Sri Lanka's well-known wildlife destinations and is particularly known for its elephant sightings, along with deer, water buffalo, monkeys and many species of birds.

For the best safari experience, the morning option starts around 6:00–7:00 AM, allowing you to reach the park for the morning safari. Start early for the best wildlife viewing, when animals are more active and sightings are often more frequent.

After approximately four hours inside the park, the safari finishes around 10:00–11:00 AM, depending on your exact start time and conditions.

Morning Safari: 6:00 AM–11:00 AM — Recommended for wildlife viewing, as animals are generally more active during the cooler morning hours.

Afternoon Safari: 2:00 PM — Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari during the park’s second opening session.

After the safari, continue your journey towards Ella, travelling from Sri Lanka's southern lowlands into the cooler and greener hill country.

On the way towards Ella, stop at Ravana Falls, one of the most recognizable waterfalls in the Ella region. The waterfall is approximately 25 metres high and is located close to the Ella–Wellawaya road.

You will also have the opportunity to visit a hidden waterfall near Ella, offering a quieter nature experience away from the main tourist stops. The exact waterfall visited may depend on road conditions, weather and accessibility.

Finally, continue to Ella and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

Afternoon Safari Option

If you prefer to travel later in the day, you can choose the afternoon safari option, starting around 2:00 PM. Enjoy the 4-hour safari and then continue your journey towards Ella afterward.

Please note: The afternoon option will result in a later arrival in Ella, depending on the safari duration, road conditions and stops.

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.