Udawalawe National Park

Basic ecotouristic information on Udawalawe National Park (Sri Lanka) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.

Localization

South East Sri Lanka; 170 km south east from Colombo

Access

Easy. On Pelmadulla-Timbolketiya A18 road, 11km from Timbolketiya.

Characteristic

308 km²; Udawalawe lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones just south of the Central Highlands. Open parkland landscape - plains and foothills (from 100 to 383 m above the sea level). Ulgala, in the west of the park, is the most prominent peak. The park is situated around the artificial water reservoir Udawalawe (3400 ha). Typical ecosystems: grasslands, gallery forests along river banks, dry evergreen forests, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems. Abandoned teak plantations inside the park area.

Fauna + Flora

Species List - See the Attachment Below

(Species list may not be complete)

Possible activities

Taking pictures of mammals and birds - one of the best Sri Lanka´s places for birdwatching and elephants observation

Jeep safari riding through the park.

Note

Walking tourism is not allowed in the park

Best time to visit V-IX

Accommodation is not available in the park.

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Udawalawe National Park - Fauna and Flora (666.609KB)