Udawalawe National Park is a premier wildlife destination in Sri Lanka, renowned for guaranteed sightings of large wild elephant herds in their natural habitat. Located between Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, this 30,821-hectare park features dry zone grassland and scrub forest centered around the Udawalawe Reservoir, offering a safari experience often compared to East Africa. Elephants: Over 400 elephants reside here, often spotted in large herds. Other Wildlife: Leopards, water buffalo, crocodiles, sambar deer, spotted deer, monitor lizards, and wild boar. Birding: Abundant birdlife including eagles, hawks, and the endemic Sri Lankan junglefowl. Elephant Transit Home: An essential visit nearby to watch orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed before being released into the wild.