Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is a sanctuary for wildlife in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Famous for its elephant population, the park offers a unique opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures up close in their natural environment.
WildLife Gallery
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Park Highlights
Elephant Herds
Renowned for its large population of Sri Lankan elephants that roam freely in their natural habitat.
Bird Watching Paradise
Hosts a rich diversity of bird species, making it a hotspot for birdwatchers.
Udawalawe Reservoir
The park features a stunning reservoir, attracting a variety of wildlife to its banks.
Location
Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Area
Approximately 308.21 km²
Established
1972
Recent Wildlife Sightings
Spot-billed Pelican
Great Thick-knee
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Barred Buttonquail
Asian Wooly-necked Stork
Lesser Adjutant
Painted Stork
Black-headed Ibis
Eurasian Spoonbill
Sri Lanka Junglefowl
Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon
Crested Serpent-Eagle
Changeable Hawk-Eagle
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Grey-headed Fish-Eagle
Black-winged Kite
Brown Fish-Owl
Jerdon’s Nightjar
Indian Nightjar
Crested Treeswift
Sri Lanka Swallow
Sirkeer Malkoha
Blue-faced Malkoha
Pied Cuckoo
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Common Kingfisher
Asian Green Bee-eater
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Indian Roller
Eurasian Hoopoe
Malabar Pied-Hornbill
Coppersmith Barbet
Brown-headed Barbet
Tawny-bellied Babbler
Yellow-eyed Babbler
Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
Red-backed Flameback
Indian Pitta
Indian Robin
Sri Lanka Woodshrike
Small Minivet
White-tailed Iora
Baya Weaver
Indian Siverbill
Jerdon’s Bushlark
Paddyfield Pipit
Jungle Prinia
Ashy Prinia
Plum-headed Parakeet
Sri Lanka Leopard
Sloth Bear
Asian Elephant
Spotted Deer
Wild Water Buffalo
Grey Langer
Sri Lankan Jackal
Ruddy Mongoose
Indian Hare
Wild Boar
Sambar Deer
Mugger Crocodile
Land Monitor
Plan your visit to Udawalawe National Park to experience the grandeur of Sri Lanka's wildlife and the beauty of its landscapes.