This National Park is very popular among visitor for elephants because, they can be observed even at mid day. Herds of elephants can seen along the river during the dry season which is usually between May and September. Birdlife is in plenty, but once again difficult to observe when on the ground due to the tall grass

The main entrance to the park is situated at the Udawalawe, Thanamalwila road about 11km from Udawalawe Junction which is southern boundary of the park. The park is therefore only 115 miles from Colombo.

The most prominent feature is the Kalthote escarpment and spectacular Diyawini fall to the north Ulagala and in the west of the park. The park is situated in the dry zone. There is a short dry period in February-March. Sometimes that period is prolonged from mid May to end of September. This is menses with inter monsoon in the month of September. This is followed by Northeast monsoon rain in November to mid January. Due to conventional activity, the rainfall can occur during April-May. The annual average temperature is about 32 ° C and it can uniform throughout the year

Half day tour – Morning 06:00 to 11:00 / Afternoon 02:30 to evening 06:00