Safari stories, wildlife guides, local food and places to stay around Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.https://exploreudawalawe.com/https://exploreudawalawe.com/sunrise-safari-udawalawe/https://exploreudawalawe.com/sunrise-safari-udawalawe/The park gates open at dawn and the morning belongs to early risers. Here is what a sunrise drive looks like, from misty grasslands to the first herd at the water's edge.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSafarihttps://exploreudawalawe.com/elephant-transit-home/https://exploreudawalawe.com/elephant-transit-home/Feeding time at the Transit Home is loud, messy and unforgettable. We learned how rescued calves are raised to return to the forest.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWildlifehttps://exploreudawalawe.com/village-rice-and-curry/https://exploreudawalawe.com/village-rice-and-curry/Clay pots, wood fire and a spread of curries. A guide to the home kitchens around the park that welcome hungry travellers.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCulinaryhttps://exploreudawalawe.com/where-to-stay-near-the-park/https://exploreudawalawe.com/where-to-stay-near-the-park/From tented camps on the boundary to family-run guesthouses, these are the kinds of stays that put you closest to the morning safari.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTStayshttps://exploreudawalawe.com/packing-list-for-safari/https://exploreudawalawe.com/packing-list-for-safari/Dust, heat and long drives. The small things that make a big difference: neutral clothing, a good scarf, binoculars and more.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTips & Hackshttps://exploreudawalawe.com/birds-of-udawalawe/https://exploreudawalawe.com/birds-of-udawalawe/Raptors, waterbirds and the endemic Sri Lanka junglefowl. Where and when to look for the park's rich birdlife.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWildlifehttps://exploreudawalawe.com/getting-to-udawalawe/https://exploreudawalawe.com/getting-to-udawalawe/Ride the hill-country train to Ella, then drop south to the plains. A practical guide to the main routes into the park.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTips & Hackshttps://exploreudawalawe.com/reservoir-at-dusk/https://exploreudawalawe.com/reservoir-at-dusk/When the light softens, the plains come alive. A photographer's notes on capturing the park's best evening scenes.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTSafarihttps://exploreudawalawe.com/spices-of-the-south/https://exploreudawalawe.com/spices-of-the-south/Cinnamon, curry leaves, goraka and roasted chilli. What goes into a southern curry and where to learn to cook one.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCulinaryhttps://exploreudawalawe.com/leopard-sightings/https://exploreudawalawe.com/leopard-sightings/Udawalawe is elephant country, but patient visitors are occasionally rewarded with a glimpse of something spotted.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTWildlifehttps://exploreudawalawe.com/boutique-resort-guide/https://exploreudawalawe.com/boutique-resort-guide/After a dusty safari, a cool pool and a quiet veranda. What to look for in a small resort near the park gate.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTStayshttps://exploreudawalawe.com/best-time-to-visit/https://exploreudawalawe.com/best-time-to-visit/Dry season, wet season and the months in between. How the weather shapes animal movement and your chances of a great sighting.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTips & Hacks