Wow! We enjoyed a breathtaking morning safari trip at Udawalawe! Firstly, we contacted Lahiru through WhatsApp after reading such wonderful reviews. Nothing was too much trouble, he organised a transfer from Ella to Udawalawe, overnight accommodation at a wonderful safari lodge for us and a transfer onward to Galle. He is such a knowledgeable, kind and helpful guy. His passion for wildlife in the park is infectious. He is so brilliant at spotting wildlife and was able to share fascinating facts about every species. We took a different route from all the other jeeps, he instinctively knows where to find the animals. When seeing the elephants at really close quarters to the jeep, many other jeeps were around us and then having taken photos, drove away. Lahiru knew if we backed up and waited a moment the big tusker elephant would appear looking for the ‘ladies’ and we witnessed their encounter. We saw many different species - monkey, buffalo, deer, monitor, mongoose, crocodile, peacock, owl, many types of birds and reptiles, it was simply fabulous. Seriously, you need to book him for your safari trip. I have never been so impressed with a guide before, his English was superb and it was so lovely to have the entire jeep to ourselves, just us two, the driver and Lahiru our fabulous guide. Contact Lahiru via WhatsApp +94 76 272 6799 Thank you so much. 😊

We visited Udawalawe national park during a 4-hour safari tour with our individual guide Lahiru. It was the best choice ever to opt for an extra guide on board. Most of the tours at Uduwalawe offer just the jeep with driver, and although these drivers will help spot wildlife, they won’t give you all the background information. When you book Lahiru, he comes along next to the driver, so he can focus 100% on spotting all the species in the park. He has a great eye for spotting wildlife, his English was great, and his knowledge about all the animals was incredible. It was so nice to have all the extra info once spotting an animal. Furthermore, he took us away from the crowds, as he knows the park inside out. I would highly recommend booking him. You van contact him via whatsapp: +94 76 272 6799

Visiting Udawalawe national park has been magnificent. A park with huge respect for nature and the animals living around. I would like to thank our guide ‘Lahiru’ specifically. My girlfriend and I were so happy to have booked a guide next to the driver. Lahiru has a huge knowledge and experience and he gave us so much information, told with pure passion. Next to spotting the elephants he showed us a huge variety of birds, crocodiles, jackals,… I could sum up a whole list. What a exquisite morning it was. I have experienced multiple safari’s already but this one has been exceptional. We have followed a way to the deeper jungle part of the park, without having other jeeps following us around. Just us and pure nature. Thank you Lahiru! In case you would like to book him don’t hesitate to reach him by whatsapp on the following number: +94 76 272 6799. Cheers, Anthony

We had a safari with Lahiru yesterday. The communication in advance went very well, I contacted him via WhatsApp. His number is +94 76 272 6799. You are welcome to contact him there. He has also arranged accommodation called Dew Safari Cottage. We can recommend them 100%. Lahiru does his job very well, we really saw a lot of animals and he was able to answer all of our questions and is a good bird expert. The safari lasted about 4.5 hours and we would recommend a tour with him to everyone!

dawalawe National Park is a national park on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka. The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.[1] Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation (chena farming). The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. The park is 165 kilometres (103 mi) from Colombo. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third-most visited park in the country.[2]

Very good Safari with Lahiru!! He found so many animals and showed us a big family of elephants. We also saw many different other animals everywhere. His number : +94 7627 26799

The safari with Lahiru as guide was a great experience. Lahiru clearly knows the area extremely well, having wokred as a conservantionist and guide 12 years. We started at 6am and were able to avoid the crowds and see a large number of elephants - herds, males and females, as well as a host of other animals, including Peacocks, Crocodiles, rare birds of prey, monkeys etc. Our jeep went away from the crowds so that we have an even better experience!

In a word AMAZING! Our trip was all we could of hoped for and this was down to our guide lahiru and his driver, our little boy is obsessed with elephants and he got to see so many up close! Best of it Lahiru knows the park so well he keeps away from the majority of the other jeeps so it feels like a real private experience. I found Lahiru and his number through the reviews on trip advisor (can’t lie i was sceptical at first) but great communication everything he said he would do he has done from giving us the best experience around the park to helping with transport moving to and from around Sri Lanka! Couldn’t recommend him enough!! His Details below! Lahiru prasad - ‪+94 76 272 6799‬

Amazing experience today visiting Udawalawe national park with Lahiru Prasad! We found him through trip advisor reviews and so glad we went with him! From entering the park at 6am, we immediately saw elephants! It was amazing! He also showed us many other animals such as birds, jackals, peacocks, deer, buffalo, monkey and brief glimpse of an alligator! But the elephants were so amazing to see, in herds of females with their babies and also the big males! Lahiru made sure to take roads away from other cars and his knowledge is just amazing, he could spot things from miles away! We went with our nearly 2 year old little boy and he was in awe! Couldn’t recommend Lahiru enough, definitely go with him for a great experience! +94 76 272 6799 is his WhatsApp

Such a great national park which they really pride themselves on. So nice to see the animals in a proper wild environment. Lots to see here, we came across lots of solo male elephants and females and their young. Crocodile, water buffalo, mongoose, lots of deer and even lizards and so many birds I have never seen before. We did a half day tour starting at 5.30am with the gate opening at 6am. Didn’t feel overly busy which was nice. Would highly recommend.