Udawalawe

Udawalawe is situated on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones, centered around the massive Udawalawe Reservoir. The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the reservoir in the 1970s. Its landscape is distinct from other parks, characterized by open plains and tall grasslands that resemble the African savanna, making it one of the easiest places in Asia to spot wildlife without dense jungle obstruction. It is widely regarded as the best place in Sri Lanka to see Asian Elephants in the wild year-round. Unlike other parks where elephants migrate, the residents of Udawalawe are permanent fixtures. A jeep safari here almost guarantees sightings of entire families, including tiny calves, grazing peacefully by the roadside or bathing in the reservoir's waters against the backdrop of misty mountains.

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