Where is Udawalawe National Park located?

Udawalawe National Park is located in southern Sri Lanka. It covers areas within the Ratnapura and Monaragala districts. The park is about 200 km to the southeast of Colombo. It is close to Udawalawe town and also near the Udawalawe Reservoir.

The park covers around 30,821 hectares. Visitors can reach it using the Embilipitiya–Thanamalvila road. Because of its location, it can be an easy stop for people planning a wildlife experience in southern Sri Lanka. It is also useful for those who travel from Ella toward the southern coast.