Best Time to Visit the Elephant Transit Home

Best Time to Visit the Elephant Transit Home can be visited throughout the year, but the best time to visit is during one of the daily feeding sessions when orphaned baby elephants gather together for milk feeding.

Transit Home Entrance Fee approximately $10–$15 per adult and full package with Udawalawe jeep safari, transit home visit and all entrance tickets cost range from $80–$100 per adults and 40-50 USD per kids age between 5 to 11 years.

The Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife attractions, offering visitors the opportunity to observe orphaned baby elephants during daily feeding sessions.

Fees can change periodically, so it’s advisable to check locally before your visit.

Best Time to Visit the Elephant Transit Home

The dry season from December to April is generally the most popular period for wildlife viewing in Udawalawe. During this time, animals are easier to spot and safari conditions are excellent.

Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home Entrance Fee are approximately $10–$15 per adult, with additional charges for children, vehicles, and a VAT. Safari prices vary depending on the duration and group size.

Daily Feeding Times

🐘 10:30 AM

🐘 2:30 PM

🐘 6:00 PM

Visitor Tips

• Arrive 20–30 minutes before feeding time.
• Combine your visit with a safari in Udawalawe National Park.
• Bring a camera for excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
• Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat.

Tour Prices

Entrance ticket fee for Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and Safari: 

• Entrance ticket fee for Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and jeep Safari : Per Person Cost Price (min 2 Person) – US$ 80 / EUR75 / GBP 65) per foreign adult and US$ 40 / EUR 38 / GBP 33 per foreign child of age 03 – 12 years are applicable.