Located in Udawalawe, the Elephant Transit Home is a vital sanctuary dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned elephant calves. Operated by the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka, the center plays a crucial role in providing a safe environment for young elephants to grow, recover, and eventually be reintegrated into the wild.
Elephant Transit Home – Sri Lanka’s Elephant Conservation Hub
The transit home specializes in rehabilitating orphaned elephants, many of whom are rescued from the wild after becoming separated from their mothers due to poaching, natural disasters, or human-wildlife conflict. The calves are raised with minimal human contact, ensuring they remain wild and are prepared for a life in their natural habitat.
What to Expect During Your Elephant Transit Home Visit:
- Feeding sessions: Watch young elephants being fed, a key part of their rehabilitation.
- Natural habitat: Observe the elephants in a large, open enclosure mimicking their wild environment.
- Educational insights: Learn about elephant conservation efforts and the rehabilitation process.
- Respectful wildlife tourism: Experience ethical wildlife viewing, supporting the center’s mission to return elephants to the wild.
Elephant Transit Home Visiting Hours:
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- The best time to visit is during feeding times, around 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Location:
- Udawalawe National Park, approximately 165 km southeast of Colombo.
By visiting the Elephant Transit Home, you’re contributing to the protection and rehabilitation of Sri Lanka’s wild elephants. Your visit supports the ongoing conservation work, ensuring the future of these majestic creatures.
Book your visit today and be part of Sri Lanka’s wildlife conservation journey!
Elephant Transit Home and Safari – Day Tour Price
- Transport Cost : Start From USD 110 per private tour in an A/C car or van with an English speaking chauffeur-guide
Vehicle Options:
Car (up to 2 persons): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar
Van (3 to 6 persons): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar
- Udawalawe Safari and Transit Home : US$ 75 / EUR 67 / GBP 57) per foreign adult and US$ 38 / EUR 34 / GBP 29 per foreign child of age 03 – 12 years are applicable.