Embilipitiya: The Handiest Base for Udawalawe Safaris
Embilipitiya is a lively town in the southern dry zone, best known as the closest sizeable base for visiting Udawalawe National Park. Set beside the Chandrika Wewa tank, it is a practical, friendly stop with plenty of guesthouses and safari operators.
Udawalawe safaris
Udawalawe, a short drive away, is famous for its large resident elephant population and open savanna scenery that makes wildlife easy to spot. The Elephant Transit Home nearby cares for orphaned calves before releasing them.
Chandrika Wewa
The tank on the edge of town is a calm spot for birdwatching and sunsets, and the surrounding paddy country is classic dry-zone landscape.
Getting there
Embilipitiya sits on the road linking the south coast with the Sabaragamuwa hills, well served by buses from Ratnapura, Matara and the coast.
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