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Tour of Our LUXURY Jungle Hotel! + Our First Elephant Safari 🐘🇱🇰 (Udawalawe, Sri Lanka)

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👁️ 100K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 12:33

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Editorial Summary

The creators document an early morning animal safari in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka, which they arranged through their accommodation, Kalu's Hideaway. During the safari, they observe various wildlife including buffalo, crocodiles, jackals, peacocks, and several elephants. They note the close proximity to the elephants and describe a mother elephant with her two young offspring. Following the safari, the creators return to the resort to enjoy a large breakfast buffet featuring local items like curries and egg hoppers. The video provides a tour of their resort room, highlighting the views, the balcony, and the amenities. They also explore the hotel grounds, mentioning a butterfly garden and the fact that the owner is a former professional cricket player. The creators discuss the challenges of long driving days in tuk-tuks before concluding their trip with a visit to Ravana Falls near Ella. They express satisfaction with the wildlife sightings and prepare to travel to the cooler mountain region of Nuwara Eliya.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are doing our first ever animal Safari

this place is bomb we have a super awesome room epic views of all the surrounding nature

we're completely blown away by how close we got to the elephants

they have an amazing spread here they have a whole setup with all these different curries

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book your safari through Kalu's Hideaway for a seamless experience
Bring cash for park tickets as they may not accept cards
Wake up early for the safari to maximize wildlife sightings

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Getting into the park on timeSet up the safari through your hotel and arrive early for tickets
Seeing wildlife up closeThe safari vehicles get you close to animals like elephants safely

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to go on an elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park?
QWhat amenities does Kalu's Hideaway hotel offer?
QHow can travelers book a safari in Sri Lanka?

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Colombo4 Happy Bacon
Udawalawe4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Elephant Safari
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