Top Ella Sporting Events - page 2

Udawalawe National Park, the sixth largest animal sanctuary of Sri Lanka, is located 112 miles (180 km) from Colombo in the south-central sector of the island. The park is situated just south of the Central Highlands, of which escarpment brings about an enrapturing backdrop. Udawalawe National Park established in the year 1972 with the objective of protecting the catchment area of Udawalawe reservoir, which provides water for agriculture and hydro-power generation spreads over an area 30,821 resembling an African game park.

Explore Udawalawe National Park with the benefit of a private guide on this full-day safari from Ella. With all transportation provided, you can sit back and enjoy the scenery instead of fussing over driving and directions. Once in the park, take a drive with your guide, who will answer any questions and provide in-depth commentary. You'll also get a chance to visit the elephant transit home, where you can see the majestic creatures up close and learn about their conservation.

This private transfer offers a seamless journey from Ella to Unawatuna, with an exciting Udawalawe safari in between. Experience Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes, from misty hills to untamed wilderness and coastal beauty. Spot elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birds before arriving in Unawatuna, a tropical beach paradise.

Follow in the footsteps of 19th-century tea tycoon, Sir Thomas Lipton, on this private Lipton’s Seat and Dambetenna Tea Factory trip from Ella and nearby towns. Swap cab- and bus-hopping for a private tuk-tuk with a guide, and ride up through tea farms to Lipton’s Seat for stunning panoramas over the mountain-backed, tea-coated hills that the magnate once surveyed. Afterward, walk through plantations, visit Dambetenna to discover how tea is made, and enjoy a refreshing brew before returning.

Whether traveling from Tangalle to Ella or Ella to Tangalle, enjoy a private door-to-door transfer with a stop at Udawalawe or Yala National Parks. Your package includes a private vehicle with Wi-Fi, sound system, visuals, tea, water, and snacks. National park entrance fees, guiding, and safari vehicle charges are not included.

Cover Ella’s main attractions in a single day during this private, customizable tour. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, reaching natural locations not accessible by public transport. Highlights include panoramic views from Little Adam’s Peak, a century-old viaduct at Nine Arches Bridge, and the stunning cascades of Diyaluma Falls.

Venture into Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife sanctuary, on an all-inclusive safari adventure that begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Ella. Navigate through the expansive park in a customized jeep, where the thrill of spotting leopards—renowned for their density—awaits. With a rich biodiversity of 32 mammals and over 125 bird species, including endangered ones, Yala promises a captivating wildlife experience. Encounter majestic elephants in their natural habitat and keep an eye out for unique species like the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and Golden Palm Civet. - Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Ella to Yala National Park - Explore the park in a customized jeep for superior wildlife viewing - Spot the elusive leopards and observe large herds of elephants - Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts seeking an immersive safari experience

Private transfer from Ella with Yala or Udawalawe safari and drop-off at Tangalle, Mirissa, or Galle.

Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park is situated near to Ella, but getting there by yourself means using cabs or limited public bus services. This private tour makes it easy, and includes a 4x4 game drive to look for Udawalawe’s elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife. A choice of safari times provides flexibility, and there’s an optional elephant orphanage visit (own expense) en route—difficult to add if traveling independently.

Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.

Enjoy a scenic day tour from Ella to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destinations. Your chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel in Ella and drive you towards Yala, where you will meet your safari jeep for an exciting wildlife adventure. During the three-hour jeep safari, explore the diverse landscapes of Yala National Park, the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park is well known for its Sri Lankan leopards, elephants, wild water buffalo, sloth bears, and many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and other wildlife. After completing the safari, return to your vehicle and travel back to your hotel, ending a memorable day filled with nature, wildlife, and adventure.

Leave Ella behind and journey to the coast through the wilderness of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamvehera National Park, where misty lakes and distant mountains cradle the wild. Far from the crowded trails of Yala Block 1, this peaceful route reveals nature’s rhythm as leopards roam freely, elephants bathe in still waters, and birds echo across forest. The adventure begins with pickup from Ella, and traveling through scenic countryside to Lunugamvehera, where open lakes and forest edges create perfect habitats. Continue into Yala Block 5, with safaris offered at sunrise, morning, and afternoon—each revealing a different mood of the wild. Guided by a wildlife expert. Enjoy a packed homemade breakfast or evening snack. On private or sunrise safaris, receive a signature wildlife photo collection captured by our crew — complimentary. Seamless transfer continues to Galle, Mirissa, Dickwella, Tangalle, or any southern coastal town, completing a journey where comfort, discovery and nature meet.