Beautiful setting and authentic food — highly recommended for anyone visiting Udawalawe. Warm hosts and excellent flavours.
Asha P.
A wonderful dining experience
Journeys that connect culture, community, and nature.
Welcome to Experience Udawalawe by Ceylon 1850, where Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, community spirit, and wild beauty come together in one unforgettable journey. From village kitchens and spice gardens to tranquil lake rides and safaris through Udawalawe National Park, every experience is rooted in authenticity and respect for nature.
Guided by our commitment to regenerative tourism, your visit supports local livelihoods, protects biodiversity, and preserves traditions. Here, travel becomes more than discovery, it becomes belonging.
Living connections, lasting impact
Journeys shaped with care, respecting the land, uplifting people, and creating stories you will carry long after you return home.
Step into kitchens perfumed by spices, learn ancient crafts, and gather under the stars for stories passed down through generations.
Every visit contributes to community well-being, safeguards wildlife, and keeps traditions thriving for the future.
Small-group encounters led by local hosts invite genuine connection and shared memories you will carry home.
Hear the rumble of elephants, wake to hornbills at sunrise, and feel the pulse of Udawalawe's wilderness all around you.
Look through our extensive collection of authentic experiences in Udawalawe
Discover experiences that bring you closer to the spirit of Udawalawe. Cook with locals in open-air kitchens, learn the old ways of grinding spices, and wander through gardens filled with fresh herbs. Share simple meals prepared with care, listen to stories passed down through generations, and join safaris where elephants roam the plains and wild birds fill the sky.
Each experience reflects the values of Experience Udawalawe by Ceylon 1850, rooted in tradition, guided by sustainability, and enriched by human connection. This is where culture, nature, and story meet, creating memories that belong to you long after you leave.
“Journeys fade, but the stories remain.”
Each memory you gather here finds a home in the hearts of the people who welcomed you.
A collection of journeys that bring you closer to the land, its people, and its stories.
Each of our experiences is designed to let you see, taste, and feel the spirit of Udawalawe. Learn to cook in a village kitchen with recipes handed down through generations, wander spice and herbal gardens where old knowledge thrives, and share meals that carry the warmth of community.
Set out on safaris to meet elephants and wild birds in their natural home or simply sit beneath the stars and listen to stories that have shaped this land. Here, every path leads to Authentic Roots, Living Stories.
Selected reviews from TripAdvisor
Beautiful setting and authentic food — highly recommended for anyone visiting Udawalawe. Warm hosts and excellent flavours.
Asha P.
A wonderful dining experience
We loved the heritage dishes and the storytelling. A true highlight of our trip.
Liam T.
Memorable evening
Delicious local food and friendly staff. Portion sizes were generous. A lovely stop after a day in the parks.
S. Wong
Authentic and cosy
We have a deep respect for Udawalawe, its people, its landscapes, and its living traditions. Experience Udawalawe was founded to share these stories through carefully curated journeys that connect culture, community, and nature.
Each experience, from cooking in village kitchens to exploring spice gardens and setting out on safaris, is designed to be authentic and sustainable. Guided by our promise of Authentic Roots, Living Stories, we invite you to discover a way of travel that protects wildlife, supports local families, and keeps traditions alive.
Every visit supports people, wildlife, and traditions.
Every experience directly benefits local communities, creating sustainable livelihoods.
Our responsible tourism practices contribute to conservation efforts for future generations.
We keep ancient traditions alive through authentic experiences and cultural knowledge.
At Experience Udawalawe by Ceylon 1850, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Your journey creates memories while leaving a positive mark on the land and community.