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    River Garden Safari Resort

    Safari Lodge · Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka

    Best time
    Feb, Jun, Jul
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights

    Situated by the river, this resort offers a tranquil setting with comfortable rooms and a natural ambiance. It serves as an excellent base for Udawalawe safaris, where guests frequently encounter elephants, crocodiles, and a rich array of birdlife along the riverbanks and within the park.

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    Best time to stay at River Garden Safari Resort

    Best months:
    February
    June
    July
    Jan
    Good26°C126mm
    Feb
    Great27°C72mm
    Mar
    Good28°C109mm
    Apr
    Fair27°C179mm
    May
    Fair28°C180mm
    Jun
    Great28°C48mm
    Jul
    Great28°C62mm
    Aug
    Good28°C74mm
    Sep
    Great28°C96mm
    Oct
    Fair27°C212mm
    Nov
    Fair26°C341mm
    Dec
    Fair26°C184mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)

    38 km from the park

    International airport

    Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)

    114 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo