So when is the best time to go on safari?
On safari in Udawalawe National Park with Udawalawe Ethical Safari.
Many of our clients ask us when is the best time to see animals on safari and the truth is we cannot say for certain! We are blessed with large elephant, buffalo, crocodile, deer, jackal and monkey populations at Udawalawe National Park but at the end of the day it is not a zoo, every day is different and we cannot predict wild animals. But we can tell you these tips –
- If you are here primarily for birds then an early morning safari is going to give you the best chance of seeing the widest variety of birds.
- We are very experienced and we have a great success rate of spotting animals so that you can watch them, undisturbed, going about their daily lives.
- The longer the safari duration, the better chance of peaceful wildlife experiences, as we can get deeper into the park away from the areas crowded with jeeps and show you the variety of habitats and inhabitants within the park.
- Mornings are usually the busiest time for the park. Yes a sunrise safari can be wonderful for spotting animals but do not discount an afternoon safari when it is less busy and animals are feeding and roaming around before the sunset.
So, we want to bust the myth that afternoon safari is not as good as a morning safari. We have had some spectacular afternoon safaris recently, spotting many animals and spending time with large herds of elephants without other jeeps disturbing us. Here is a photo taken this week on an afternoon safari!
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