NOW SEEKING ADVENTURERS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, RESEARCHERS—AND YOU!

On the Ground Experiences

There is nothing like seeing an elephant up close.

This is why we're so passionate about making sure

that people and elephants become lifelong friends.

Welcome to

Udawalawe

Elephants and people must co-exist. Here is where you'll be staying. Here is the story of one remarkably sweet village.

Discover People, Discover Yourself

For Researchers

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Short and Long-Term Accommodation

EPIC offers comfortable short- and long-term accommodation for students, researchers, and volunteers at affordable rates, providing a practical and welcoming base for learning, research, and fieldwork.

Vehicles & Equipment

EPIC provides research vehicles with experienced drivers at a reasonable price, along with essential research equipment, to support your fieldwork smoothly and efficiently.

EPIC supports and encourages local collaboration and supervision, providing valuable local insight, expertise, and guidance to your research project.

Support & Collaboration

For the Immersive Stay

Media and Creative professionals

EPIC provides invaluable opportunities for collaboration with media and creative professionals—including writers, artists, painters, and photographers—to help promote coexistence with elephants. Use your talent for meaningful conservation through creativity and storytelling.

Conservation Volunteering

EPIC offers meaningful short- and long-term volunteering opportunities that directly support elephant conservation and promote peaceful human–elephant coexistence. By volunteering with us, you become part of real conservation action on the ground. If you’re passionate about protecting elephants and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

For the Short-Term Traveler

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Village Tours

To raise conservation fund, EPIC organise unique village tours. Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Udawalawe. This isn't just a tour; it’s an invitation to experience the authentic rhythm of Sri Lankan village life while directly contributing to the survival of our majestic elephants.

Educational Safaris

To raise conservation funds, EPIC organise educational safaris. Most people visit Udawalawe to see elephants. With EPIC, you visit to understand them.

Join our exclusive Educational Safaris for a deep dive into the lives of Sri Lanka’s wild giants. Led by our expert Field Research Assistants and seasoned local drivers, this is a rare opportunity to see the park through the eyes of the people dedicated to protecting it.

EPIC provides comfortable accommodation for visitors to Udawalawe National Park at a reasonable price. By staying with us, you gain insight into our conservation efforts and directly support ongoing elephant research and fieldwork—making your stay more meaningful than a conventional visit.