Why You'll Love Embilipitiya Embilipitiya sits right on the edge of Udawalawe National Park, a practical, low-key base for elephant safaris that sees far less tourist traffic than towns further along the coast, popular mainly with travellers prioritising wildlife over beach time.
One of the closest towns to Udawalawe National Park's entrance, making early-morning safari departures easy.
Sees far fewer visitors than Tissamaharama or the south coast beach towns, appealing to travellers who prefer a quieter stay.
Embilipitiya borders Udawalawe National Park directly, and connects west to Deniyaya and the Sinharaja rainforest.
