--- title: "Elephant Transit Home" description: "A rehabilitation centre for orphaned and injured elephant calves near Udawalawe, best known for its public bottle-feeding sessions." region: "Sabaragamuwa" best_time: "Year-round" url: "https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/destinations/elephant-transit-home" publisher: "Welcome Sri Lanka" --- # Elephant Transit Home > Explore Elephant Transit Home in Sabaragamuwa A rehabilitation centre for orphaned and injured elephant calves near Udawalawe, best known for its public bottle-feeding sessions. - Region: Sabaragamuwa - Type: wildlife - Best time to visit: Year-round - Suggested time: Half Day Welcome to **Elephant Transit Home**, a distinctive destination in the Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. A rehabilitation centre for orphaned and injured elephant calves near Udawalawe, best known for its public bottle-feeding sessions. Travellers exploring the island add Elephant Transit Home to their route for its authentic character and the way it rounds out a wider Sri Lanka itinerary. Whether you are drawn by history, nature, or spirituality, Elephant Transit Home rewards visitors who take the time to look beyond the island's best-known landmarks. The best time to visit is generally any time of year, though conditions are most comfortable outside the heaviest monsoon showers. Plan a half-day to a full day here depending on how the site fits into your onward journey. - Orphaned Elephant Care - Bottle Feeding - Rehabilitation Centre - Wildlife Conservation Elephant Transit Home is best combined with nearby attractions in the Sabaragamuwa region, so check the map before you go and pair it with other stops along your route. ## Highlights - Orphaned Elephant Care - Bottle Feeding - Rehabilitation Centre - Wildlife Conservation --- Source: [Welcome Sri Lanka](https://www.welcomesrilanka.com) — https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/destinations/elephant-transit-home Plan a trip: https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/contact-us · info@welcomesrilanka.com · +94 77 765 2180 (phone & WhatsApp)