Minneriya National Park Safari: Morning and Afternoon Jeep Adventures in Wildlife Habitat
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Embark on a thrilling Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park. Witness majestic elephants, crocodiles, and vibrant birds of prey in their natural habitat. Choose between morning and afternoon adventures.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Minneriya National Park - Minneriya National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in Sri Lanka, famous for its large population of Asian elephants. A half-day safari in this park offers visitors the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, as well as a variety of other wildlife such as Leopard, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and various species of birds. The safari typically lasts for about 4 hours, with experienced guides taking visitors on a thrilling ride through the park’s rugged terrain in 4x4 vehicles. The park is especially popular during the dry season when elephants gather around the park’s central reservoir, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Minneriya Elephant Gathering is a spectacular display of wildlife and a testament to the importance of preserving natural habitats for these magnificent creatures. It’s an experience that should not be missed by anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD45 per person, USD 80 for 2 person, USD 110 for 3 person
  • Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD135 for 4 person, USD165 for 5 person, USD 195 for 6 person
Additional Information

Please select your desired national park from the options provided for reservation. Each booking caters to one park only, offering either a morning or evening wildlife tour. Kindly specify your park of choice.

The guided Jeep tour will start from the park’s main entrance situated near the parking area. Guests lodged within a 10 km range of the entrance benefit from a free pickup service from their Habarana or Minneriya hotel. The morning wildlife tour kicks off at 6:00 am, and the afternoon expedition starts at 1:00 pm.

As you embark on the safari, expect to see clusters of elephants, crocodiles lounging on the shores or swimming in the lakes, and colorful raptors engaged in fishing. There’s also a chance to spot other diverse birds and wildlife, including scores of elephants that stop by to drink and relax.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jimitr5
Jun 19, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed! - It was communicated in advance which national park we would visit. Driver details were also sent in advance. Driver reached the hotel before half an hour. He was pleasant and polite throughout. We saw many groups of elephants, with the youngest as young as 1 week old, the size of an adult pig! Driver himself took awesome photos of us and the elephants. All in all it was very pleasant and enjoyable!
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Paradise64138852946
Jun 7, 2024
Great Guide - Great Day - Today we experienced a unique trip to Minneryia and Polonnaruwa. We saw several groups of elephants and our guide/driver told us interesting information about these animals. He also always kept an eye out for other animals. Our driver planned the day according to our wishes and was very accommodating. only recommended!
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Jody
May 24, 2024
Amazing day in the park! - AMAZING!!! Got the true wildlife experience today with Vijith in the park - wow! Saw the original old elephant family.. baby, mom, dad, grandma… saw about 40 elephants and a snake! He was awesome to spend the day with a truly unforgettable experience.
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D3572iqcourtneyb
May 16, 2024
Up close with beautiful elephants! - This is an experience I would really recommended! We saw so many elephants, baby elephants, up really close and personal! Thank you for the amazing experience!
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Eshtravelsandtours
May 15, 2024
Amazing nature experience - It was amazing safari tour..wecan see the a lot of elephants so closer they are not dangerous .an alots of birds and feel the wild life in srilanka
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Now_just_travel_sz
May 6, 2024
Amazing visit of Hurulu Eco Park with driver Kumara - Excellent tour with our driver Kumara! He was the best! We ended up visiting Hurulu Eco Park as they recommended to see more elephants there. Kumara was able to take as on paths away from the other jeeps and we saw so many elephants.
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Xrestaurantbossx
Apr 29, 2024
Elephant Safari - We went on an elephant safari today with Kümara. He told us a lot about the elephants and he also knew about other animals. We really enjoyed the safari and recommend it
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Jutiapa33
May 13, 2024
A very efficient afternoon of elephant watching... - If you want to check wild elephants off your list in an afternoon, this is a good choice. We were informed by locals that Hurulu Eco Park was a better option at this time of year for seeing elephants than nearby Minneriya Natioinal Park. Sure enough, this is where we were taken by our guides. Though they spoke limited English, both (Kumara was the principal) were very professional and conscientious. There are a number of tour operators here and I noticed that our guides seemed to be better at spotting wildlife, particularly birds, and stopping to point them out than the others, who seemed focused primarily on finding the next elephant. Re elephants, we saw 50-60 in less than two hours. It was fantastic. This tour is very basic and the reviewer is not an outdoor enthusiast. One improvement the operator might consider is having binoculars to better experience the aforementioned birdlife. After the tour, we stopped in nearby Habarana for some refreshments. Kumara and his colleague happened to be driving by in our jeep, their workday complete. Nevertheless, they stopped to get our attention and greet us one last time. It was such a nice gesture and typical of Sri Lankan hospitality.
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Jet64429767169
May 10, 2024
Great experience - It was so exiting! We can see many elephants. Our tour guide was very kind and friendly, so we had a great time! If we go to Sri Lanka, I'd like to join this tour. It is too hot in Sri Lanka, so you should wear clothes appropriate to the climate.
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Alvincg5482aj
Apr 27, 2024
Up close to natures giants - It was an amazing private tour and we were picked up in our hotel. We got to see many elephants in the park and our guide did his best to find alternative spots and routes to give us a private view of the wildlife. Highly recommend!
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