Afternoon Game Drive at Minneriya National Park: Witness the Largest Asian Elephant Gathering
Embark on an exhilarating afternoon game drive at Minneriya National Park from Polonnaruwa. Witness the largest Asian elephant gathering in the world and marvel at these majestic creatures as they drink, play, and graze on the lush grasslands.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Minneriya National Park - 13:00: You will be taken from your hotel and driven to Minneriya National Park.

15:00: Arrive and start your game drive at the National Park. The extent of the Minneriya National Park is about 21,000 acres (8,889 hectares). Dry zone plant and animal species are common, and elephants are numerous. Unlike in other national parks, elephants can be spotted at a very close range. About 160 species of birds, 9 different types of amphibians, 25 reptiles, 26 fish, and more than 78 butterfly species have been found in this area. There are also rare bamboo trees not found in other national parks.

18:00: On completion of the game drive, you will be driven to your hotel.

20:00: Arrive back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • All government taxes
  • Refreshments and water bottles during the Game drive
  • Snacks
  • Safari jeep rental
What's Not Included
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Watch as these huge animals drink, play and snack on the green, lush grasses that have been exposed by the receding water. This three hours private jeep safari will be a thrilling experience during your visit to the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Minneriya National park is one of the only place in the world to witness the largest Asian elephant Gathering known to exist in the planet (June - September)

  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Polonnaruwa and Giritale hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Pick up time and the time duration will be changed according to the Pick up location.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • If you are pregnant, you should not take part.
  • This activity is wheelchair accessible provided you have a collapsible wheelchair.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation Policy

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