Half Day Minneriya National Park Safari from Habarana: Explore Large Herd of Sri Lankan Elephants
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Habarana
Witness a large herd of Sri Lankan elephants on a half-day Minneriya National Park safari. Explore the grass fields and reservoir that attract these majestic creatures during the dry season.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Minneriya - You will be picked up from Sigiriya by our jeep driver and taken to enjoy an adventurous half-day safari at Minneriya National Park.

On arrival at the park, you will be able to enjoy a memorable 3 hours jeep safari with our team. Minneriya National Park is reported as the Largest known wild Asian Elephant Gathering at one place in the World. The national park’s faunal species include 24 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, 26 species of fish, and 75 species of butterflies. This half-day Minneriya National Park safari mainly gives you the chance to spot 100 of wild elephants at once.

After the safari, you will be taken back to your hotel in Dambulla.

What's Included
  • All government taxes included.
  • Complimentary refreshments and water bottles.
  • Safari jeep rental cost covered.
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Pickup and drop-off provided via safari jeep.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to Minneriya National Park US$ 25.00 per person(Approximately).
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Additional Information

This half-day Minneriya National Park safari will give you the opportunity to witness a large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants who are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200. Some reports account the number of elephants to as high as 700. They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter of the park’s forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in the dry season.

  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
  • Please bring valid passports for entering to the national park.
  • Please come with a comfortable attire for a safari.
  • Please note that since elephants are shifting from one park to another, the safari will be conducted in the relevant park at the time of the tour. It will be Minneriya, Kawdulla or Hurulu Eco Park.
Location
Habarana
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mmariozzz
Nov 29, 2021
Excellent guide and well-tailored experience. - This was a great experience. The company was very communicative and readily responded to our requests. The driver/guide was very patient and knowledgeable, and put in a lot of effort to help us spot animals. We had a great day. Thank you so much!
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