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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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Harriet_n

Mar 29, 2024

Absolutely Brilliant - This was absolutely fantastic, a highlight of our trip, all thanks to our driver! There was about 200 jeeps all driving around in a convoy and vying for a 5 second look at the elephants. This not only scared the elephants away but is not the experience you are hoping for on safari. Our driver did his best to keep away from the convoys of Jeeps and seek out quiet spots to see the elephants. This resulted in some amazing, magical experiences where it was just us and elephants not more than 6 feet away. This would have been a totally different and likely disappointing experience had we been in the pack of jeeps jostling to see an elephant. Instead this was a sure highlight of our trip and something we will never forget!

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Jannneuh

Mar 19, 2024

safari - Successful safari at a fair price. Pick-up and drop-off directly at the accommodation. The guide was very experienced and treated the animals with respect (no unnecessary driving back and forth, engine off during long breaks). Definitely recommended.