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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
What's included
All government taxes.
Refreshments and water bottles during the safari.
Cost of the safari jeep.
Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Habarana.
Pick up and drop off will be provided by a safari jeep.
Entrance fees to Minneriya National Park US$ 25.00 per person(Approximately).
Gratuities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
What to expect
Minneriya
3h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.
End point
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.
Pickup details
Habarana Hotels.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
