Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park
Trip Overview
Explore the wildlife on a half day private jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park. Get to see the famous largest gathering of Asian elephants on planet as they all come together on the banks of the Minneriya Reservoir only seen during the dry season. To see these elephants move in herds and graze the green pasture, playing in the tank bed is the real pleasure of this trip. You also get to spot other wildlife like deer, wild buffalo, wild pigs, langur monkeys, porcupines, leopards, sloth bears and birds in this national park. Visit the photo spot at the Minneriya Tank and the most suitable time would be during sunset and sunrise. Also see the magnificent standing Buddha statue at Giritale.
Highlights:
- Witness a thrilling largest gathering of Asian elephants on earth
- Witness the elephants playing in their natural environment
Brief Itinerary:
- 2:30pm - You will be taken from your hotel situated in Habarana, Dambulla or Sigiriya.
- 3:00-6:00pm - Enjoy Minneriya National Park by Jeep. There are numerous elephants in this park. Unlike in other national parks, elephants can be spotted at a relatively close range. In all this park has over 150 species of birds, about 9 types of amphibians and 25 varieties of reptiles. More than 75 butterfly species are found in this area. Park is also home to a rare bamboo trees not found in any other national park in Sri Lanka.
- 6:30pm - You will be dropped off at your hotel
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
- Refreshments and Water Bottles during the Game drive
- Transport by Jeep
- National Park Entry Fees
- Park Safari in Jeep
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Important Information
- You will receive complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, in your Booking Confirmation Voucher
- Not recommended for participants with back or heart problems
- Be sure to advise your hotel or port pickup location at time of booking. Exact pick-up time will depend upon your pick-up location.
- Not recommended for pregnant women
Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Meet & Greet your friendly driver at your Hotel lobby in Sigiriya, Habarana or Dambulla
- Operator will be in contact with you to coordinate the pick up time.
- The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick up point. Please enter the pick up location at the checkout page
$ 90 Per Person
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