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Minneriya National Park: Wild Asian Elephant Safari
4.9
28 Ratings
Minneriya National Park
Discover the world’s largest gathering of wild Asian elephants on a thrilling jeep safari in Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park.
Discover the world’s largest gathering of wild Asian elephants on a thrilling jeep safari in Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Minneriya National Park - What is the special about Minneriya National Park?
Minneriya National Park | The Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka …
Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopards (the latter…
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Minneriya National Park - What is the special about Minneriya National Park?
Minneriya National Park | The Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka …
Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopards (the latter are very rarely seen, however).
There are rarer animals for groups to spot in the park, such as the Sri Lankan leopard and Sri Lankan sloth bear, however both are elusive and more difficult to see. Conditions in the park provide a well-suited habitat for up to 160 bird species, including water birds such as pelicans, storks and herons.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English Speaking Knowledgeable Driver
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English Speaking Knowledgeable Driver
What's Not Included
- Entry/Admission - Minneriya National Park
- Entrance Fees to National Park
- Entry/Admission - Minneriya National Park
- Entrance Fees to National Park
Additional Information
Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park boasts the largest gathering of wild Asian elephants globally and is a haven for diverse wildlife. Spanning nearly 31,000 hectares, the park is home to around 170 bird species and various other animals. Visitors often opt for jeep safaris to explore the park, enhancing their chances of spotting wildlife at dusk.
In…
Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park boasts the largest gathering of wild Asian elephants globally and is a haven for diverse wildlife. Spanning nearly 31,000 hectares, the park is home to around 170 bird species and various other animals. Visitors often opt for jeep safaris to explore the park, enhancing their chances of spotting wildlife at dusk.
In addition to Minneriya, there are other parks like Hurulu Eco Park and Kaudulla National Park. We will help you choose the best park for elephant sightings based on the weather conditions.
Location
Minneriya National Park
Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(28 Ratings)
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Z4156qpannamariab
Oct 16, 2024
Safari with Sudath - The safari tour was beyond exceptional! Our guide was fantastic, providing great insights and ensuring we had unforgettable wildlife encounters. The landscapes were stunning, and the entire experience was flawlessly organized. It was a perfect blend of adventure and beauty—I highly recommend it!
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Grumazn
Oct 10, 2024
The best experience!!! - The safari was an incredible experience! Our guide was highly knowledgeable, making every moment engaging and exciting. From breathtaking landscapes to close-up wildlife sightings, everything was perfectly planned. I couldn’t have asked for a better adventure and would recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable journey!
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Olteanua2021
Oct 10, 2024
Amazing safari tour!! - The safari tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide was excellent, offering fascinating insights and making sure we had the best wildlife encounters. The scenery was stunning, and every moment felt like a true adventure. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a thrilling and memorable trip!
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Navigate57148502225
Oct 10, 2024
Sudath, the best guide!!!!!! - The safari tour was an unforgettable experience! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and the wildlife encounters were breathtaking. Everything was perfectly organized, from the stunning landscapes to the up-close moments with majestic animals. I highly recommend this adventure for anyone seeking an extraordinary journey into nature!
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Guide18743839949
Oct 10, 2024
Safari with Sudat - a particularly pleasant experience especially with our guide Sudat, who toasted very attentively, showed us and explained well documented the nature and relationship with elephants
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Rois993
Sep 23, 2024
Great safari - Sudath is a great guide - knows all the places to look for animals and is great at spotting them. We saw tons of elephants, birds, monkeys, and deer. Sudath was also extremely respectful of the animals and balanced perfectly between getting good looks and govog them their space.
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Sunshine55723706035
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing tour in Sri Lanka Thanks Sudath, Love It! - This was our couple trip in Sri Lanka. Great communication right from booking with Sudath Safari and Tours; we know all details about our driver and guide via the online platform. His name was Sudath. It's great that he named his tour company by himself. Sudath picked us up from the Dambulla Jet Seeing Lake Hotel. He was already waiting for us. We started our journey at 1:00 p.m. He drives very disciplined, and we are going to Minneriya National Park. On the way to the park, he gave us a lot of knowledge about Sri Lankan traditional food places and people's way of life. He spoke English so well that he had no difficulty understanding us. We spent an amazing time in the park, and we were lucky enough to see so many elephants, birds, and a variety of other animals. We also enjoyed the natural beauty of the park's greenery. As people from outside Sri Lanka, safety is a big issue here, and we have always felt secure with Sudath. We finished our tours at 5.30 p.m. . I will always remember this trip in my life, and I will visit Sri Lanka again in the future. Thank you so much, Sudath, for spending such time with us and helping us to enjoy our journey beautifully. We pray for you. Also highly recommended to Sudath Safari and Tours.
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Madanm94
Sep 14, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity - Sudath is such a knowledgeable person who took time to explain all the niche aspects of the forest with details about how and why the animals thrived. He knows all the cool spots when you will see all the amazing wildlife and the majestic tuskers. He helped with some amazing pics for the trip and really very helpful. Thanks Sudath
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Passport07916890291
Sep 12, 2024
Lovely safari 🐘💙 - Our guide, Sanju, was awesome ! Super respectful, funny, cute and peaceful. He had the best eye to see the small wild animals and we enjoyed a lot the safari. The view of the elephants was incredible. We recommend him 100%
Omayra & Raquel 🫶🏽
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Pitilola2010
Sep 10, 2024
Wonderful safari with the best driver - We went this morning and the experience was amazing. Our driver has been watching us at all times and has been concerned to find Top-rated places to find elephants. We have also been very calm with him, you can see that he has the car experience and that he knows how to handle situations with these animals. A 10!!!
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