Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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.
Departure Point
Habarana, Sri Lanka
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.
Habarana Hotels.
Return Details
Habarana, Sri Lanka
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.
Minneriya, Minneriya, Sri Lanka 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. 180 minutes
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
mmariozzz
29 Nov 2021
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!
This tour in
Anuradhapura
is organized by
Overa Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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