Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
To reserve a national park, please choose one from the options provided. Each reservation is for one park only, and you may select either a morning or evening safari. Please leave a note to inform us of your preferred park.
The Jeep tour will commence from the main entrance of the park near the car park. If your hotel is within a 10km radius of the entrance, you are entitled to a complimentary pickup from your hotel in Habarana or Minneriya. The morning safari starts at 6:00 am, while the afternoon safari begins at 1:00 pm.
During the safari, you will have the opportunity to witness groups of elephants, and crocodiles resting on the banks or swimming in the lakes, and vibrant birds of prey fishing. You may also encounter various other birds and animals, including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and rest.
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WiFi on board
Bottled water
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
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Dambulla Town, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Habarana, Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka
W2W2+94G, Sudarshanarama Puranagama Rd, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park, Minneriya, Sri Lanka 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. 240 minutes
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
TANIA_S
12 Nov 2024
Our drriver Kumara was excellent...made sure we saw so many birds, monkeys and of course the incredible elephants. We even got a mango treat as part of our great service. Highly recommended.
Dreamer486064
10 Nov 2024
Kumara was a great host and awesome guide patent and showed us everything... then went looking for a leopard on the back roads on the way back!... ... sadly no leopards today ...however took many great photos!! Highly recommended....
gerry k
26 Oct 2024
Our guide was a beautiful man by the name of Rigid. He took very good care of us, and his 4WD was excellent. It took us a while to find the elephants, but when we did, it was quite amazing how close they let us come to them. Had a lovely day out.
This tour in
Anuradhapura
is organized by
Mathisha Jeep Safari
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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