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The Great Elephant Gathering Private Safari from Minneriya

Join a private 3-hour jeep safari at Minneriya National Park to witness the world's largest gathering of Asian elephants at the reservoir.

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About this experience

Board a private 4x4 safari jeep and head into Minneriya National Park, home to the largest seasonal gathering of Asian elephants on the planet. Your experienced driver doubles as your tracker, guiding you to the reservoir where herds congregate to feed, bathe, and play in the open. Each jeep carries a maximum of six passengers, so sightlines are unobstructed and the pace is yours. A bottle of water per person is included, and park entrance tickets are covered when you select the "Jeep With Tickets" option.

The safari runs for three hours, with Lakpura arranging pickup and drop-off from any location within five kilometres of the park gate. Guests outside that radius arrange their own transfer to the gate. Children aged five and above are welcome on board. Food, drinks beyond the included water, and gratuities are not covered.

Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years

What’s included

Included

  • 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep)
  • Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
  • Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate
  • Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
  • Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep With No Tickets" selected.
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Price is fixed per vehicle
  • A maximum of 6 people per vehicle
  • Departure Point: Park Gate Of Minneriya National Park If you are staying within a 5km radius of the entrance gate, you can arrange free pickup from your hotel. Address: Habarana-Polonnaruwa Road, Habarana, Sri Lanka Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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