About this experience
This exclusive safari carries you from your Sigiriya hotel into Minneriya National Park, famed for its elephants and wildlife. Three options let you watch the animals during their morning activities, evening activities or throughout the day. The park blends wetlands, agricultural land, rocky outcrops, forests and scrublands, so the wildlife and birdlife are wonderfully varied.
In August, September or October you may catch the famous 'Elephant Gathering', when over 150 elephants come together from all around. The evening safari is the best time to visit, as you watch the herds take their daily bath and birds heading off to their nests. Keep watch too for crocodiles, deer and the rare grey slender loris near the reservoir, all over a three-hour ride with your driver-tracker.
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Rupuni Senior Executive
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What’s included
Included
- Transport by private Safari Jeep
- Hotel pick and drop off by a Private Safari Jeep
- Service of an English Speaking Driver also your Tracker
- All Taxes & Service Charges
Not included
- Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash)
- Food and drinks.
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
- Gratuities.
Route
The drive from Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park.
Please note
- Public transportation nearby
- 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
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Your hotle in Sigiriya
Cancellation policy
- More than 24 hours notice: full refund
- Less than 24 hours notice: no refund
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Minneriya National Park on TripAdvisor
Rating, photos and reviews below are for this place on TripAdvisor — not for the experience itself.
4.3 / 5
· 2,088 reviews
#11 of 157 things to do in North Central Province
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Nice family experience
This was a highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. We came in August and saw lots and lots of elephants. We saw several herds, some with very young calfs. We also saw a range of wildlife in particular birds and a mongoose. W…
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Great nature, so many elephants, but poor organisation and too many safari trucks
Beautiful nature and elephants everywhere, I think we saw at least 100, also little babies. The elephants come very close, you will have the perfect pictures.
The big disadvantage is the poor organisation. We waited 45…
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amazing tour
it's amazing trip on this national park
Ratings, photos and reviews provided by TripAdvisor for Minneriya National Park.
