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Minneriya National Park Safari: Morning and Afternoon Jeep Adventures in Wildlife Habitat
Embark on a thrilling Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park. Witness majestic elephants, crocodiles, and vibrant birds of prey in their natural habitat. Choose between morning and afternoon adventures.
Embark on a thrilling Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park. Witness majestic elephants, crocodiles, and vibrant birds of prey in their natural habitat. Choose between morning and afternoon adventures.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Minneriya National Park - Situated in Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park is renowned for its abundant population of Asian elephants. A half-day safari here provides an incredible chance to observe these majestic animals in their natural environment, along with other wildlife such as leopards, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and a variety of bird species….
- Minneriya National Park - Situated in Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park is renowned for its abundant population of Asian elephants. A half-day safari here provides an incredible chance to observe these majestic animals in their natural environment, along with other wildlife such as leopards, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and a variety of bird species. The safari, which includes pickup and drop-off, typically lasts around 4 hours. Experienced guides lead visitors on an exciting journey through the park’s rugged landscape in specialized vehicles. The park is particularly popular during the dry season when elephants congregate around the central reservoir, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Minneriya Elephant Gathering is a breathtaking wildlife spectacle and highlights the importance of conserving natural habitats for these magnificent creatures. It’s an experience not to be missed by anyone traveling to Sri Lanka.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD45 per person, USD 100 for 2 person, USD 120 for 3 person
- Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD140 for 4 person, USD150 for 5 person, USD 165 for 6 person
- Additional person charge - $25
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD45 per person, USD 100 for 2 person, USD 120 for 3 person
- Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD140 for 4 person, USD150 for 5 person, USD 165 for 6 person
- Additional person charge - $25
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Please select your desired national park from the options provided for reservation. Each booking caters to one park only, offering either a morning or evening wildlife tour. Kindly specify your park of choice.
The guided Jeep tour will start from the park’s main entrance situated near the parking area. Guests lodged within a 10 km range of the entrance…
Please select your desired national park from the options provided for reservation. Each booking caters to one park only, offering either a morning or evening wildlife tour. Kindly specify your park of choice.
The guided Jeep tour will start from the park’s main entrance situated near the parking area. Guests lodged within a 10 km range of the entrance benefit from a free pickup service from their Habarana or Minneriya hotel. The morning wildlife tour kicks off at 6:00 am, and the afternoon expedition starts at 1:00 pm.
As you embark on the safari, expect to see clusters of elephants, crocodiles lounging on the shores or swimming in the lakes, and colorful raptors engaged in fishing. There’s also a chance to spot other diverse birds and wildlife, including scores of elephants that stop by to drink and relax.
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
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Mightyhawks
Aug 3, 2025
Nice experience - We used DMC Jeep Safari, but there are heaps to choose from. Did the afternoon tour, and saw two groups of elephants up close, and there was no rush. My only complaint is why can't you buy entrance tickets online, as every Jeep waited for over 30 minutes at the gates while all the drivers lined up at the one counter.....
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Nicholef252
Jul 30, 2025
Unforgettable experience! Must do in Sigiriya! - This was one of the first experiences we booked once we planned our honeymoon to Sri Lanka and it was so worth it. We had a bright and early start meeting our driver Kumara at our hotel at 5:30am to ensure we got to the park as it was opening. On the drive up Kumara stopped by a lake and unsure what he was doing at first he went into the lake and came back with two local flowers and gifted them to us. Upon entering the park it wasn’t long before Kumara starting to point out different wildlife. We saw multiple species of eagle, water buffalo, many birds, a mongoose, golden jackals and without a shadow of a doubt the star of the safari the Asian elephant. We were about an hour into our time in the park and Kumara was taking his time to suss out where the elephants were. He then spotted one in the distance by the lake so we headed over and within the next 30 minutes more came out from the bushes included a number of calves with their mums. The whole experience was incredible from start to finish. Kumara was funny, extremely knowledgable about the park and wildlife and also really patient and caring for the animals as he moved on once too many vehicles came so it didn’t disturb the elephants. Although we had plenty of time to see them in their natural habitat. Would do this experience again and again!
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Voyager66831100170
Jul 23, 2025
- The tour was adjusted to definitely see elephants. In addition, the guide was phenomenal in spotting all kinds of birds, monkeys, dragons, ... We had a wonderful time!
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A95tctimt
Jul 22, 2025
- We had a very nice safari with lots (tons) of elephants sometimes just a few centimeters away. The driver was very nice and gave his best to maneuver the car in the best place. The car itself looked very new and was very clean. Thanks again for having us.
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Carolinegy4711vh
Jul 21, 2025
Beautiful day 🤩 - We had an amazing day with our guide Puncha!
Large numbers of elephants, eagles, varied and colorful birds, langur, buffaloes, deer... an unforgettable experience!
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Methmij2025
Jul 20, 2025
Excellent communication - Very responsive and cooperative. The tour guide was very nice. We had a smooth ride. The guides know where to take you exactly to see the elephants.
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Northstar785805
Jul 13, 2025
Amazing experience admist the elepants - Our driver, Kumara, was respectful for the elephants, patient, took us tp places with little jeeps. He was not in a hurry, but wanted us to enjoy the park and the animals as much as we could. We had an amazing day, saw so many elephants and babies from close by. Highly recommend!
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Kp1705
Aug 11, 2025
Elephants galore! - Booked this trip through get your guide. They collect and drop off from accommodation in Sigiriya and surrounding. Half day was enough time. You will see big herds of 20+ elephants, probably some monkeys and water buffalo. Compared to Yala where we were spotting lots of different animals every 10-15 mins, it is much less frequent and less variety. However the trucks were more respectful of keeping a distance from the animals and they gave you time to just sit and observe.
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18andelas
Aug 2, 2025
Great experience - The safari in the national park was fascinating! We have seen a lot of elephants, water birds and water buffalo - our guide was very eager to find the right spots to allow us to observe the animals up close. We would have liked a little more information about the animals during the safari, but otherwise we can only recommend the offer :)
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Martinaannika
Aug 10, 2025
Be prepared for long waiting times! - We booked the half day Safari (afternoon), and this is how the time was spent:
Drive to the park: 1 hour
Wait in the car for driver to buy the tickets: almost 2 hours
Safari: 2 hours
Drive back to hotel: 1 hour
We did see a lot of elephants, so we are happy with the actual safari portion of the trip, but we were not prepared for waiting that long in the car for the driver to buy the entrance tickets. These tickets are also not included in the price you pay for the safari, it’s an extra charge of 50 USD per person (bring cash).
If we would go again we would sort out our own transport to the park and book a safari that picks us up by the entrance instead of the hotel, that would save a lot of waiting time when you get there.
Our driver didn’t really speak English, but he was good at getting us a good spot in the park to see the elephants, so it was okay.
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