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Half Day Minneriya National Park Safari from Dambulla

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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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.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Minneriya, Minneriya, North Central Province

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Dambulla.
  • Refreshments and water bottles during the safari.
  • Cost of the safari jeep.
  • Pick up and drop off will be provided by a safari jeep.
  • All government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees to Minneriya National Park US$ 25.00 per person (Approximately).
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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