Embark on an early morning adventure with the Minneriya National Park Safari, starting at 5:00 AM from Anuradhapura. This tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the famous "Gathering"of elephants, one of the largest wildlife spectacles in Asia, where hundreds of elephants congregate around the Minneriya Reservoir during the dry season. Your journey is made comfortable and insightful with an authorized chauffeur who will guide you through the park's rich biodiversity.
Tour Highlights:
Observe one of the world’s largest gatherings of Asian elephants in their natural habitat.
Spot a variety of wildlife, including leopards, deer, and a multitude of bird species.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Minneriya Reservoir and the park’s lush surroundings.
Your chauffeur provides valuable insights into the park’s wildlife and ecosystems.
After your safari, you’ll be comfortably dropped off back in Anuradhapura, enriched with memories of Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife.
Duration
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Minneriya national park is located 182 kms away from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated, the an...
Minneriya national park is located 182 kms away from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated, the ancient Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir irrigates a considerable area of the district of Polonnaruwa and is the focal point of the Minneriya National Park. May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephant herds. The gathering is documented as the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During the dry season of August to September each year, herds up to 300 elephants are seen within a few square kilometers of the vast Minneriya Reservoir.
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Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District and is a popular tourist destination for safari as it is the starting point for safari's in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary...
Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District and is a popular tourist destination for safari as it is the starting point for safari's in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants. Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city. Habarana is situated nearby Sigiriya An ideal ecofriendly, going safari in many places such as Minneriya, villages Cycling , Nature trails in Habarana and Sigiriya Jungle, Bird watching in Habarana jungle You can visit some places as your wish and according to the time you spend in one day
Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
English speaking guide for the entire tour
All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
Mineral Water Bottle
Safari Jeep
Entrance Fees
Lunch
Any tours to cities not mentioned above
Any other services not mentioned above