Minneriya Safari Tour from Habarana

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Habarana, Sri Lanka

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Number of Travellers	Price Per Person (USD)
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Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region

Embark on an early morning adventure with the Minneriya National Park Safari, starting at 5:30 AM from Habarana. 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 Habarana, enriched with memories of Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife.

Duration

3 hours and 30 minutes

The tour starts at

Habarana, Sri Lanka

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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4X4 Safari Jeep
English speaking safari guide for the entire tour
Mineral Water Bottle
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