Minneriya National Park : Private Guided Safari
ID: GYG804207-1283939
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Minneriya tank attracts up to 700 Sri Lankan elephants during dry season. They migrate from nearby parks and benefit from the park's food and shelter. Tourists visit Minneriya mainly to see elephants.
Your safari will start at 2:30 pm at the Evening Safari option. If your hotel is within a 5 km radius to the entrance gate, you will also receive a complimentary pickup from your hotel. If not, you will meet your guide at the entrance guide during your selected departure time.
The park has many land types and growth. Wetlands mix in with agricultural land and rocky outcrops, and forests walk hand in hand with scrublands. This also means that the types of wildlife and birds that live in the park or visit it are quite varied.
You may get to see a crocodile or even an extremely rare grey slender loris if you’re lucky. A little herd of deer may visit the Minneriya reservoir as you watch early in the morning. If you plan your safari to the months of August, September or October you might get a chance to see the elephant congregation named the ‘Elephant Gathering’ with its collective number of over 150 elephants in one place. It’s said that the elephants arrive from all surrounding areas for this gathering annually.
If you opt for the evening safari, which is the best time to see this park, you can also see the elephants taking their daily bath and watch the many different kinds of birds heading off to their nests at the end of the day.
After you complete your 3-hour watching nature in action, you will return back to the hotel. the evening tour you will finish the tour at 5:30 pm. If your hotel is within a 5 km radius of the entrance gate you will receive a complimentary drop-off right to your hotel as well.
Highlights
- Witness the majestic sight of hundreds of elephants in their natural habitat
- Experience the beauty of nature as you observe the elephants in their habitat
- Learn about the delicate balance of nature and the diverse ecosystem of the park
- See the elephants' wisdom and grace as they interact with each other
- Enjoy the symphony of nature as the elephants graze and trumpet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Minneriya National Park entrance fees are not included and must be paid in cash upon arrival.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
