Private Tour

Half Day Minneriya National Park Safari from Sigiriya

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Minneriya

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 Sigiriya.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All government taxes.

Refreshments and water bottles during the safari.

Cost of the safari jeep.

Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Sigiriya.

Pick up and drop off will be provided by a safari jeep.

Entrance fees to Minneriya National Park US$ 25.00 per person (Approximately).

Gratuities.

Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Options

Half Day Minneriya National Park Safari from Sigiriya

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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  • Through the roof

    lamesarhode,Aug 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour was beyond amazing!!! Our driver was on time to collect us with refreshments and on top of spotting animals during our safari the entire time. He made sure we were comfortable throughout while helping with photo opportunities too. Would 100% recommend!!!

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  • A Wonderfull experience!

    236dancank,Feb 10, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We started early in morning, driven by Ramesh who drove proffessionaly! The views were wonderful and that left everyone exited. We saw elephants, the Tigers etc, etc! We vowed to return next year, same time, same place, same driver!

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