Private Tour

Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

Overview

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Our Minneriya safari offers the most intimate wildlife experience with guaranteed elephant sightings. Travel in small private jeeps with expert naturalist guides who know the park's secret spots. Unlike crowded group tours, we give you personalized attention and longer time at sightings for incredible photos. Ethical, conservation-focused, and rated #1 for wildlife encounters

Why choose us?

✔ Small private jeeps (max 4 guests)

✔ Expert naturalist guides

✔ Guaranteed elephant sightings

✔ Longer time at prime locations

✔ Ethical wildlife viewing practices

✔ #1 rated safari experience

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Minneriya National Park

Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure in Minneriya National Park, home to Sri Lanka's largest gathering of wild Asian elephants. This spectacular safari takes you through lush forests and open grasslands in a rugged 4x4 jeep, where you'll witness these majestic creatures roaming freely in their natural habitat. Wildlife Encounters: Observe elephant herds socializing, bathing, and grazing by the ancient Minneriya Tank Spot leopards (if you're lucky!), sloth bears, sambar deer, and crocodiles Discover exotic birdlife including painted storks and Sri Lanka's colorful endemic species Experience Highlights: ✔ Open-top jeep safari with 360° wildlife viewing ✔ Expert naturalist guide sharing fascinating insights ✔ Scenic views of the historic Minneriya reservoir ✔ Prime photography opportunities of undisturbed wildlife

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Free Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (Habarana/Sigiriya)

Private Jeep with Wild Jeep Driver

Pickup points

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Options

Minneriya Park Entrance Ticket

Pickup included

Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice jeep safari with Sarath our driver.
rudolff901,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our driver Sarath is very experienced and brought us every time in a perfect position to spot the elephants. This was not so easy, because there where some other cars.
Amazing trip!
samantharE8410EI,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic trip and saw the cutest baby elephants!! Great tour guide to show us the best parts too, would recommend you coming here for the afternoon trip.
Amazing Safari Experience
benjilashy,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience. Our guide took us on a tour that was not rushed. Was able to sit idly and enjoy the serenity of the national park. He was very experienced and navigated the park and pointed out interesting animals. We were very lucky to see abundant elephants and he was able to get us close enough but still respected the animals space. Was very respectful and ethical.
highly recommend
56nimeshad,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On the Minneriya Safari Tour, Prasad took us on an evening tour where we got to see a lot of elephants. Our driver was very knowledgeable and respectful of the wildlife. Highly recommended!
Amazing 😍
Navigator29888247809,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pradad is a charmer! He guided us in the Safari by Dambulla not a detail was left! We were lucky enough to see all the elephants in the park, oxen, jackals, ox, and the whole range of birds that I explained!
Proffesional elephant safari tour
Freedom22648864657,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really exciting time I had. Guide is quite professional! He lead us at best phosition to watch elephant without trouble.and he explained elephant life and specialities.He shows other animals,eagle,peacock,monkey, camereon.besides he give us water and took nice photoes together with elephant. Really great experience I had.