Minneriya National Park halfday Safari
Overview
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To reserve a national park, please choose one from the options provided. Each reservation is for one park only, and you may select either a morning or evening safari. Please leave a note to inform us of your preferred park.
The Jeep tour will commence from the main entrance of the park near the car park. If your hotel is within a 10km radius of the entrance, you are entitled to a complimentary pickup from your hotel in Habarana or Minneriya. The morning safari starts at 6:00 am, while the afternoon safari begins at 1:00 pm.
During the safari, you will have the opportunity to witness groups of elephants, and crocodiles resting on the banks or swimming in the lakes, and vibrant birds of prey fishing. You may also encounter various other birds and animals, including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and rest.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Minneriya National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in Sri Lanka, famous for its large population of Asian elephants. A half-day safari in this park offers visitors the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, as well as a variety of other wildlife such as Leopard, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and various species of birds. The safari typically lasts for about 4 hours include pickup and Drop-off, with experienced guides taking visitors on a thrilling ride through the park's rugged terrain in vehicles. The park is especially popular during the dry season when elephants gather around the park's central reservoir, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Minneriya Elephant Gathering is a spectacular display of wildlife and a testament to the importance of preserving natural habitats for these magnificent creatures. It's an experience that should not be missed by anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD45 per person, USD 100 for 2 person, USD 120 for 3 person
Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD140 for 4 person, USD150 for 5 person, USD 165 for 6 person
Additional person charge - $25
Minneriya National Park
Pickup points
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Minneriya National Park For 3
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From Habarana/Minneriya Pickup
Minneriya National Park For 1
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For 2 Pax
Minneriya National Park for 2
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For 4
Minneriya National Park For 4
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Pax 6
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Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ANY TIME AGAIN: Minneriya N.P.
Mobile30866666621,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy reservation - directly online agreements - on time catching - competent guide - discovered over 24 different animals beside elephants - especially lot birds - wonderful landscapes - patient observation breaks even on demand - suitable photo stops - proper vehicle control - friendly helpful stuff ANY TIME AGAIN
Amazing safari experience with great service
aufam2025,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! Kumar was the best guide we couldve asked for!! He was so funny and made the tour even more enjoyable. We are very happy with the experience and service :) Kumar picked us up from the designated pick up point and gave us cold water and binoculars to enjoy the safari ride. He explained cool facts about all the animals we saw and also expertly drove us through the bumpy terrain. He also was in our opinion the best driver and more experienced because he always went to good spots that the elephants would come to instead of where everyone else was going. We would highly reccomend as the team as well helped us book the tour very efficiently and accommodated our late timings as well. 10/10 would reccomend
Amazing Elephant Safari on Christmas Day
445eloised,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most amazing elephant safari, our guide was such a good driver! He advised going from 3 onwards as that was when elephants were most active looking for food & water and was not wrong. We saw so many elephants up close and our driver was excellent, especially at getting past crowded parts of the park to make sure we got plenty of space & chances to see the elephants up close.
Great experience
K7951AWmateuszg,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing safari experience. We were with children 4 and 8 years old. We have seen many wild elephants even few meters from us. Our guide told us about herbs and medical traditions of Sri Lanka. Long tour with sunset view on jungle. I recomand it to everyone.
Best Safari in Habarana
R1280NCisabellab,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this Safari tour enough. We were collected from our hotel on time by an extremely friendly guide. As part of the cost of the tour, we were first taken to a local traditional village, where the kindest locals showed us how to cook Sri Lankan food the old way. It was such a beautiful experience - and the food was delicious! We then went to Huluru Eco Park and had a truly magical safari experience. We were worried that all the jeeps would crowd the wildlife, but our guide took us on the quieter tracks and at some points we witnessed wild elephants with no one else around - so special! We also saw some gorgeous birds and other animals like chameleons. We only paid $55 for all of this, but the experience was worth so much more. Thank you!
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G2339VXdiegol,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was changed to Hurulu for better experience due to elephants location. Great tour organisation and safari where we were able to see many elephants!! Top service from Kumara our driver reaching all corners to provide best insights, but always with full respect to the elephants.
Great park, and a bonus seeing three herds of elephants! 🐘🐘🐘
Rosscodad,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the intermittent rain, we had a fantastic safari. Such a huge variety of birds which the lake within the park attracts in abundance. We were spoilt for choice. We were also spoilt as we got to see three heard of elephants and sat mesmerised watching them for ages. Gorgeous to see a few really cute baby elephants and their older brother and sisters. We spent ages taking it all in and didn’t feel rushed at all. Definitely worth going and it didn’t feel like we were just another Jeep tour. Great park worth a visit.
The best safari tour in Sri lanka
baiyus2025,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very genuine and friendly, providing thoughtful and attentive service. He not only showed us five elephants, but also introduced us to various birds and reptiles in the parks. It was a truly satisfying experience!
Good activities to see people and authentic sense
841caret,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Feel real of adventure, saw healthy elephants and get good support from team. Kumara is our driver but he gave alot of support on us, our car has broke tire at hotel, he try to communicate with tire shop and fix it during the trip. Amazing!
Memorable, knowledgeable, and exciting!
Nadee B,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful guide who drove us and taught us about elephants. The guide was well prepared for the day and arrived punctually at our hotel for pick-up. He took us to the best places with many elephants. He received live information from others on the best to viewing locations and took us to them immediately. The cherry on top - he included an amazing sunset viewing at the end of the tour. Thank you very much for such a memorable experience! We will definitely return to this provider for future safaris.
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