Private Tour

Minneriya National Park Safari [Morning / Evening]

Overview

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English

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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 deers, buffalo, monkeys, and various species of birds. 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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

Experience " The Gathering " a name given to the elephants thats assemble on the banks of the minneriya tank during the dry season.view the famous elephants as they graze on the grass growing on the minneriya tank bed.perhaps you'll spot any of the park's diverse wildlife, including deer, wild buffalo,gray langurs, purple faced leaf monkeys, porcupines, and assorted birds at minneriya national park.Around the year can see some elephants, other animals & birds. From june to september is the best season for see many elephants.Elephats migration between Minneriya, Kaudulla, Hurulu Eco Park & Galoya Eco Park.Within that region, there are four national parks within close proximity. when your safari tour is complete, your vehicle will return you to your hotel or original departure point.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Entrance TIckets

pickup and drop off

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Comfortable Jeep

Professional Driver

Binocular

Vehicle Hire

Lunch

Pickup points

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Options

Minneriya National Park Safari [Morning / Evening]

Pickup included

Safari with Pidurangala hike

Safari with pidurangala hike
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great amazing natural wildlife
384maeveh,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing kind driver- we had the best day ever. We saw elephants and monkeys and lots of birds! It was great! There was a lot of jeeps crowded around the animals which was a bit stressful at times when the elephants came really close but overall a successful trip and we had a volunteer conservation guide who was really thoughtful. Good to go in the evening. We stayed around 2.5 hours
Elephants, birds, monkeys, water buffalos galore!
paiges257,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day exploring Minneriya with Nadeesha. He was very patient and answered all of our questions. We got lucky and saw about 150 elephants! Great day!
Must do!
salc262,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely worth it! Nadeesha our driver was incredible. We saw so many elephants, jackal, peacocks and beautiful birds. We were so lucky to see baby elephants too
Pleasant experience with great tourguide
Y7752OIluciel,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yesterday we visited Minneriya Safari to watch the elephants, and we were honestly really impressed. We went on the afternoon tour, so we avoided the long lines of jeeps. Our guide was very friendly – he picked us up from the hotel, shared a lot of interesting information during the trip, made sure we could see as many elephants as possible, and then safely brought us back to the hotel. I definitely recommend this tour.
Fun elephant tour!
Y9501NUlucied,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good, enjoyable and fun tour, we saw a lot of elephants! The tour guide picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel, which was very comfortable.
All right.
miguelrZ2003QR,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A spectacular safari. You rating that they are good people, eager to work and offer the best experience. I'm sure they'll do fine. Our driver Nadeesha led us taught many birds and other more animals until we came to see 2 large herds of elegant. He knows his behavior and places himself nearby without disturbing the animals. All right.
Wow !
K5181FLphilipt,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour - saw two large herds of elephants. Driver Pandu was great, stopping in exactly the right spots and explaining the wildlife to us. Remarkable place to spend an afternoon
Amazing experience doing an elephant safari tour in Minneriya
I7809WVpaulm,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing experience doing an elephant safari in Minneriya. Our guide, Pandu collected us from our hotel and drove us to Minneriya national park and then drove us around to view the elephants. He managed to get us very close and to see some amazing sights and to witness the majesty of the elephants. Afterwards, we stopped for watermelon and a view of a nearby lake. Highly recommend this experience and our guide.
Nadeesha
Quest54778969646,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nadeesha was our driver and was a great driver! He drove very slowly and cautiously and took us to see many elephants where there were no people. I highly recommend it!
Great day out in Minneriya!
richarddP4895ZC,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the best experience at Minneriya with loads of close up elephant sightings. Our guide Kavidu was absolutely wonderful - teaching us about the park and its many species of birds and animals. Highly recommended!