Minneriya National Park Safari | From Sigiriya
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Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants 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 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 dry season.
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minneriya National Park
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.
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya national park
Tùy chọn
Jeep + Entrance Tickets(3hrs)
Pickup included
Safari Jeep Only (3hrs)
Pickup included
Bao gồm
Water Bottle Per Person.
Transport by Private Safari Jeep.
Free Pickup/Drop off from/to Sigiriya and Habarana Hotels.
Experience Driver (Also your tracker).
Entrance fees for Jeep-only bookings (entrance fees to be paid in cash).
Pickup/Dropoff from/to any location not within a 5 KM radius of the park gate.
Food and Bevarages.
Gratuities
Điểm đón
Chọn điểm đón
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Đánh giá
65 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Our guide made an unforgettable evening
Shiyon605,11 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00It was great! We enjoyed our private safari, so would highly recommend and worth every penny. We had a great guide and driver. He made sure to point out animals that we might have missed. Made it comfortable to keep distance from other vehicles.
Great evening at Minneriya
Alekzstar,11 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic experience. We have never seen so many elephants together, babies, teenagers, moms, dads. Our safari driver had a great eye and knowledge about animals. Also we saw plenty of birds, deer, and crocodiles too. Would highly recommended
Terrible costumer treatment
727ilonac,20 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00The safari itself was genuinely great, the wildlife, guides, and overall experience in the park were all excellent. However, what happened before and after completely overshadowed it. First, the company changed the safari park last minute, which was further. Second, when my original pick-up person had to go to the hospital, I asked to be dropped off 5 km from the park, well within their advertised free drop-off radius so I could reach Wi-Fi and book a ride home. Simple and reasonable. Instead, they argued that the drop-off had to be at a hotel and demanded I pay extra. After back-and-forth, they dropped me off just 2.5 km from the park gate, in the middle of nowhere, with no phone reception and no Wi-Fi access. I was stranded on the side of the road for over 2.5 hours with no way to call for help, load a map, or book a ride. This was not just poor customer service, it was a safety issue. Their policy clearly states free drop-off within a 5 km radius, with no mention of hotel-only restrictions. They failed to honour that policy and left a customer stranded. I would urge anyone booking with this company to get every policy detail in writing beforehand and have a backup plan for transport, just in case. Read more about - Minneriya National Park | Private Safari - https://www.viator.com/en-AU/tours/Anuradhapura/Elephant-Gathering-3-Hour-Private-Safari-in-Minneriya/d27018-227066P2?m=65553&nid=VR.de477658-39f3-477d-86d7-3d09aed6d341.VT_EMAIL_TRV?mcid=56757
Wonderful Safari, Unacceptable Service & Left Stranded Roadside
Ilona C,19 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
1.00The safari itself was genuinely great, the wildlife, guides, and overall experience in the park were all excellent. However, what happened before and after completely overshadowed it. First, the company changed the safari park last minute, which was further. Second, when my original pick-up person had to go to the hospital, I asked to be dropped off 5 km from the park, well within their advertised free drop-off radius so I could reach Wi-Fi and book a ride home. Simple and reasonable. Instead, they argued that the drop-off had to be at a hotel and demanded I pay extra. After back-and-forth, they dropped me off just 2.5 km from the park gate, in the middle of nowhere, with no phone reception and no Wi-Fi access. I was stranded on the side of the road for over 2.5 hours with no way to call for help, load a map, or book a ride. This was not just poor customer service, it was a safety issue. Their policy clearly states free drop-off within a 5 km radius, with no mention of hotel-only restrictions. They failed to honour that policy and left a customer stranded. I would urge anyone booking with this company to get every policy detail in writing beforehand and have a backup plan for transport, just in case.
Best service and unforgettable views
Emily4890,7 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a 4 hour safari experience.. Our driver Dhanuska was very skilled and experienced. Took us to the best sights.. About 50 elephants were grazing on the grounds.. Amazing experience.. Super
Even without elephants
GeeDeeBee1,14 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00All was okay. We knew most of the elephants had gone to Hurulu but we wanted to enjoy a park with (very) few tourists. We saw a variety of birdlife, giant squirrels, some monkeys and mongoose. What you actually see depends on time of day, season and luck. Interesting vegetation and landscape.
Open Jeep Safari, with family !!!
sumontrog,28 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Visited in Sep/Oct 2025. It was a family vacation. I booked a local safari operator who was amazing (TravCeylon Leisure - managed by Dhanushka Weerasinghe). The driver was polite and explained us a lot of things about the elephant reserve and showed us all that was possible. He was quite friendly and made sure the safari was enjoyable, as well as, comfortable. I have been to many wildlife safaris in the Indian Sub-Continent. This is surely in the Top-10.
Top safari with a top guide.
sjorss2019,22 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended if you want to go on safari and spot elephants, besides that he also has an eye for other animals.
Great expericence
754marleenh,7 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The Driver was great and kept us save the whole Trip. He always made sure to stay as long as we wanted at one location. We highly recommend the Driver and the Trip
Elephants heaven with kind driver
811bartua,6 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good experience. I ve seen hundreds elephants in 2 hour. Driver was very friendly helpful kind and informative.
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