Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park

Explore the wildlife on a half day private jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park. Get to see the famous largest gathering of Asian elephants on planet as they all come together on the banks of the Minneriya Reservoir only seen during the dry season. To see these elephants move in herds and graze the green pasture, playing in the tank bed is the real pleasure of this trip. You also get to spot other wildlife like deer, wild buffalo, wild pigs, langur monkeys, porcupines, leopards, sloth bears and birds in this national park. Visit the photo spot at the Minneriya Tank and the most suitable time would be during sunset and sunrise. Also see the magnificent standing Buddha statue at Giritale.

Highlights:

• Witness a thrilling largest gathering of Asian elephants on earth
• Witness the elephants playing in their natural environment

Brief Itinerary:

• 2:30pm - You will be taken from your hotel situated in Habarana, Dambulla or Sigiriya.
• 3:00-6:00pm - Enjoy Minneriya National Park by Jeep. There are numerous elephants in this park. Unlike in other national parks, elephants can be spotted at a relatively close range. In all this park has over 150 species of birds, about 9 types of amphibians and 25 varieties of reptiles. More than 75 butterfly species are found in this area. Park is also home to a rare bamboo trees not found in any other national park in Sri Lanka.
• 6:30pm - You will be dropped off at your hotel