All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park | La Vacanza Travel

All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park

Duration: 240 to 270 minutes
Destination: Sri Lanka, North Central Province, Anuradhapura
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  • 240 to 270 minutes
  • Anuradhapura
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the moments of giants of the earth and study the way they eat, drink, play and behave. These cutest animals are moving within three national parks usually to find their foods and water so we will bring you to the best suited national park (Minneriya,Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco) on the day of your Safari according to the data that we gathered during the previous days.

If you are traveling during the gathering season which is from July to September we can surely show you more than 100 elephants during this experience. Sometimes you might lucky enough to spot around 400 elephants.

This experience will also give you the chances to spot some other animal species as well.

We will offer you bottled water and a small snack along with a drink during the Safari.

What Can You Expect?

You will be welcome by your private experienced driver/tracker at your hotel or your provided pick-up location and he will drive you to the National Park to begin your safari and he will drive you throughout the national park to show you these Asian Jumbos while showing you some other animal species.

Itinerary

2.00 P.M – Pick-Up from your hotel at Habarana, Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Main Entrance of Minneriya National Park or Habarana Junction.

2.30 P.M – Begin your game drive at Minneriya National Park.

5.30 P.M to 6.00 P.M – Finishing time of your Safari.

6.30 P.M – Drop you off to the place that we have picked you up. 

We will offer you bottled water and a small snack along with a drink during the Safari.

 The Annual, Largest Gathering of Asian Elephants

This is the National Park which happens the world famous Largest Gathering of Asian Elephants. During the dry season (From July to September) elephants are gathered on the banks of Minneriya tank at evening hours, so you can spot some more elephants specially during this period of the year. As elephants are only active during evening hours in these areas this evening safari will give you better chances to spot these wild animals.   

About Elephants

Average Weight: Male – 5400Kg / Female – 2700Kg

 Average Height – Male – 2.7M / Female – 2.2M

 Life Span – 48 Years

 Foods – Adult elephant can eat up to 300 pounds of foods per.day

 Elephants require about 68.4 to 98.8 L (18 to 26 gal.) of water daily, but may consume up to 152 L (40 gal.). An adult male elephant can drink up to 212 L (55 gal.) of water in less than five minutes.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Transportation by a Luxury 4WD Safari Jeep
  • Service of an Experienced driver/tracker
  • Bottled water
  • Soft Drinks
  • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Habarana, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandalama Hotels
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Dress code is casual
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

1: Habarana, Sri Lanka
2: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
3: Dambulla, Sri Lanka
4: Kandalama, Sri Lanka
5: Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel in Habarana,Sigiriya or Dambulla


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

240 to 270 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Kaitlin_S

04 Apr, 2024

Guide was incredibly helpful and explained things really well. We were lucky enough to see a large herd of elephants and the guide went out of his way to facilitate this. Removing one star as unfortunately one of the seats in the jeep was broken, which meant the chair back did not stay upright. Otherwise, was a fantastic experience.

12FOL

22 Jan, 2024

In terms of what people come to see , Elephants, this delivered, lots and lots of elephant sightings. But there were a couple of ocassions when the number of jeeps virtually encircling elephants did not feel comfortable. To be fair our guide moved on when we told him and moved away from the jam of jeeps. The problem with a tipping culture, rather than paying drivers a good flat rate is they will push and jostle other vehicles to get the " best view" and tips. If you are over 5'7 tall you may find views when seated restricted by rolled up blinds. We mentioned this a couple of times. Eventually, we got guide to stop and he used cable that he had to tie them up. This is a very easy fix and perhaps one safar company could just do? This makes us sound like moany people, we are not! We went on another safari with Wildhideaway hotel in Wilpattu and although we saw fewer sightings the guide and experience was much better.

susanwB127IH

15 Jan, 2024

We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.

traceyc299

15 Jan, 2024

Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel. It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.

maximilian1988

02 Jan, 2024

I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour. While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there). Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.

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This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.

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Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park

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Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat

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Surpasses all expectations!

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An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!

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Once in a life time experience!

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Super Experience

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Amazing experience on my birthday

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Brilliant! A must do.

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Excellent experience

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Le guide avait l oeil pour nous montrer les animaux il nous permit de faire le circuit sans qu il y ai trop de jeep autour c e

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