A perfect way to embark upon the gentle yet majestic Sri Lankan Elephants will be to enjoy safari at the Minneriya National Park. Herds of elephants can be seen gracing these tropical dry forests which is located in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. There are two more nature reserves that are located in close proximity to Minneriya allowing elephants to migrate between the parks with their own herds. Its safe to say, that whenever you visit Minneriya, you are bound to come across herds of these gigantic mammals roaming around from watering holes and vegetation.
Lakpura gives you the opportunity to book a safari jeep to avoid and delays while you can choose between the morning or evening safari. If you completely want to avoid the long queues that are always visible at the entrance, then you can go for the option of jeep and ticket which will be ready for you when you meet with our representative. Get ready for a safari in the wild where you can photograph and admire these beautiful beasts in their natural habitat.
Includes:
- Private Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep).
- Experienced Driver (Also your tracker).
- Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate. (GPS: 8°01'58.8"N 80°49'28.0"E)
- Water Per Person.
- All taxes and service charges.
Excludes:
- Hotel Pickup/Drop off from/to any location outside the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate. (GPS: 8°01'58.8"N 80°49'28.0"E)
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Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
Meeting Point:
Our designated meeting point is the Park Gate (GPS: 8°01'58.8"N 80°49'28.0"E) of the Minneriya National Park.
Safari Safety Guideline:
Please refer to our safari safety guideline to understand how animal safari tours operate.
Important Info:
Elephant Migration between Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu Eco Park
There are three national parks in close proximity within that region. They are the Minneriya National Park, the Kaudulla National Park, and the Hurulu Eco Park,. All of the three parks are immensely popular among locals and foreigners the world over for their large herds of elephants. Generally, each year during the months of July to September large groups of elephants are found in the Minneriya National Park and then they migrate to Kaudulla National Park during the months October to November due to high rains and lakes getting filled up. Then the elephants move on to Hurulu Eco Park for the final leg of their migration during the month of December to January.
Experience:
Capture the golden opportunity to witness Asia’s largest gathering of mighty elephants, wandering in the green grassland overlooking the beautiful Minneriya reservoir, the heart of life at the national park.
Offering you a range of animals to discover, a Minneriya safari ride is a golden opportunity wildlife enthusiasts should not miss in their visit to Sri Lanka.
Renowned as a prominent stopover for wandering elephants searching for food during August and September the dry season, Minneriya national park attracts up to 300 giants from the neighboring national parks.
Enjoy the flicker of Monkeys swinging through the branches and search the forest for the sights of the majestic Elephant, Sloth Bear, Mongoose, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Water Buffalo, Porcupine, and the Indian Pangolin.
Do not miss out on this quintessential safari destination that offers the best spotting of wildlife in its strikingly beautiful forest.
Plan your Minneriya safari with us and will make sure you a super thrilling and super smooth Minneriya safari experience.
