Sri Lanka · Safari

Minneriya Safari Tour from Habarana

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Habarana. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Minneriya National Park on a 4x4 safari jeep
02 Look out for the famous gathering of wild elephants
03 Enjoy views around the Minneriya Reservoir
04 Spot wildlife and birdlife in their natural habitat
05 Travel with an English-speaking safari guide
06 Convenient pickup service provided in Habarana

Set out from Habarana for a 4-hour safari in Minneriya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife destinations. This experience offers the chance to explore the park by 4x4 jeep with an English-speaking safari guide while taking in the landscapes around the Minneriya Reservoir.

Minneriya is especially famous for its seasonal elephant gathering, when large herds can be seen near the reservoir during the dry months. Along the way, keep watch for other wildlife and birdlife as you enjoy a memorable safari in the North Central Plains.

Set out from Habarana for a 4-hour safari in Minneriya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife destinations.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Colombo, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Habarana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Minneriya national park is located 182 kms away from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated, the ancient Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir irrigates a considerable area of the district of Polonnaruwa and is the focal point of the Minneriya National Park. May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephant herds. The gathering is documented as the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During the dry season of August to September each year, herds up to 300 elephants are seen within a few square kilometers of the vast Minneriya Reservoir.

The route