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Elephants at Minneriya
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All-inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park

By Merganser Holidays
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$237 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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 travelling 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.

Activity location

  • Merganser Holidays
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kandalama
    • Kandalama, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


Evening Safari from Habarana
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

We will pick-up/drop-off from/to any location in Habarana and will provide you a 4x4 jeep with an Experienced driver/tracker. Entrance Tickets, Snack and Bottled Water will be provided.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 pm
Price details
NZ$237.33 x 1 AdultNZ$237.33

Total
Price is NZ$237.33
Evening Safari from Sigiriya
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

We will pick-up/drop-off from/to any location in Sigiriya and will provide you a 4x4 jeep with an Experienced driver/tracker. Entrance Tickets, Snack and Bottled Water will be provided.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 pm
Price details
NZ$278.31 x 1 AdultNZ$278.31

Total
Price is NZ$278.31
Evening Safari from Dambulla
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

We will pick-up/drop-off from/to any location in Dambulla and will provide you a 4x4 jeep with an Experienced driver/tracker. Entrance Tickets, Snack and Bottled Water will be provided.

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
NZ$298.80 x 1 AdultNZ$298.80

Total
Price is NZ$298.80
Evening Safari from Kandalama
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 pm
Price details
NZ$319.28 x 1 AdultNZ$319.28

Total
Price is NZ$319.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by a Luxury 4x4 Safari Jeep
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedService of an Experienced driver/tracker
  • What's includedWhat's includedSoft Drinks
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Habarana, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandalama Hotels
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is casual

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMerganser Holidays
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKandalama
    • Kandalama, Central Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHabarana
    • Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDambulla
    • Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESigiriya
    • Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMinneriya National Park
    • Sri Lanka

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