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Why You Should Visit Minneriya Park?

Minneriya National Park is a national park located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Originally declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938, the area was designated a National Park on 12 August 1997. The reason for declaring this area a protected area is to protect the watershed of Minneriya Lake and the wildlife in the surrounding area.
We provide Different types of tours with Minneriya Safari Tours. Kaudulla National Park and Hurulu eco park-habarana for watch great Elephant gathering. Safari starts at morning 6.00 am and the evening at 2.00 pm every day. Also operates half day & full day Safari. We arrange hotel pickup service from Habarana to around 7km areas free pickup Service.

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Jeep safari to see wild Elephants

Set around a 3rd century reservoir, Minneriya is a haven for wild Elephants and a Jeep safari here will bring you close to the large herds as they come to the water to drink.

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Bird Watching

Birdlife in the park is excellent with the Ceylon fish owl and sea eagle among the species you may see.

Special Tours

Most Populer Tours

Start From 6.00 am

Minneriya Morning Safari 80$

Meet your Minneriya Safari Tours founder and tour guider Mr. Asela from your Hotel for a 3-hour morning jeep safari tour of Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya morning tour gives you a chance to see most of the Birds like Peacocks, Eagles, Pelicans, Parrots, Cranes, Owls, Hornbills, etc. It also provides an opportunity to see other animals like Deer, Wild hare, Wild boar, Gray langur, and Purple leaf, Monks, Foxes and Buffalo. See the famous Elephants grazing on the Grass growing on the Minneriya lake embankment. Elephants can be seen during the evening tour.

If you are in the Polonnaruwa area, choose to visit the photo stop of the Big Buddha at Girithale. When your tour is complete, your vehicle will return you to your hotel or original departure point.

    Include
  • Private Safari Jeep with Tour Driver
  • Entrance Fee & Bottle Water
  • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off (Habarana city and Minneriya entrance to around 7km)
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    Start From 2.00 pm

    Minneriya Evening Safari 80$

    Meet your Minneriya Safari Tours founder and tour guider Mr. Asela from your Hotel for a 3-hour morning jeep safari tour of Minneriya National Park.

    Experience "The Gathering" a name given to the Elephants who congregate on the banks of the Minneriya lake during the dry season. According to wildlife authorities, the Minneriya herd is the largest group of Asian Elephants in the world at any time.

    See the famous elephants grazing on the grass growing on the Minneriya lake embankment. Sometimes you can see various wildlife in the park including Deer, Wild buffalo, Wild boar, Gray langur, Purple Green Monkey, Porcupine, and Various birds in Minneriya National Park.

    When your tour is complete, your vehicle will return you to your hotel or original departure point.

      Include
    • Private Safari Jeep with Tour Driver
    • Entrance fee & Bottle Water
    • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off (Habarana city and Minneriya entrance to around 7km)
  • Book Now
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    What is the best time to visit Minneriya National Park?

    • July to October

    Visiting Time

    • 6.00 AM
      Morning
    • 2.00 PM
      Evening

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    FAQ

    What do you know about Minneriya National Park


    Set in the heart of the popular cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park is mostly known for its incredible elephant migration, which is one of Asia's finest wildlife experiences.

    Among the 24 species of mammals resident in the park are Elephants, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine and Indian Pangolin.

    Minneriya National Park is 365 days safari park but July to October is the best season to visit minneriya national park as you can see more than 300 wild elephants.
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