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By Sigiriya Elephant Safari and Kayak

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$117 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Private jeep safari with expert local guide
    • Quiet wildlife observation (less disturbance)
    • Flexible timing (sunrise / sunset options)
    • Ideal for photographers & nature lovers

Activity location

    • Minneriya National Park
    • North Central Province, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Minneriya National Park
    • North Central Province, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Check availability

Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Private Safari

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$65.11 x 2 AdultsNZ$130.22
Total
Price is NZ$130.22

Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant VIP Jeep Safari

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$73.25 x 2 AdultsNZ$146.50
Total
Price is NZ$146.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private jeep safari
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Park entrance fees
  • Exclusions
    Meals & drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: Children under 2 years, People with altitude sickness, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover the wild beauty of Sri Lanka on a private jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park, one of the country's best destinations for seeing wild Asian elephants.

    After convenient pickup from your hotel in Sigiriya, travel to Minneriya National Park in a comfortable 4x4 safari jeep with an experienced local driver-guide. Explore the park's forests, open grasslands, wetlands, and the scenic Minneriya Tank while keeping your camera ready for wildlife encounters.

    Minneriya is famous for its large gatherings of wild elephants, particularly during the dry season when herds come to the reservoir to drink, bathe, feed, and socialise. You may also spot spotted deer, sambar deer, toque macaques, purple-faced langurs, wild buffalo, crocodiles, peacocks, and a wide variety of resident and migratory birds.

    Your experienced safari guide will help you search for wildlife and explain the animals, landscapes, and ecosystem around you. The private jeep gives you a more personal experience, with time to stop at suitable viewpoints for wildlife watching and photography.

    Choose a morning or afternoon safari depending on your travel plans and wildlife interests. Afternoon safaris can offer excellent opportunities to see elephants gathering around the water and enjoy the changing light over the park.

    Please remember that Minneriya is a natural wildlife environment, so animal sightings cannot be guaranteed. Wildlife movements can also change with weather and seasonal conditions.

    Return to Sigiriya after your safari with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka's elephants, wildlife, and beautiful natural landscapes.

Location

Activity location

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    • Minneriya National Park
    • North Central Province, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Minneriya National Park
    • North Central Province, North Central Province, Sri Lanka