The Great Elephant Gathering Private Safari from Minneriya

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Great Elephant Gathering Safari in Minneriya is a seasonal safari that takes you to see the biggest gathering of Asian elephants in the world. Enjoy seeing the gentle giants of the animal kingdom. Get closer to nature as you watch them feed, bathe, and play right before your eyes.

What's Included

4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep)
Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.
Water Bottle Per Person
Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate
Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
Park entrance tickets are excluded when "Jeep With No Tickets" selected.
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Park Gate Of Minneriya National Park If you are staying within a 5km radius of the entrance gate, you can arrange free pickup from your hotel. Address: Habarana-Polonnaruwa Road, Habarana, Sri Lanka Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Minneriya National Park

    This intensive safari experience will give you the chance to go on a game drive through the Minneriya National Park, famed for its elephant gatherings. In addition, your safari guide will help you catch sight of a number of flora and fauna native to Sri Lanka. Avid birdwatchers will love this safari as well. The Annual Elephant Gatherings. Every year during the dry season between May and September, water runs out in the surrounding areas. Hence all the elephants in the wilderness of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee make an annual pilgrimage to the Minneriya tank seeking the freshwater and tender green grass along the banks of the tank. As a result, huge gatherings of elephants anywhere between 150 - 700 members can be seen roaming in the national park. These gatherings are said to be the largest gatherings of wild elephants in the entire world.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Price is fixed per vehicle
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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