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Habarana, THE BASE for Minneriya National Park is a rural hamlet in the north central province of Sri Lanka. Habarana is located where A6 Dambulla-Trincomalee road meets A11 Anuradhapura-Polonnaruwa road in the district of Anuradhapura nearly on the border of adjoining district of Polonnaruwa. Habarana's central location within the cultural triangle has made it one of the preferred bases of those who visit world heritage sites of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa as well as Minneriya national park & Kaudulla National Park .

We at Habarana Adventures provides you guided trips to Bird Watching Tours , Minneriya jeep safari , Kaudulla Jeep Safari and Hurulu Eco Park Jeep Safari experiences and typical Sri Lankan village style stays. Your host and naturalist, Warner; will accompany you in all our trips.

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Your stay at Habarana Sigiriya Eco Lodge

Habarana/Sigiriya Eco Lodge offers a relaxing and memorable experience of "Real Sri Lankan village life". The eco lodge lies off the beaten track and yet offers access to many breath talking sights and sounds of the wild.

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Go Canoeing , jungle walk , swim in the lakes , go fishing , go ATV rides , go bird watching , walk in the farming fields , walk in the village and the list goes on. Our tented Jungle Camp is situated by the lake bordering Habarana jungle. This is a unique rustic place to experience the wilderness at its best. All meals, chilled beer and BBQ dinners all cooked at the site fresh. This is the place for the adventure seeker.

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Explore the rich bird diversity in Habarana Jungle, Sigiriya Sanctuary and go safari in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks with our expert Naturalist.

Minneriya & Kaudulla Largest wild Elephant Gathering

To watch the largest elephant gathering in Sri Lanka, you’ll want to visit either Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park.

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Minneriya Safari Tours extends a warm invitation to embark on an unforgettable safari adventure amidst the stunning wilderness of Minneriya.We are offers specialized morning and evening Sri Lanka safari experiences.

Minneriya & Kaudulla Halfday Safari

Minneriya National Park Safari: Explore the captivating landscapes of the park, spanning vast open grasslands to lush, dense forests. Be vigilant in observing the array of wildlife that inhabits this diverse terrain, placing special emphasis on encountering the magnificent Asian elephants for which these parks are celebrated.

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Minneriya Evening Jeep Safari Tour gives you a chance to see animals than Minneriya Morning Jeep Safari Tour.

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Tour Start – 2.00 PM | Tour End - 5.30 P.M

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Tour Start – 5.30 A.M | Tour End - 9.00 A.M

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Tour Start – 3.00 P.M | Tour End - 6.00 P.M

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Join us for an incredible adventure in Minneriya National Park, where you can experience a mesmerizing elephant safari like no other.

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One compelling reason is that it boasts the largest gathering of elephants in the world. It is undoubtedly the best national park to witness these magnificent creatures freely roaming in their natural habitat, often in large numbers. During the dry season, which spans from July to October, the elephant population can reach staggering numbers, with up to 700 individual elephants congregating. On average, you can expect to encounter around 150 to 200 elephants during your visit.

The Best Part?

The remarkable aspect of Minneriya National Park is that you can witness this grand spectacle of elephants throughout the year, irrespective of the season. Furthermore, the park ensures that the number of tourists remains low, allowing for a serene and tranquil experience. For the best chance to observe elephants, we recommend embarking on a late afternoon safari.

That's Not All!

Aside from elephants, Minneriya National Park is also an excellent destination for birdwatching. The early hours of the day offer a fantastic opportunity to spot various bird species. Additionally, you may encounter other fascinating wildlife such as sloth bears, leopards, crocodiles, endemic monkeys, and large herbivorous mammals. Rumor has it that the elusive Gray Slender Loris can also be found within the park's boundaries.

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While spotting elephants is highly likely, sightings of other animals may be less common. But don't worry, we have an exciting offer for you!

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Plan ahead and take advantage of our exclusive offer! Book your Minneriya safari with us 14 days prior to your arrival and claim a fantastic 5% discount on the jeep fee. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the wonders of Minneriya National Park while enjoying great savings. Contact us today to secure your spot and prepare for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of nature.

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• Sri Lanka Junglefowl,Great White Pelican, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill,Crimson-Fronted Barbet,Lesser Adjutant,Little Cormorants,Black-Crested Bulbul,Brown-Capped Babbler,Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Painted Stork, Spot-Billed Pelican,Ruddy Turnstone And Grey Heron,

About Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park boasts with elephants. The park's colossal man-made reservoir acts as a magnet for wild elephants, attracting them with its abundant water and lush grass fields during the dry season. This phenomenon results in the largest gathering of elephants in the world. From July to October, as the sun begins to set, these majestic creatures emerge from every corner of the North Central Province in Sri Lanka, creating a truly awe-inspiring spectacle. The best time to witness this unique event is during an afternoon safari when you can observe the elephants drinking from the Minneriya reservoir, engaging in playful activities, indulging in the plentiful vegetation, and even mating. As soon as you enter the park, it becomes apparent that the mighty elephant reigns supreme here.

Situated in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938 primarily to protect the Minneriya tank and the surrounding wildlife. Notably, the park's geographical highlight is the historic man-made Minneriya tank, constructed by King Mahasen in the third century AD. This reservoir holds a staggering 20 billion gallons of water and primarily relies on the Elahera canal diversion and the Amban River as its water sources. Minneriya Park is also recognized for its 70 Important Bird Areas, adding to its natural diversity. The park's ability to provide water, food, and shelter during the dry season makes it an ideal habitat for a large number of elephants and other wildlife.

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Jeep fee for Half Day Safari is USD 45 - Jeep fee for Full Day Safari is USD 118 - Child age 6-12

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Situated 182 km from Colombo, Minneriya National Park is dominated by the Minneriya tank. This is another park where you will find the Elephants in large numbers.

Located west of Polonnaruwa (20km), in the Polonnaruwa district and North Central Province, roads make up most of the boundaries of the park. They are the Habarana-Polonnaruwa highway, the Sigiriya-Moragaswewe road, and the Kalukehiyawa-Diyabeduma road. The land area is well over 8889 hectares. The Minnerya tank built by King Mahasen in the third century AD with a capacity of 22,500 ha when full, and a catchment area of 24,000 ha, is within the borders of the park. The Elahera channel carries water from a divert of the Amban Ganga to feed the tank.

The park which is encountered on the way to the cultural triangle was declared a sanctuary on July 29, 1938, and upgraded to a national park on August 12, 1997.

The fine vegetation to be found at Minneriya include weera, palu, milla, burutha, kone, beli, halmilla manilkaru, kalumederiya and rukurum. Eraminiya, cactus, keppetiya, wara, kaluuna and nidikumba grow in the abandoned chenas.

You can find 24 species of mammals in the park. It is estimated that around 200-300 elephants call the park their home. There are also leopards, bears, deer, wild boar, and many others. The park is also home to magnificent birds such as parrots, selalihiniyas, jungle fowl, peacocks, weaverbirds, hanging parrots, babblers, barbets, and bulbuls. Waterfowl, pelicans, cormorants, storks, cranes, and many other species of water birds reside in the tank, as do 26 different species of fish and the ever-hungry crocodiles.

The entrance to the park is about 6 km from the Habarana. The ideal time to see the Elephants in the park is the early morning before sunrise and late in the evening.  Like all other animals, they tend to move towards shady areas away from the jeep tracks when the sun is up and The park opens at 6 a.m. It is best to be at the gate by this time.

You can hire a safari jeep from Habarana, Polonnaruwa, or at the gate. Vans are also allowed into the park. They can travel on almost all the tracks in the dry season. But if you have a 4WD jeep you can go to the dried-up lake bed during the dry season. This is where you will find most of the animals. Herds as large as 100 animals is not a rare sight in the dry season. A permit is required from the Ambagaswewa Wildlife Conservation Office (about 6 km from Habarana), to enter the Minneriya National Park.

There are no bungalows inside the Minneriya National Park. You will have to stay either in Habarana or in Polonnaruwa. Some good star-class hotels can be found in Habarana and Girithale.

You can also see elephants on the Habarana Road (the Road connecting Habarana and Polonnaruwa) if you travel along this road after 6.30. Herds of elephants come to the road after dark. They are quite used to vehicles but sometimes get annoyed by the headlights.

Entrance Fees for Minneriya National Park

for example, for 2 foreigners with 1 child between 6-12 will have the cost of

The above costs are for entry tickets for persons as gazetted in 2022. A ticket for the vehicle, as given above, has to be purchased separately.

Payments can be made in USD or equivalent LKR by foreigners. You can call 1919 (government information center) for the latest ticket prices. If you hire a private safari Jeep, the prices vary from LKR 11,000 to LKR 15,000 for a half day (4 hours) based on the park. For a full day, it’s double the cost of a half day.

Tickets could be purchased in LKR or USD

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Map of  Minneriya National Park

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Travel Directions to Minneriya National Park

The park can be reached through Dambulla and is approximately 200km from Colombo. If you are traveling from Colombo You will have to reach Kurunegala through Kandy Road or Negambo Road. From Kurunegala take the Dambulla – Habarana Road. From the Habarana junction turn right towards Minneriya.

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Elephant Safari with Minneriya Safari Tours – Honest Review

Updated: July 30, 2023

written by: Steph Kloeckener

Going on an elephant safari is one of the most amazing things to do in Sri Lanka. This review of Minneriya Safari Tours will tell you what you need to know about this safari company.

Elephants are some of the most amazing animals on earth, so seeing them in their natural environment was a must for me when I finally visited Sri Lanka in 2019. And funnily enough, I reached out to Minneriya Safari Tours while watching the sunrise from the top of Pidurangala in Sri Lanka. And I cannot tell you how happy I was that they wanted to work with me.

Minneriya Safari Tours offers 3 hours long safari tours in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park. During the said tour, a driver will drive the jeep along set paths within the national parks while bringing you as close to the elephants as possible without disturbing them.

The company offers a free change of the safari location if the elephants are gathering in the other national park. I myself originally enquired about a safari in Minneriya National Park and was told right away that the vast majority of elephants were currently in Kaudulla National Park.

Disclosure: I went on this safari at a discounted press rate in exchange for social media coverage. This review was not part of the agreement. The elephant safari would have been on my itinerary anyway as I love elephants and have always dreamed of seeing them in their natural environment. As always all opinions expressed in this review are my own. See the full disclosure for further information.

If you want to know more about the Kaudulla National Park where I went on my safari and the elephant gathering itself, you should read the national park guide. The two national parks are where the largest gathering of wild elephants in the world happens, so be sure to include it in your Sri Lanka itinerary.

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An Elephant Safari with Minneriya Safari Tours

The company offers a free change of the safari location if the elephants are gathering in the other national park . Therefore you do not have to worry about which safari location you book. The elephants are wild, so they tend to wander around, and trying to predict where they will be is close to impossible. I, for one, originally enquired about a safari in Minneriya National Park and was told that most of the elephants were in the other park.

Minneriya Safari Tours offers 3 h long safari tours in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park or alternatively in Hurulu Eco Park Habarana. During the tour, a driver will drive along set paths in the park. Therefore there is no mindless chasing of the wild elephants in the park and they have space to retreat. The drivers will get you as close to the elephants as possible without endangering you or the elephants.

The price for a 3h safari in Kaudulla or Minneriya National Park starts at 65 USD for one person and want the entire jeep for yourself. If you are traveling with another person, you can expect to pay between 45 and 55 USD per person, and it gets less expensive the more people you are. And while this price tag might seem steep for Sri Lanka, it is well worth it.

The half-day safari costs 95€ for a single person and 150€ for two people.

Children under the age of 5 do not have to pay, while children under 11 pay a special rate.

What is included in the Price?

When you book a safari with Minneriya Safari Tours, the price includes a private jeep for your group or yourself, a certified driver, the National Park entry fee for you, the driver’s entry fee, the jeep entry fee, the national park VAT tax, the national park service fee and free pickup from hotels in Minneriya and Habarana.

It is a courtesy to tip the driver after the safari, so be sure to have some cash on you.

Hotel Pickup and the Start of the Safari

If you opt for the 3 PM Evening Safari, you can drive to an arranged meetup location at 1:45 PM. Alternatively, you can arrange a hotel pickup. Hereby Minneriya Safari Tours offers a free hotel pickup service if you are staying in a hotel in Minneriya or Habarana. Meanwhile, the price for a pickup from more remote locations like Sigiriya start at 8 USD.

Once you are seated the driver will start the drive to the entrance gate of one of the two national parks or the eco-park.

The jeeps of Minneriya Safari Tours have a maximum capacity of seven, so even larger groups can be in one vehicle. And while I can only review the jeep we were in, it looked clean and well maintained. Usually, the back part in which you are seated has a removable cover. This way you can stand as you observe the elephants and many other animals in the national parks. And if it starts to rain as usual in the local monsoon season, the driver will quickly put the cover on.

We tried to help our driver do it when heavens opened, but he was a lot faster without our help as we seemingly only got in his way.

The Elephant Safari with Minneriya Safari Tours

The elephant safari itself was incredible and words cannot describe how much I loved it. We literally saw hundreds of elephants, water buffalos, and birds including a peacock. It was a downright magical experience and that is not just the elephant lover in me speaking.

The paths you drive on can be rather rough, so you might want to hold on to something as the car is moving. Food and drinks are not part of the safari package, so you have to bring your own

Suggestions for an even better Experience

Sadly, we did not have a spotter during our safari. Therefore, we had to rely solely on our driver who was really polite, but sadly only spoke a very broken English. At one point we tried to tell him that we wanted to stay longer as I wanted to take photos of an adorable baby elephant that had previously been hiding behind its mother. Sadly, the driver misunderstood me and drove away.

Therefore, I suggest asking specifically for a spotter or an English-speaking driver. That way you are sure to make the most of your experience.

Is the Safari ethical?

Based on my experience with Minneriya Safari Tours, I can say that they are one of the good tour operators. At no point did the driver get too close to the elephants, so these gentle giants always had the space they need to move freely and undisturbed. And unlike other jeeps I saw, ours did not leave the paths to overtake other vehicles while following specific elephants.

I do not know if this was the case because I stressed how important ethical and sustainable traveling is to me. But if all safaris are like mine, I am more than happy with the company’s approach.

Ultimately, I can only recommend that you also mention how important an ethical approach is to you. Doing so does not hurt anyone and in the worst case, it is a reminder that most travelers want to protect nature and wildlife as we explore the world.

And while you are at it, you can also mention how much you hate that tourists ride elephants and therefore damage the poor animal’s spine. Sadly, riding elephants is still quite common in Sri Lanka, so most tour companies include it in some of their programs.

Should you book a safari with Minneriya Safari Tours?

Ultimately I can only recommend booking an elephant safari with the Minneriya Safari Tours. They delivered what they promised, and we had a great time in the national park.

I do think that the fact that they also offer elephant back rides is more than problematic. However, I am fully aware that most tour operators offer elephant rides and that it has been a part of the Sri Lankan culture for a long time. Therefore change will take time and we should not punish companies in Sri Lanka because they need time to adjust.

The important thing is that none of us book this service and that we let providers know that we only want ethical animal encounters. In time we will be able to invoke change. After all, there will be no offer if there is no demand for it.

Which safari should you book?

If you want to see elephants during the safari, you should book the evening safari. Usually, there are up to five times as many elephants and in addition to that, you get to enjoy the sunset. The morning safari is best if you want to see the many birds that live within the perimeters of the national parks.

How to book the Safari?

If you want to book a safari with them, you can either book an elephant safari on their website or via WhatsApp at +94 77 648 7757 .

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The biggest concentration of wild asian elephants in the entire world may be found in sri lanka’s minneriya national park, which is home to a wide variety of species. nearly 31,000 hectares make up minneriya national park. nearly 170 bird species and other animals are also found in the area. jeep safaris are a popular way for visitors to go through the park, increasing their chances of seeing park animals in their natural habitat at twilight., why choose us.

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• Park Service Fee + Park VAT Tax
• Hotel Pickup & Drop off (Minneriya / Habarana / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla & Kandalama)

Morning Tour give you a chance to see mostly Birds like Peacock, Eagle, Pelicans, Parrots, Crane, Parakeet, Owl, Hornbill & etc. Can see about 20% of Elephants. Also other animals like Monkeys, Deers, Wild Rabbits, wild boar & a Fox if you are lucky. 

Minneriya Evening Safari

Evening Jeep Safari Tour give you a chance to see mostly Larger Elephant gathering than Morning Jeep Safari Tour. Also other animals like Deers, water Buffalo, Crocodile, Iguana, Monkeys as well as birds like peacock, pelican, Eagles & etc…

Try Half & Full day SAFARI

Explore the minneriya park relaxly by half day or full day safari. touch the various areas for track elephants, animals and birds., minneriya half day safari.

Track more animals at their native place.

Minneriya & Hurulu Full day

Visit 2 parks in one day!

Hurulu Half day Safari

Find more Elephants at their natural places.

Try Half and Full Day SAFARI

Explore the park relaxly by half day or full day safari. touch the various areas for see more animals and birds., minneriya & hurulu full day safari.

” Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the Minneriya Tank during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered at Minneriya National Park is numbering around 150-350.”

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popular Safari Tours

Minneriya Half day

Half day safari.

Minneriya Full day

Kaudulla Safari

Hurulu Eco park

Hurulu eco park.

Minneriya & Kaudulla Full day Safari

Kaudulla Safari Morning / Evening

Hurulu eco park safari morning / evening, popular tours.

Polonnaruwa Ruins & Safari

Village Tour & Safari

Pidurangala & Safari

Whale watching Trincomalee

Explore Polonnaruwa Ruins & Evening Safari

Hike Pidurangala & Safari

Whale & Dolphin watching Trincomalee

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