What to expect in Minneriya safari ?
In this tour you will be traveling through the Minneriya national park in a 4×4 safari jeep, driven by an experienced safari driver to the core of the jungle. Minneriya national park is the largest Asian elephant gathering in the world . The park surrounds the Minneriya reserviour & Elephants and most of the other animals will be feeding near the reserviour. In the route to the middle of the minneriya national park you will be able to spot various animals like Peacocks, waterbuffalos,deers,foxes , many species of birds & elephants. If u are a bird lover we recommend you the morning tour where you will be able to spot many species of birds. when we reach the reserviour you will be able to spot herds of elephants in their natural habitat.
Minneriya Safari- By Jeep - In Evening
Tour Start – 2.00 P.M | Tour End – 5.30 P.M
Cost breakdown:
- Government issued Entrance ticket Fee – Foreigner – Adult – For the first person participating/if only one person is participating – 37 USD
- Government issued Entrance ticket Fee – Foreigner – Adult – from the 2nd person participating – 27 USD per person
- Government issued Entrance ticket Fee – Foreigner – Child 4-12 years old – 18 USD per person
- Government issued tax – This has to be paid once per group entering in a Vehicle (it is relevant even if only single person is onboard)- total 10 USD
- Jeep fee, Jeep entrance fee and driver fee – 27 USD
- our service fee – 3 USD
- All prices can be paid in LKR, USD , EURO , GBP
Includes:
- Private Safari Jeep
- Professional Safari Game Driver
- Entrance Fee Of Minneriya National Park
- Jeep & Driver Entrance Fee of Minneriya National park
- Minneriya National Park Service Fee + Park VAT Tax
- Free Hotel Pickup & Drop off (Habarana)
- Flexibility to change between Kaudulla national park if we come to know that elephants are in there.
- Driver will Guide you in English
Excludes:
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off additional fee, if outside of Habarana & Minneriya city area Please contact us with your hotel name and address.
The Morning Safari
Same as the evening safari except you have a better chance of seeing larger number of elephants in the evening safari. But if you are a bird lover, This is the option as this permits to see a great variety of Bird species.
Minneriya park- Morning Jeep Safari
Tour Start – 5.30 A.M | Tour End – 9.00 A.M
Cost breakdown:
- Government issued Entrance ticket Fee – Foreigner – Adult – For the first person participating/if only one person is participating – 37 USD
- Government issued Entrance ticket Fee – Foreigner – Adult – from the 2nd person participating – 27 USD per person
- Government issued Entrance ticket Fee – Foreigner – Child 4-12 years old – 18 USD per person
- Government issued tax – This has to be paid once per group entering in a Vehicle (it is relevant even if only single person is onboard)- total 10 USD
- Jeep fee, Jeep entrance fee and driver fee – 27 USD
- our service fee – 3 USD
- All prices can be paid in LKR, USD , EURO , GBP
Includes:
- Private Safari Jeep
- Professional Safari Game Driver
- Entrance Fee Of Minneriya National Park
- Jeep & Driver Entrance Fee of Minneriya National park
- Minneriya National Park Service Fee + Park VAT Tax
- Free Hotel Pickup & Drop off (Habarana)
- Driver will Guide you in English
Excludes:
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off additional fee, if outside of Habarana & Minneriya city area Please contact us with your hotel name and address.

More Details about minneriya safari
Time is usually flexible between 1.00pm – 6.00 pm , but below given is the schedule we recommend
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.
2.30 P.M to 6.00 P.M 6.30 P.M – Finishing time of your Safari.
Additional pickup & drop off charges may apply for Hotels outside of Free pickup area:
- Sigiriya Hotels
- Dambulla Hotels
- Polonnaruwa Hotels
Departure Time Comments:
- Hotel pickups commence may prior to this time as per your hotel location. You must contact us verify your exact pickup time.
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 15 – 30 minutes prior to this time
Departure Location Name:
- Free Pickup & drop off – Hotels within the following areas in Habarana city area. (Habarana Hotels)
Additional Tour Information:
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical condition
- Child below 5 Years is Free of charge. / Child above 11 years applies for an Adult ticket.
- Recommended Mosquito Spray & Suns Cream
- Please include your Mobile / Local contact number & Hotel pickup details at the booking
- Most travelers can participate
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