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Afternoon Safari at Minneriya National Park
Duration
4 hours
Overview
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Watch as these huge animals drink, play & snack on green, lush grasses that have been exposed by the receding water. This 3 hours private jeep safari will be a thrilling experience during your visit to cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Minneriya National park is one of best places in the world to witness largest Asian elephant Gathering known to exist in planet.
14:00 - You will be taken from your hotel & driven to Minneriya National Park.
Arrive & start your game drive. The extent of Minneriya National Park is about 21,000 acres (8,889 hectares). Dry zone plant & animal species are common & elephants are numerous. Unlike in other national parks, elephants can be spotted at a very close range. About 160 species of birds, 9 different types of amphibians, 25 reptiles, 26 fish, and more than 78 butterfly species have been found in this area. Also rare bamboo trees not found in other national parks can be seen here.
18:00 - When finished the game drive, you will be driven to your hotel.