Dambulla Trip Overview
We will start the Jeep tour from the main entrance of the Park near the car park.If you are staying in a hotel that is within a 20km radius of the entrance, you would also have been entitled to a complimentary pickup from your hotel in Habarana or Minneriya. The safari will start at 6:00 am if you selected the morning, or 1:00 pm if you selected the safari.
You will get to see groups of Elephants ,crocodiles resting in the banks or swimming about the lakes, vibrant birds of prey going fishing and also many other birds and animals including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and take a rest.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka
We will start the Jeep tour from the main entrance of the Park near the car park.If you are staying in a hotel that is within a 20km radius of the entrance, you would also have been entitled to a complimentary pickup from your hotel in Habarana or Minneriya. The safari will start at 6:00 am if you selected the morning, or 1:00 pm if you selected the safari.
You will get to see groups of Elephants ,crocodiles resting in the banks or swimming about the lakes, vibrant birds of prey going fishing and also many other birds and animals including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and take a rest.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, Minneriya 50150 Sri Lanka
The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated, the ancient Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir irrigates a considerable area of the district of Polonnaruwa and is the focal point of the Minneriya National Park. May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephant herds. The gathering is documented as the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During the dry season of August to September each year, herds up to 300 elephants are seen within a few square kilometers of the vast Minneriya Reservoir. This Elephant Gathering is a thrilling spectacle that would be remembered for rest of the life of all those who were fortunate enough to witness it. 24 species of mammals and over 170 species of birds have been recorded here and out Of the 25 species of reptiles recorded in the park 8 are endemic.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Kaudulla National Park, Galoya Road, Habarana 51375 Sri Lanka
Kaudulla National Park is one of best national parks to spot Elephants in Sri Lanka. It is home to 200+ elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and even a handful of leopards. The park has opened in 2002, is surrounded by grasslands and can be visited year-round to see elephants and other great wildlife. See why this is the best national park in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 6 hours
