Super good experience with a really friendly guide who allowed us to see several other animals in addition to the elephants! Everything was perfect from the pickup to the return!!
事業者からの返答
Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une excellente expérience avec notre guide et que vous ayez pu observer non seulement les éléphants, mais aussi plusieurs autres animaux. Nous sommes également heureux que tout se soit bien déroulé, de la prise en charge jusqu’à votre retour. Ce fut un grand plaisir de vous accueillir et de partager ce moment avec vous. Nous espérons vous revoir un jour au Sri Lanka !
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Travel_with_Elan
August 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Elephant Gathering at Minneriya
We went for the afternoon safari 3-6pm and it was incredible. Saw over 60 elephants gathered around the tank - this is the famous "Gathering". Besides elephants we saw deer, peacocks, crocodiles and tons of birds.
Our jeep driver was very knowledgeable and found us the best spots. Park is clean and well managed. Much less crowded than Yala.
Bring water, hat and binoculars. This is a must-do if you’re in Habarana/Sigiriya area. 100% recommend.
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The-Milan-Chick
August 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Don’t Go!
We arranged for an afternoon at Minneriya during our stay in central Sri Lanka. Please do not make the mistakes we made. We arrived at the park entrance at 14:30 in the boiling heat. We met our guide and his dusty jeep. There was no shade and there were another 50 jeeps in the car park. We spent two hours smelling the other jeep’s exhaust as we all raced across the arid landscape one after another breathing in fumes and dust in order to reach the lake area to see the elephants trying to cool down. There were at least 20 elephants surrounded by 50 jeeps each trying to maneuver around each other to get a view of the elephants. Worse than a motorway leaving a city during a holiday period. If you are a safari - nature lover don’t bother. Sri Lanka is not the place for safari’s. The temples and archeological sites are much more beautiful and memorable. Safari’s in Tanzania and Botswana are on another league.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we are genuinely sorry that the safari did not meet your expectations.
August is normally one of the busiest periods at Minneriya, as many visitors come specifically to see the elephant gathering. Because of this, some congestion inside the park is unfortunately common during this time of year.
On the day of your visit, there was also an unexpected delay in obtaining the park entrance tickets. This was due to issues with the government ticketing system rather than something within our control. We understand, however, that this contributed to your experience, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
The good news is that these system issues have now been resolved.
We also understand that a safari experience can be very different from the quieter wildlife experiences available in Tanzania or Botswana. Our intention is always to provide our guests with the best possible experience while respecting the wildlife and park environment.
If we made any mistake or fell short of the service you expected, we are truly sorry. Thank you for your honest feedback—it helps us improve our service for future guests. 🙏
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F8747OOericf
August 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Recommended!
Tharu is very knowledgeable about the elephants. He is also a careful and skilled driver. We can truely recommend him.
This company arranged the entrance fee for us, so we could jump the long queu of cars and get into the park faster.
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380akiram
August 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
So many elephants
A wonderful nature experience. Our guide, Kumara kept good positions to observe the groups of elephants. However the entrance fee of the National Park is not cheap, it’s worth visiting. We had a great day.
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I7409BIarthurc
August 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Elephant Safari in Minneriya
The safari was excellent with good stops seeing different elephant groups and other animals. The driver was flexible to our requests for stops and photos and drove safely in a good quality jeep. They kept us informed all the way from booking to return home with photos of the vehicle to meet, driver name and confirmation of return straight to our hotel. Park tickets were booked in advance so we avoided long queues at the entrance.
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katharinal667
August 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Saw elephants ❤️
We were picked up on time as agreed in an old jeep. Our driver took us to the national park and assisted us with the payment process at the ticket counter.
He took us to several elephants and thus well fulfilled our expectations.
It was a beautiful experience, so we will definitely spend more time with these special animals again to gain some knowledge about them.
事業者からの返答
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre schöne Bewertung! 🙏🐘
Es freut uns sehr, dass die Abholung pünktlich und alles wie vereinbart funktioniert hat und dass unser Fahrer Sie während des gesamten Safari-Erlebnisses gut unterstützt hat.
Besonders schön ist es zu hören, dass Sie mehrere Elefanten beobachten konnten und Ihre Erwartungen erfüllt wurden. 🐘🌿
Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre Erfahrung mit uns geteilt haben. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Sri-Lanka-Besuch wieder auf einer Safari begrüßen zu dürfen.
Herzliche Grüße
Minneriya Wild Tours
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Passport566555
July 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome
Beautiful experience. We saw a lot elephants. Even if there were a lot of jeeps, the experience is waouh.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a beautiful safari experience with us.
Seeing many elephants in their natural habitat is always a magical and unforgettable moment, and we are happy that you enjoyed the experience even with other jeeps in the park. Our team always does their best to find the best viewing opportunities and help guests enjoy the wildlife peacefully.
Thank you for choosing our safari, and we hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in Sri Lanka!
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yandingh2026
July 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent safari
Overall good experience. Guide dedicated to make sure I’m happy.
Saw elephant herds, some peacocks, monkeys and bird.
Pickup at 2:15pm, enter into the park around 3pm, leaving the park around 6pm, and back to hotel around 7pm.
Pay park admission fee separately, 45 usd
事業者からの返答
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your safari and that our guide was dedicated to making sure you had a great time.
It is wonderful to know that you were able to see elephant herds, peacocks, monkeys, and various bird species during your visit. Our team always works hard to provide guests with the best possible wildlife experience while allowing enough time to enjoy the beauty of nature.
We also appreciate you mentioning the park entrance fee details. As the national park admission fee is paid separately and goes directly to the park authorities, we always aim to keep our guests informed about this before the safari.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable Sri Lankan adventure!
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NicoleN698
July 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great safari experience
We had an amazing safari experience, and the whole family absolutely loved it. We saw so many elephants, and the baby elephants were incredibly cute. Our safari guide was fantastic – he always gave us plenty of time to watch and enjoy the elephants without feeling rushed. We can highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family had an amazing safari experience with us. Seeing elephants, especially adorable baby elephants, is always a special and unforgettable moment.
We truly appreciate your kind words about our safari guide. Our team always focuses on giving guests enough time to enjoy wildlife peacefully and create memorable experiences without feeling rushed.
Thank you for recommending our tour. We hope to welcome you and your family back again for another amazing adventure in Sri Lanka!
