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Sri Lanka
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North Central Province
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Anuradhapura
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Private Minneriya Safari
4 h
About this activity
Visit: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Birds at the Minneriya-Giritale National Park.jpg
A flock of birds near the Minneriya reservoir
Map showing the location of Minneriya National ParkMap showing the location of Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park
Location North Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city Polonnaruwa
Coordinates 7°58′44″N 80°50′56″ECoordinates: 7°58′44″N 80°50′56″E
Area 8,889.4 ha
Established August 12, 1997
Governing body Department of Wildlife Conservation
Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD.
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Minneriya National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Birds at the Minneriya-Giritale National Park.jpg
A flock of birds near the Minneriya reservoir
Map showing the location of Minneriya National ParkMap showing the location of Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park
Location North Central province, Sri Lanka
Nearest city Polonnaruwa
Coordinates 7°58′44″N 80°50′56″ECoordinates: 7°58′44″N 80°50′56″E
Area 8,889.4 ha
Established August 12, 1997
Governing body Department of Wildlife Conservation
Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD.
Included
- Private Jeep
- Minneral Water
- Entrance Fees
- All taxes
- Entry/Admission - Minneriya National Park
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Insurance
- Camera and Photography permits
- Anything that is not included in inclusions account.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Features
Tourism
75%
Original
45%
Cultural
40%
Adrenaline
20%
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