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Safety during wildlife and elephant adventure safaris

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Sophia M.•8970 rep•2

We are doing an open top jeep safari in Yala. Is it actually safe to be in an open vehicle near wild bull elephants and leopards.

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Yes, it is very safe if you follow the rules. The wildlife is habituated to the jeeps and mostly ignores them. Leopards will not jump into a vehicle. The only danger is from lone bull elephants in musth (aggressive mating phase). However, all registered jeep drivers are highly experienced in reading elephant body language and will quickly throw the jeep in reverse if a bull gets agitated. Keep your arms inside the vehicle.

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Amali D.•10650 rep•2

Do not stand up or make sudden loud noises when the animals are close.

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Oliver B.•11700 rep•2

What happens if a leopard gets close to the jeep.

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Sophia M.•8970 rep•2

It is the monkeys you have to worry about! They will jump in and steal your snacks.

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Oliver B.•11700 rep•2

They just walk right past it. To a leopard, the jeep is just a big, smelly metal box.

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Amali D.•10650 rep•2

If an elephant flaps its ears wide and kicks dirt, it is a warning sign. Trust your driver.

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Suresh K.•8325 rep•2

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