Safety during wildlife and elephant adventure safaris

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Sophia M.1385 rep2
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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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Sophia M.1385 rep2

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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.1415 rep2

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

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Suresh K.545 rep2

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

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Amali D.1415 rep2

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

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Oliver B.1465 rep2

What happens if a leopard gets close to the jeep.

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Sophia M.1385 rep2

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

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