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Safety of driving rental scooters near Minneriya National Park at dusk

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Mia S.•8570 rep•2

We rented a scooter and are staying near Minneriya. Is it safe to drive on the main roads around the park at dusk after our safari finishes.

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Absolutely NOT. Do not drive a scooter around Minneriya or Habarana at dusk or at night. This area is a massive elephant corridor. Wild elephants frequently cross or stand in the middle of the dark highways. They are incredibly difficult to see until you are right on top of them, and they are easily startled by headlights. Use a tuk-tuk or a car after sunset.

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Amali D.•8590 rep•1

The local buses also speed down those dark roads like crazy. It is a death trap on a scooter.

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Kamal P.•8320 rep•1

Smart move. Enjoy the safari during the day!

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Amali D.•8590 rep•1

We saw a massive tusker standing right on the white line of the highway. A scooter would have crashed straight into it.

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Leo D.•6050 rep•2

Yikes, okay. We will make sure to be back at the hotel by 5 PM.

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