The Great Elephant Gathering Private Safari from Minneriya
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Overview
Witness the world's largest gathering of wild Asian elephants on this private 3-hour safari through Minneriya National Park, where hundreds of elephants roam freely during the seasonal dry months.
The Great Elephant Gathering Safari at Minneriya National Park is a bucket-list wildlife experience unlike any other. During the dry season, water sources in the surrounding regions of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee dry up, prompting wild elephants to make an annual migration to the Minneriya tank in search of fresh water and lush grass along its banks.
Between May and September, you can witness gatherings of anywhere from 150 to 700 elephants — believed to be the single largest congregation of wild Asian elephants on the planet. On this private safari, you'll board a 4x4 jeep (seating up to 6 passengers) and venture deep into the park alongside an experienced driver and tracker who doubles as your wildlife guide.
Watch in awe as these magnificent creatures feed, bathe, play, and interact with each other in their natural habitat. Beyond elephants, the park is also home to a rich diversity of Sri Lankan flora and fauna, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.
Highlights
- This intensive safari experience will give you the chance to go on a game
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- Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected.
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Minneriya National Park Safari
- Wildlife Safari Drive: Board a private 4x4 safari jeep and venture deep into Minneriya National Park with an experienced driver and wildlife tracker. Witness a rich variety of flora and fauna native to Sri Lanka, including numerous bird species that make this park a paradise for birdwatchers.
- The Great Elephant Gathering: During the dry season (May to September), the water sources in the surrounding regions of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee dry up, drawing elephants on their annual migration to the Minneriya tank. Gatherings of between 150 and 700 wild Asian elephants can be seen here — believed to be the largest congregation of wild elephants in the world. Watch them feed, bathe, and play along the banks of the tank.
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