Minneriya Trip Overview
Minneriya National Park is a perfect spot to spend a few hours witnessing one of the most astonishing wildlife spectacles on earth. Capture the golden opportunity to witness Asia’s largest gathering of mighty elephants, wandering in the green grassland overlooking the beautiful Minneriya reservoir – the heart of the life of the national park. Offering you a range of animals to discover, a Minneriya safari ride is a golden opportunity wildlife enthusiasts should not miss in their visit to Sri Lanka! Renowned as a prominent stopover for wandering elephants searching for food during the dry season, Minneriya national park attracts up to 300 giants from the neighboring national parks. The abundance of huge trees looks like clouds in green at distance such as Palu, Satin, Milla, Kalumediriya, and the diversity of lush grasses including Katu-una, Wali indi, Illuk the provide ample of food for the wildlife adding contrasting tropical ecosystems to the Minneriya safari experience!
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Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Starts: Minneriya, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Minneriya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park is a perfect spot to spend a few hours witnessing one of the most astonishing wildlife spectacles on earth. Capture the golden opportunity to witness Asia’s largest gathering of mighty elephants, wandering in the green grassland overlooking the beautiful Minneriya reservoir – the heart of the life of the national park. Offering you a range of animals to discover, a Minneriya safari ride is a golden opportunity wildlife enthusiasts should not miss in their visit to Sri Lanka! Renowned as a prominent stopover for wandering elephants searching for food during the dry season, Minneriya national park attracts up to 300 giants from the neighboring national parks. The abundance of huge trees looks like clouds in green at distance such as Palu, Satin, Milla, Kalumediriya, and the diversity of lush grasses including Katu-una, Wali indi, Illuk the provide ample of food for the wildlife adding contrasting tropical ecosystems to the Minneriya safari experience!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
With just over 30 square miles, Minneriya National Park is a thrill-packed alternative to the more vast expanses of other wildlife sanctuaries. Made of grasslands, thick scrub, and the wildlife that roam their particular territory, the Park is fed by its giant reservoir which is also its life-blood, especially in the dry months of June through September, which are the best times to visit. A diversity of animals roams within the vicinity of the reservoir, as food and water grow scarce elsewhere in the Park. A must see spectacle is ‘The Gathering’ where countless herds of elephants congregate near the Minneriya reservoir. This is believed to be the highest number of elephants in one place, which is why it is a sight that is not to be missed. The Gathering is also known as the sixth greatest wildlife spectacle in the world and takes place between July and October. Also deer, toque monkeys, and even the occasional leopard, are part of the sightings at Minneriya National Park. Migratory and indigenous birds are usually seen making good use of the environment.
Duration: 4 hours
