Experience nature's greatest spectacle at Minneriya National Park, where 300-700 elephants converge annually in the world's largest Asian elephant gathering. From July-October, watch these majestic creatures socialize, play and feed along the ancient Minneriya Tank - a wildlife phenomenon found nowhere else!
The park centers around a 3rd-century BCE tank built by King Mahasena, demonstrating ancient Sri Lanka's sophisticated irrigation systems that still sustain wildlife today.
August-September for maximum elephants
Video camera, binoculars, neutral-toned clothing
Our specialist guides know the elephants' migration patterns for front-row seats to this incredible event. Book early - this seasonal wonder sells out fast!.
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