The experience
A place to make time for
Minneriya National Park protects the catchment of the ancient Minneriya Tank and a varied dry-zone landscape of forest, scrub, grassland and wetland habitat. Vehicle safaris are especially associated with seasonal elephant movement around the reservoir, but wildlife activity changes with water levels and weather. Use the official entrance and follow wildlife officers’ guidance.
Good to know
- Recommended time
- 2 hours
- Minimum visit
- 60 minutes
- Weather
- Water levels, rain and conservation operations can change wildlife movement and track conditions.
- Seasonality
- Seasonal elephant concentrations are commonly associated with the reservoir from about May to October; no sighting is guaranteed.