Minneriya

Minneriya National Park is a popular wildlife area in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, best known for large gatherings of wild elephants during the dry season. Safari drives also offer opportunities to see birds, deer and other wildlife around the reservoir, and the park combines easily with Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Minneriya is close to Habarana, which is a convenient base for safaris and cultural sightseeing. Kaudulla National Park, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa are also nearby, allowing travellers to combine elephant viewing and dry-zone wildlife with some of Sri Lanka’s most important ancient sites.