Minneriya Elephant Gathering – Safari Tour
From $40.00 per person
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Between July and October each year, hundreds of Asian elephants gather at the Minneriya ancient irrigation tank as the surrounding jungle dries out — one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants on the planet. A jeep safari through Minneriya National Park during this season puts you in the heart of this extraordinary spectacle, watching herds swim, bathe, and play in the shallows of the 1,700-year-old tank.
- Witness 'The Gathering' — up to 300 wild elephants converging at Minneriya tank
- One of the greatest wildlife spectacles in all of Asia (July–October)
- Open safari jeep for 360° viewing of the elephant herds
- Expert naturalist guide to explain the unique ecology of Minneriya
- Hotel pickup from Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Habarana included