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Minneriya National Park · Every July to October
The Gathering at Minneriya
Three hundred wild elephants on a shrinking reservoir, the largest gathering of Asian elephants anywhere.
On now until October 15
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Colombo for July 15 to October 15, 2026, round trips of 3 to 7 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Book the afternoon safari, not the morning; the herds come down to water from about 3 pm.
- Ask your driver for a Minneriya or Kaudulla decision on the day rather than pre-booking one park.
- Minneriya is about four hours by road from Colombo airport; Sigiriya and Habarana are the closest bases, 30 minutes from the gate.
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The Gathering at Minneriya
Three hundred wild elephants on a shrinking reservoir, the largest gathering of Asian elephants anywhere.
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