About Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park Safari is renowned for the elephant herd that is present and witnessable throughout the year. Of course, many other nature’s wonders are there to explore in it. The national park is about 182 kilometers from Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital.  Minneriya is a part of the notable elephant corridor that combines Wasgamuwa and Kaudulla parks. The elephant corridor is famous for elephant herds wandering in healthy natural settings. Seeing cute Sri Lankan elephants is one guarantee that we can promise you about Minneriya national park safari.

Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Hurulu Eco Park: These lush green parks make a perfect team. The Hurulu Eco Park is a paradise filled with elephants, and Kaudulla National Park is a top tourist attraction for wildlife experiences. We will select the park from these three parks to show you the maximum possible sightings of elephants on the day of your safari. Our expert safari team chooses the best park accordingly and takes you to the heart of the elephant/animal kingdom. It is a perfect wildlife experience, and we guarantee it.

Minneriya National Park Safari Explained: The famous three national parks closer to each other make safaris complete. It is a fact that you can witness a large number of elephants in one of these parks through a safari. The massive elephant herd moves from one park to the other during different times of the year. For example, elephants migrate from Minneriya to Kaudualla during October-November due to available water resources. Next, these fascinating animals migrate to the Hurulu Eco Park during December-January. At Merganser Safari, we know the exact location of the elephant herd during each time of the year.

Interesting Information About the Park(s): Grasslands, wetlands, tropical dry evergreen forests, and abandoned chena lands make the park’s vegetation. Open grassland and chena lands make touring in the park more convenient. Minneriya Park is famous for a broad range of endemic plant species.

Mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles live in perfect harmony here. 24 mammals, over 170 bird species, 25 reptile species, and a broad collection of fishes to explore here.

A Minneriya national park safari takes you closer to elephants,  wild buffalos, wild boars, purple-faced leaf monkeys, and many other fascinating mammals. 170 Bird Species is a spectacular number in terms of any world standards. Facts become even exciting when the number of elephants in the park gets blended with these figures All in all, a safari in Minneriya is a perfectly memorable experience for any wildlife lover.

The Best Time for Safaris in Minneriya: April to October is the dry season. Water tanks in the park dry out during this season, making animals gather in large numbers around the remaining water resources. The elephant herd here can contain up to 200 individuals, which is a fabulous number. The drying out of water sources exposes fishes to birds. It opens doors to the magical bird watching world. What is extra special about these three national parks is that witnessing an elephant herd of 100 is pretty common. Thus, Minneriya National Park Safari can be the world’s best choice to come across elephants in their natural habitat (than even Africa.)

How Do We Choose the Best Park? What do you prefer the most? Do you want to explore Minneriya in detail? Or, you want to stand next to an elephant herd? We take your opinions too into consideration when deciding the safari destination. We are local experts who know all the national parks in Sri Lanka from A to Z. Our expert knowledge only gives you the best of Sri Lanka and the wildlife in it.

The time of the year plays a top role here. The time of the day also may impact the number of animals present in one of the parks. We analyze all these factors and decide the best safari destination for you. Your 100% satisfaction is the “Only” end result.

Sri Lanka is a small country, but the wildlife living in it is vast. Animal diversity is one top feature that makes Minneriya National Park Safari special.

The local tourer service you choose for a safari has to play a vital role for you. While animal sightings in these national parks are a guarantee, but you need a driver/guide who drives you to the right places. This is where Merganser Safari comes in handy for all wildlife lovers. Our masterly-made safari packages and expert knowledge blend with each other to give you a soul-satisfying safari experience.