Minneriya is located in the Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka and is set around a large reservoir that serves as a watering hole for a plethora of mammals and birdlife. It is famous for seeing elephants in the wild, especially during the elephant gathering that takes place in August and September when 150-200 elephants converge here. Minneriya, Eco and Kaudulla National Parks are some of the best places in Sri Lanka to see elephants. Elephant sightings are consistent all year round, and during the dry season travellers can witness the ‘Elephant Gathering’, a recognised wildlife phenomenon which occurs when the watering holes dry up and large herds of elephants have to congregate around a single water source. Minneriya, Eco and Kaudulla are very close together in the Cultural Triangle and the elephants move freely between them, using corridors to migrate between the parks during different seasons. For this reason, we do not specify which park you will visit – your chauffeur-guide and the park staff will recommend the best park on the day of your safari, based on the movements of the elephants. As well as elephants, the park boasts deer, leopard, sloth bear and many species of bird, and is an important habitat for two of Sri Lanka’s endemic monkeys – purple-faced langurs and toque macaques.
Most people think Sri Lanka is just a winter-sun destination, but much of the north and east of the county is perfect in the summer months.
Sri Lanka has it all; amazing luxury boutique hotels, fantastic experiences, breath-taking scenery, sumptuous cuisine and you can even hop around in a private helicopter.
For those wanting a quick introduction to Sri Lanka, then this suggested private tour might well be your answer. Explore the Ancient Cities, the Tea Country and end on the south coast beaches.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives is one of the best twin-centre holidays you can experience, a blend of culture, adventure and beach that makes for such a wonderful journey.
This classic private tour of Sri Lanka takes in all the major highlights from the stunning cultural heritage of the north, the tea country, wildlife and laid-back beaches in the south.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.