https://minneriya.com/ The complete guide to Minneriya National Park — The Gathering of wild elephants, jeep safaris, Kaudulla and Hurulu, and Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. en https://minneriya.com/best-minneriya-safaris/ https://minneriya.com/best-minneriya-safaris/ Our honest ranking of the best Minneriya safaris and tours: best private jeep, best value, best for Kaudulla and Hurulu, best Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa combos and best day trip from Colombo. Real prices and ratings. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://minneriya.com/getting-to-minneriya/ https://minneriya.com/getting-to-minneriya/ Car and driver, bus, train or tour — every way to get to Minneriya National Park from Colombo, the airport, Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Trincomalee, with journey times, indicative prices and tips. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://minneriya.com/best-time-to-visit-minneriya/ https://minneriya.com/best-time-to-visit-minneriya/ When to see The Gathering of elephants at Minneriya National Park: dry and wet seasons, water levels, which park is best each month, crowds, weather and what to expect from January to December. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://minneriya.com/minneriya-travel-guide/ https://minneriya.com/minneriya-travel-guide/ A complete Minneriya National Park travel guide — The Gathering, morning vs afternoon safaris, park fees, what to bring, ethical safari tips, wildlife, where to stay, itineraries and the mistakes most visitors make. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://minneriya.com/minneriya-vs-kaudulla-vs-hurulu/ https://minneriya.com/minneriya-vs-kaudulla-vs-hurulu/ Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Park? Compare the three elephant parks around Habarana: best months, landscapes, crowds, fees, distances and why your safari driver may switch parks on the day. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://minneriya.com/where-to-stay/ https://minneriya.com/where-to-stay/ The best places to stay for a Minneriya safari: Cinnamon Lodge and Habarana Village in Habarana, Jetwing Vil Uyana and Hotel Sigiriya in Sigiriya, and lakeside hotels in Giritale and Polonnaruwa — with live rates. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT