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HABARANA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR

Explore National Parks.
The Sanctuary of Giants.

Discover Sri Lanka’s premier elephant sanctuariesβ€”Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Hurulu Eco Park. We track the herds across these connected reserves to guarantee the best wildlife encounters year-round.

🐘 3 interconnected Reserves Minneriya, Kaudulla & Hurulu
🌊 Ancient Reservoirs Freshwater Ecosystems
🌿 Year-Round Sightings Dynamic Wildlife Tracking
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Choose Your Wildlife Adventure

Explore the distinct landscapes, wildlife habitats, and peak seasons for each national park in our safari network.

Minneriya National Park Elephant Gathering The Great Gathering
πŸ“ Habarana / Polonnaruwa πŸ—“ Best: May – October

Minneriya National Park

World-famous for "The Elephant Gathering", where hundreds of Asian elephants convene along the receding waters of the ancient Minneriya Reservoir during the dry season.

  • βœ“ World's largest congregation of Asian elephants
  • βœ“ Open grasslands around ancient 3rd-century reservoir
  • βœ“ Spot painted storks, pelicans, and monitor lizards
Kaudulla National Park Safari Lush Wetlands
πŸ“ Gal Oya / Hingurakgoda πŸ—“ Best: August – December

Kaudulla National Park

A vibrant wetland ecosystem connected to Minneriya via an elephant corridor. Kaudulla features vast grassy banks where herds relocate when lake water levels shift.

  • βœ“ Large herds of mothers, calves, and majestic tuskers
  • βœ“ Rich birdwatching spot for eagles and wetland birds
  • βœ“ Off-the-beaten-path feel with scenic water reflections
Hurulu Eco Park Jungle Safari Evergreen Jungle
πŸ“ Habarana πŸ—“ Best: December – April

Hurulu Eco Park

A Biosphere Reserve consisting of dense dry-evergreen forests. During the monsoon months, herds gather here to shelter under dense forest canopies and feed on lush forest flora.

  • βœ“ Natural shelter for elephants during monsoon rains
  • βœ“ Thrilling off-road 4x4 jungle tracks and gravel trails
  • βœ“ Excellent habitat for rare bird species and primates
HOW OUR SAFARIS WORK

The Elephant Migration Corridor

Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Hurulu Eco Park form an interconnected ecosystem linked by protected wildlife corridors. Elephants naturally migrate between these three parks depending on seasonal rainfall and water availability.

Our Safari Guarantee: On the day of your safari, our native drivers and trackers assess herd movements and select the single best park where the highest concentration of elephants is gathered.

300+ Elephants gather during peak dry season
100% Flexible park selection based on live tracking
3 Protected reserves within 20 mins of Habarana

Ready to Explore the National Parks?

Book your private jeep safari today. Free pickup from Habarana, Sigiriya, or Dambulla with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

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