Minneriya National Park is home to one of the most spectacular wildlife events in Asia, ‘The Gathering’, a seasonal congregation of hundreds of wild elephants around the ancient Minneriya tank as water levels recede between July and October, drawing wildlife photographers and nature lovers from across the world. Beyond the gathering, the park’s open scrubland and reservoir edges support healthy populations of spotted deer, toque macaques, water birds and raptors throughout the year. A jeep safari at Minneriya during the gathering season is an unmissable experience.
