Where do you see elephants near Sigiriya?

In Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks by jeep.

What is the elephant gathering?

Hundreds of elephants gather at the reservoir in dry season.

Is a safari worth it?

Yes — it is one of Asia’s greatest wildlife spectacles.

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Sigiriya Wildlife Safari: The Best Itinerary

The Cultural Triangle is elephant country. Here is how to see the wildlife — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Minneriya
2Kaudulla
3Elephants
4Village

The parks

Minneriya and Kaudulla safaris.

The gathering

Huge herds around the reservoir.

The village

Rural life and a cooking class.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Sigiriya — prices per person.

Anuradhapura

Minneriya National Park Safari [private , full package]

Sigiriya Rock Climb, Village Tour+Cooking Class & Elephant Safari

Sigiriya Day Tour | Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple

Minneriya premium Elephant Safari with expert Guide

Sajee’s Place Cooking Class sigiriya

From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Elephant Safari Private Day Tour

Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

Organic Cooking Class sigiriya home Kitchen(Kumara & family)

5.0(118)·2 hours

from$33/ person

via Viator

Sigiriya Wildlife Safari: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

The parks

The gathering

The village

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Sigiriya wildlife safari — FAQ

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