A reservoir-centred park near Minneriya and Sigiriya, Kaudulla serves as an alternate elephant-viewing destination when herds move between water sources during the dry season, offering a similar "gathering" experience with noticeably fewer crowds than its better-known neighbour.
197 kmDistance from Colombo
~4 hrsTypical drive time
Its mix of grassland, scrub and reservoir shoreline supports elephants, deer and a strong variety of resident and migratory birds throughout the year.