Hurulu Forest Reserve

Visited as Hurulu Eco Park, near Habarana When the rains refill the waterholes and the Minneriya gathering disperses, elephants spread back into the forests around it, and Hurulu is where many safari drivers go next. Groups here are smaller, often in the range of 50 to 75 animals, and the drive moves between dense forest, scrub and open plains, where herds step out into view. That makes it the practical answer for travelers in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle outside the peak gathering months, and a useful backup on any day when the larger parks are crowded or the herds have moved on.