9 Best Wildlife Parks in the World For Elephant Safaris
Explore nine of the world’s best wildlife parks for elephant safaris, from Botswana to Sri Lanka, where travellers can see majestic herds in breathtaking natural settings.
1. Chobe National Park, Botswana Chobe is the home to the largest population of elephants in Africa and has memorable river cruises and land safaris. Tourists are able to observe huge herds drinking, bathing and socialising along the Chobe River. (Image: Canva)
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2. Amboseli National Park, Kenya Amoseli was known in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, where elephants are seen in proximity. Large open plains will give the tourist an opportunity to view family herds, take pictures of the spectacular scenery and also read about conservation efforts done by the locals to save these giants. (Image: Canva)
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3. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, India The Periyar is close to a serene lake nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala and is surrounded by a dense forest. It is one of the best places in India to view wild elephants, with elephant boat safaris, bamboo rafting trips and guided hikes. (Image: Canva)
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4. In South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park Whereas it was initially built to preserve only eleven elephants, Addo currently harbours hundreds. Tourists have a chance to drive through various habitats, watch the elephants drink water and visit a park that also has lions, buffalo, and rhinos. (Image: Canva)
5. Thailand Khao Yai National Park Khao Yai is a tropical forest owned by wild Asian elephants: a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through its trails, waterfalls and observation towers of wildlife, it gives an exclusive experience of viewing elephants in their natural habitats. (Image: Canva)
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6. Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka Known to be a place with regular sightings of elephants, Udawalawe provides the facility of seeing huge numbers of elephants all year round. The grasslands and reservoir are open, allowing one to see other wildlife like water buffalo and crocodiles as well. (Image: Canva)
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7. Tanzania Tarangire National Park Tarangire is famous for the seasonal migration of the elephants; it is also home to large herds of animals during the dry season. Travellers also get to see the spectacular scenery of baobabs with a large number of elephants congregating along the Tarangire River. (Image: Canva)
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8. Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka The Gathering is also renowned to take place in this park, where hundreds of elephants flock around the reservoir of the park during the dry season. The tourists come to see this marvellous natural assemblage around the globe. (Image: Canva)
9. Kaziranga National Park, India One of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Assam, Kaziranga, is home to one-horned rhinos and also has a huge population of elephants. It is one of the leading wildlife destinations for wildlife enthusiasts who love elephants because of the jeep safaris and beautiful landscapes. (Image: Canva)
