Which is better for elephants, Udawalawe or Minneriya?

Udawalawe gives you fairly steady chances to see wild elephants all year. Minneriya is known for big seasonal elephant meetups. What you pick should match the month you plan to travel and what you want to experience.

Where elephants move near Minneriya, Kaudulla, and nearby areas depends on rain, plants, and how much water is around. Udawalawe also has a resident group of elephants, plus open views. That makes it a good option if you want sightings in more than one kind of travel season.