Gal Oya Lodge - Boat Safari
Gal Oya National Park is home to Sri Lanka's largest inland body of water, the Senanayake Samudraya Lake. The jetty for the boat safari is a drive of about an hour from the lodge, but offers a unique experience unlike anything else in Sri Lanka.
Area
Sri Lanka's East Coast
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
1-2 Hours
Take a chance to explore the most untouched national parks in Sri Lanka, and discover the hidden gem that is Gal Oya National Park. The park is home to Sri Lanka’s largent inland body of the water, the Senanayake Samudraya Lake and is the only park in Sri Lanka where you can take a boat safari. Bask in the nature at its most natural state, and find yourself the opportunity to witness various wildlife and different species of birds co-existing in harmony. Hopefully, you may even get to witness wild elephants swimming around or bathing in the water’s edge in this 2-3 hour safari. The jetty that will take you on this safari is merely an hour drive from the maind lodge.
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View TourWild Sri Lanka: A Safari Journey
Experience wild Sri Lanka on this off-the-beaten track itinerary. This journey takes you through the length and breadth of this diverse teardrop isle. Through undulating hills, low grasslands and golden coast, enjoy incredible wildlife and culture throughout. With hundreds of species of endemic birds as well as a growing number of leopard sightings in Yala and Wilpattu National Park among others.
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View AccommodationGal Oya Lodge
Gal Oya Lodge is set on the outskirts of Gal Oya National Park towards Sri Lanka's east coast. Built from locally-sourced natural materials with furniture made by local craftsmen, the nine-bedroom lodge really gives guests a sense of its surroundings.
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View ExperienceGal Oya Lodge - Climb Monkey Mountain
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View ExperienceGal Oya Lodge - Jeep Safari and Walk through Nilgala
As it is Sri Lanka's most untouched national park, Gal Oya is a fantastic location to see wildlife with very few other visitors. On this experience you will enjoy a jeep safari coupled with a walk through the unspoiled Nilgala section of the park.
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