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.

Boat Safari in Gal Oya
Area

Sri Lanka's East Coast

Type

Wildlife & Nature

Grade

Luxurious

Who

Adults

Older Kids

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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