Gal Oya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic and lesser-known parks, offers a unique experience for wildlife enthusiasts, with both traditional safaris and boat safaris on the Senanayake Samudraya reservoir. This beautiful park is known for its rolling grasslands, dense forests, and, especially, its elephant population, often seen swimming between islands on the reservoir. Morning and evening land safaris, as well as the park’s signature boat safari, each present a different perspective on Gal Oya’s abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Gal Oya National Park’s variety of safari options, from land to water, ensures a memorable and diverse wildlife experience for nature lovers, all in a beautiful and tranquil setting.
Gal Oya National Park
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Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. Senanayake Samudraya was built under the Gal Oya development project by damming the Gal Oya at Inginiyagala in 1950.