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Gal Oya Boat Safari

Gal Oya’s Swimming Elephants

A unique wildlife experience in Sri Lanka offering a different perspective as you cruise through Sri

Lanka’s largest lake, the Senanayake Samudra, by boat for a wildlife safari.

Manmade in 1949, the reservoir is surrounded by the Gal Oya National Park and is the setting for the boat safari. See elephants from the lake as they gather close to the water to drink and if you’re lucky even swim from island to island- a truly unique sight! The reservoir is also home to abundant birdlife, crocodiles, deer and more which can be spotted during the 2-hour boat safari. During the experience, you will stop for a snack and tea or coffee with a lovely panorama.

Type

Wildlife
Duration

Approx. 4 hours (2 ½ hours boat ride & 1 ½ hour transport to and from).
Difficulty

Easy
What to wear

Light airy neutral colored clothes, hat, sunglasses & raincoat if needed
Includes

Hotel Naturalist or staff, life jacket, tickets & a snack. Transport as supplement

Good to Know

Due to limited availability of boats experience may be shared with other guests and is subject to availability.

The start times are 5.30 a.m., 8.30 a.m. & 2.30 p.m. (Calculated from Wild Glamping Gal Oya).

A maximum of 7 persons per boat.

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Gal Oya Boat Safari

Type

Duration

Difficulty

What to wear

Includes

Good to Know

Other Experiences

Discover the Ruins of Rajagala

Trek to Monkey Mountain

Walk to Kiri Oruwa Lake