For those who long to get off grid to get up close and personal with Sri Lanka’s stunning wildlife, Gal Oya National Park is the perfect answer. Not only is the park Sri Lanka’s best-kept secret, but the ancient Vedda tribe who live here (yes, they really do still wear loincloths and hunt with poison tipped arrows) are its hidden cultural treasure. What’s more, it is the only place in Sri Lanka where you can take a boat safari in the hope of seeing the mighty Asian elephant swimming in its natural habitat.
Safari holidays in Sri Lanka are a very special experience, but Gal Oya is especially rewarding. You’ll find tranquility, encounter untainted nature and mind-blowing scenery, with Sri Lanka’s biggest man-made lake, peppered with islands, and framed by the green mountains beyond.