Gal oya eco park
Where Elephants Swim Across the Lake
Where Elephants Swim Across the Lake
Gal Oya National Park, located in the remote eastern region of Sri Lanka, is one of the country’s most untouched and less-visited wilderness havens.
Centered around the massive Senanayake Samudraya (Sri Lanka’s largest lake), this park is famous for a rare wildlife experience:
🐘 Elephants swimming from island to island
— something you won’t see anywhere else in the country.
Gal Oya offers a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path nature adventure surrounded by misty hills, forests, river valleys, and hidden wildlife.
🐘 What Makes Gal Oya Special?
Unlike other national parks where safaris are done only by jeep, Gal Oya allows you to explore the wild by:
✔ Jeep Safari through jungle and grasslands
✔ Boat Safari on the lake — the park’s signature experience
A boat safari takes you deep into the lake, where:
Elephants can be seen swimming between islands
Crocodiles appear near the shore
Birds fly close overhead
Camera views are open and uninterrupted
It feels like witnessing wildlife inside a floating paradise 🌅
Perfect for adventurous travelers and photographers who want something truly different.
🐘 Safari Highlights
- Only lake wildlife safari in Sri Lanka
- See elephants in their natural swimming behavior
- Dense, untouched forest — fewer tourists
- Excellent birdwatching & scenic landscapes
- Quiet, relaxing safari experience