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Bedroom, Gal Oya Lodge, Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka

Gal Oya Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
The National Parks, Sri Lanka

Gal Oya Lodge offers environmentally responsible tourism from a nine roomed wildlife lodge, set on 20 acres of private forest. There is two bedroom villa perched at the highest point of Gal Oya Lodge, which has the most breathtaking views and works well for families.

Gal Oya National Park is remote and less visited than other national parks in Sri Lanka, however, the journey here is well worth the effort. With the largest lake in Sri Lanka and wildlife viewed by unique boat safari, the lodge and untouched surroundings are unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka.

Why we like Gal Oya Lodge

For off the beaten track wildlife viewing in Sri Lanka, it doesn’t get much more remote than Gal Oya National Park. Meet the aboriginal people of Sri Lanka – the Veddas.

Positive Impact

This small wildlife lodge is acutely aware of the lure of poaching for the local community. They have worked hard to engage with poachers, training and employing them in order to provide an alternative source of employment. The lodge currently employs three ex-poachers and also offers a fully-funded naturalist training programme to school leavers, with the hope that this will encourage future generations to embrace tourism rather than poaching.

Gal Oya Lodge, Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka

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Incredible diversity in such a small space is Sri Lanka’s trump card. Explore the highlights whilst wandering a less-trodden path and meet local people working to protect tradition, the environment, and local culture.

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Sigiriya Fortress, Sri Lanka

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Wildlife of Sri Lanka

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Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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This Sri Lankan holiday idea is ideal for those travelling during the British summer and wanting to experience the culture and wildlife of Sri Lanka, as well as some time to relax on the beach.

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Beach, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

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Highlights of Sri Lanka

Incredible diversity in such a small space is Sri Lanka’s trump card. Explore the highlights whilst wandering a less-trodden path and meet local people working to protect tradition, the environment, and local culture.

14 days from £6,595pp

Sigiriya Fortress, Sri Lanka

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Wildlife of Sri Lanka

Embark on a wildlife journey of Sri Lanka’s varied national parks seeing the landscape through the eyes of expert guides. Spot leopard in lush jungles, whales breaching off the coast and lake swimming elephants – Sri Lanka is a perfect…

12 days from £6,995pp

Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Summer in Sri Lanka

This Sri Lankan holiday idea is ideal for those travelling during the British summer and wanting to experience the culture and wildlife of Sri Lanka, as well as some time to relax on the beach.

12 days from £6,995pp

Beach, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

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Where to stay in Sri Lanka

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Chena Huts Yala

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Nestled among the dunes and trees at the edge of the Indian Ocean lies Chena Huts. Described as huts they are in fact extremely luxurious with beautiful views of Yala National Park and ocean. Each of…

Cabin Exterior, Plunge pool and deck, Chena Huts, Yala, Sri Lanka

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Tented Camps
£££££

Resplendent Ceylon’s Wild Coast Tented Lodge (sister of Tea Trails and Cape Weligama hotels) offers a spectacular tented camp close to Yala National Park. A Relais & Chateaux property, this is a five-star resort offering state…

Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Kulu Safari Yala

Tented Camps
£££££

Kulu Safaris offer comfortable accommodation with a minimal ecological footprint while experiencing a definitive wildlife experience.

Tent exterior, Kulu Safari Yala, Yala National Park

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Wilderness
£££££

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is a fabulous property standing proud on a hillside, surrounded by a lush tea plantation with views of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Set in 18 unique tented lodges and one honeymoon…

Madulkelle Lodge, Madulkelle, Tea Country, Knuckles Range, Sri Lanka

Noel Rodrigo Leopard Safaris Yala

Tented Camps
£££££

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris is an award-winning safari camp found in Yala National Park. This non-permanent camp prides itself, and rightly so, on their guides having been founded by Noel Rodrigo in 2006 after 35 years…

AC Tent, Leopard Safari, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Noel Rodrigo Leopard Safaris Wilpattu

Tented Camps
£££££

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris in Wilpattu is found on the edge of the forest, perfect for wildlife spotting, looked down upon by pink sunsets and the reflection of stars in the nearby lake. After years of…

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