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Gal Oya Lodge

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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.

Ideally suited for

  • Solo Traveller
  • Couples
  • Adventure Traveller
  • Family Gatherings

Price guide

£££££

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