Custom-made experiences and adventures exploring the park, lake and jungle and the communities around us
Gal Oya Lake boat Safari
Gal Oya Lake is the largest water body in Sri Lanka and provides a stunning setting for morning or evening boat safaris.
In what feels an almost Jurassic landscape we
explore remote corners of the park from the water -
hoping to see crocodile, elephant, and incredible
birdlife.
Village cooking class
Join our Chef Premarathna in our outdoor jungle kitchen, just a short walk away from the Lodge.
Cook with Premarathna as he demonstrates how to prepare traditional local meals such as Thalapa, Thumba, river fish curry, spiced yams, forest salads and Kankun.
Jungle drives through Gal Oya
Head into the park with one of our resident naturalists on a drive into the forgotten Nilgala section - prized for the medicinal plants that flourish here.
Look to spot elephant, deer and incredible birdlife as you wind through remote jungle.
Walks with Veddah tribes
Gal Oya Lodge neighbours one of the last remaining communities of the Veddha – the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka.
We can invite the village chief to take you on a walk through the jungles of his ancestors. Discover and learn about local nature as he brings the forest alive, explaining his tribe’s use of medicinal plants, ancient hunting grounds and cave dwellings.
It’s a fascinating insight into how the hunter-gatherers lived in the jungles of Gal Oya.
Climb Monkey Mountain
You can’t miss Monkey Mountain from the Lodge and the hard work of an early morning climb to its peak reveals a simply stunning view across forested valleys and paddy fields.
One for the fit and energetic but really worth the effort.
Bird walks and hikes
We’re blessed at Gal Oya Lodge to have incredible birdlife all around us.
In the early evening join one of our naturalist team and wind through the jungle to the lake spotting Kingfisher, Kites, Eagles and other aquatic birds.
Picnics in the Park
Gal Oya National Park doesn’t lack for beautiful spots to enjoy an easy afternoon and unlike in some other parks you’ll be miles from any other visitors.
Our expert team will guide you to secluded rivers and waterfalls and lay out a delicious picnic for you to enjoy.
The picnics are offered in combination with a Jungle Drive.
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