Gal Oya National Park, located in the east of Sri Lanka near Ampara, is one of the island’s most untouched and mystical wilderness areas. It is the only national park in the country where you can witness elephants swimming between islands during a boat safari on the vast Senanayake Samudraya reservoir. The park is also rich in cultural significance, being home to the indigenous Vedda people, offering travelers rare opportunities to engage with their ancestral forest lifestyle. With lush forests, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife including leopards and endemic birds, Gal Oya is a haven for nature lovers and explorers. This is a destination for those seeking solitude, authenticity, and the deep rhythms of Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural heritage.
