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The property is edged by Gal Oya National Park, a remote and unique area known for lake swimming elephants, and the Senanayake Samudraya, one of Sri Lanka's largest lakes. The property suits couples, honeymooners but also adventurous families. You'll find friendly staff, a cool crisp pool, clean rustic rooms with semi outdoor bathrooms.
Gal Oya Lodge is a rustic but stylish eco-retreat that sits discreetly in a 20-acre private forest, edged by Gal Oya National Park and the Senanayake Samudraya Reservoir, a huge body of water dotted with hundreds of islands. Here you'll like find some elephants roaming in the jungle or if you are incredibly lucky they can be spotted swimming to get to a nearby island. The property is comprised of several eco-friendly bungalows and villas, constructed using locally sourced materials. There are numous activities on offer, including a jeep and boat safari, a guided nature walk and even meeting with the local Vedda people
What we love
- This is a firm favourite of ours, due to the unique location near Gal Oya National Park
- It seems fairly remote, but the roads to get there are good and you will pass through quintessential Sri Lankan rural scenery that we love
- We love heading out by boat to hopefully spot elephants; there's nowhere else you can do this
- The style of the property, despite being simple, is tasteful and sympathetic
- A great pool for such a remote location
- A fantastic range of experiences
There's no air conditioning in the rooms, only fans, but this is naturally much better for the environment
The international food isn't the best, so opt for the delicious Sri Lankan food if you can
The jeep journey to get to your boat safari is quite long, but we enjoyed the journey
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