SECLUDED IN THE HEART OF THE SRI LANKAN WILDERNESS
Sitting in splendid isolation on the edge of Gal Oya National Park lies the luxury eco-lodge of Gal Oya Lodge. Nestled amidst the protected jungle, Gal Oya Lodge promises a unique opportunity to escape the crowds, reconnect with nature and get to know the local wildlife on your luxury Sri Lanka holidays.
Scattered across 20 acres of private jungle, the secluded lodge is comprised of just nine thatched bungalows and one two-bedroom villa. Designed to blend into its natural surroundings and built from sustainable materials, Gal Oya Lodge has not compromised on comfort. The nine spacious bungalows are equipped with luxurious four-poster beds, an indoor-outdoor en-suite bathroom, a spacious living room and a private veranda overlooking the jungle beyond. For those travelling on a group or family holiday to Sri Lanka, the Lodge Villa combines two bungalows and features a large 680ft2 living area as well as four-poster beds and en-suite bathrooms.
For off-the-beaten-track wildlife viewing, it doesn’t get much more remote than Gal Oya National Park. Home to Sri Lanka’s largest lake, boat safaris take you almost up alongside elephants that swim and gamble in the clear waters, whilst game drives will transport you deep inside the park for brilliant birdwatching and more wildlife encounters. Those feeling adventurous can even enjoy a pre-breakfast hike up Monkey Mountain. Back at the lodge you can swim, relax and arrange to meet the Veddas – one of the last remaining communities of the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka.
Gal Oya Lodge, Gal Oya National Park
At a glance
- A luxury eco-lodge set on 20 acres of private jungle at the edge of Gal Oya National Park
- Nine spacious bungalows and one two-bedroom family villa
- Wonderful jungle and mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows
- Private verandas
- Four-poster beds and en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers
- Thatched roofs and wood furnishings by local craftsmen
- Excellent restaurant offering a choice of regional and international dishes made using home-grown and locally sourced produce
For leisure and pleasure
- Swimming pool with a mountain backdrop
- Jeep excursions to encounter the wildlife of Gal Oya National Park
- Boat safaris on Sri Lanka’s largest lake
- Wildlife research station on site
- Trips to the Nigala River flowing beneath a boulder field
- Scenic riverbank picnics
- Countryside nature walks with expert guides
- Brilliant birdwatching
- Organic farm growing chillies and spices
- Forest walks with the Veddas, Sri Lanka’s indigenous people
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