Gal Oya National Park – Boat Safari Wonderland

Tucked away in eastern Sri Lanka, Gal Oya National Park is the only park in the country that offers boat safaris, giving visitors the rare chance to see elephants swimming between islands in the Senanayake Samudraya reservoir.

The park is also a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 150 bird species and a healthy population of elephants, deer, leopards, and crocodiles. It remains uncrowded and unspoiled, ideal for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures.