Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Wildlife in Gal Oya National Park
Eastern & Uva Provinces
Forest and savanna around the Senanayake Samudraya, Sri Lanka's largest reservoir. It is best known for boat safaris, where elephants can sometimes be seen swimming between the reservoir's islands.
Highlights
- Boat safaris on the reservoir
- Elephants crossing water
- Remote, little-visited forest
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Gal Oya National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Gal Oya National Park include Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Mugger Crocodile and Oriental Darter. Highlights: Boat safaris on the reservoir.
- Where is Gal Oya National Park?
- Gal Oya National Park is in Eastern & Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka (about 7.22°, 81.45°).
- What are the highlights of Gal Oya National Park?
- Boat safaris on the reservoir, Elephants crossing water and Remote, little-visited forest.
- Are there trip reports for Gal Oya National Park?
- Yes: Sri Lanka in April 2025: fishing cat, leopard and sloth bear on a family trip.