Galoya National Park Boat Safari

Galoya boat safari on the way you visit Arugam-bay from Ella. Gal Oya National Park is famous for its boat safaris and the most practical way of going to boat safari when your traveling to Arugam Bay from Ella, which is halfway through on Monaragala – Arugam Bay road. The best time to go on the boar safari is at 6 AM or at 3 PM when the sunlight is not too harsh. Boat safari affords the opportunity to land on an island within the reservoir called Bird Island swarming with birds.

Category: National Park Safari

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Galoya National Park lies in the southeast of Sri Lanka and to the west of Ampara. It was established in 1954 by the Gal Oya Development Board mainly to protect the catchment area of the “Senanayake Samudra” Reservoir and then handed over to the Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1965. Gal Oya National Park spreads over an area of 25,900 hectares. Together with Senanayake Samudra Sanctuary (9,324ha), Gal Oya Valley North-East Sanctuary (12,432ha), Gal Oya Valley South-West Sanctuary (15,281ha), the whole Gal Oya Reservation makes an area of 62, 937 ha of wildlife conservation.

Gal Oya National Park is a sanctuary to 32 species of terrestrial mammals. The highest populations are common Languor, endemic Toque Macaque, Leopards, sloth bears, Elephants, Wild Boars, three species of deer and Water Buffalo. About 150 species of birds of 334 species of Sri Lanka are seen at Gal Oya National Park. The Lesser Adjutant, Spot-billed Pelican, and Red-faced Malkoha are some of the park’s resident birds. The Indian Cormorant, Oriental Darter, Grey Heron, and Lesser Whistling Duck are among the common water birds of the Senanayake reservoir. The White-bellied Sea Eagle and Grey-headed Fish Eagle are the notable raptors of the area. Gal Oya National Park’s butterfly species include the endemic Lesser Albatross.

The best time to visit Gal Oya National Park is from March to July. During this period, the boat safaris bring the spectacle of herds of elephants swimming from one island to another island in the great Senanayaka Samudra reservoir.

We organize and arrange your safari experience from Ella your convenience as Morning Safari and Afternoon safari.

Tour Highlight

Half-day and full-day safari
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Experienced and safety Drivers
English speaking private guide | Driver
Entrance fees including all taxes
Available refreshment & 1.5L bottle of water per guest

Additional Informations: Before making a reservation at 4restlanka Tours we encourage you to follow this information, Not recommended for pregnant women | Not recommended for participant with serious medical conditions | Vegetarian option is available and if food affects your health conditions please inform us before the tour | The tour and visit some destinations may change depending on weather conditions | The duration of the transfers will depend on the time of day and traffic condition | Recommend to wear shoes for your choice | Lower price rate in Sri Lanka | Prices depend on how many people in your party

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