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Gal Oya,
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Sri Lanka's only park where elephants swim between islands.
Gal Oya is the country's only safari done by boat — a vast reservoir in the eastern interior where wild elephants swim between forested islands. It is one of the most distinctive wildlife experiences in South Asia, and almost completely undiscovered.
Best time: April to September. Duration: 2 nights.
See our full Gal Oya destination page for hotels, experiences and a sample itinerary.