Gal Oya Lodge, East Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka

Far from the madding crowds of better known Sri Lankan safari hot spots, a bird lover’s paradise and elephant enclave awaits all those who choose to stay at the ecocentic Gal Oya Lodge. As the only accommodation option within Gal Oya National Park, the journey here might take longer than most, but trust us when we say – it’s worth it. The brainchild of Tim and Sangjay, founders of the infamous Tiger Tops in Nepal, Gal Oya offers a truly unique experience, fit for lovers of the outdoors, nurturers of nature and ambassadors of sustainable living.

From the ‘illuk’ grass roofed guest bungalows, to the handmade teak dining tables, nothing and no-one has journeyed too far to be part of the Gal Oya furniture. The team of staff who bring the lodge to life are almost wholly from the surrounding communities and throughout the lodge guests will enjoy beautiful trinkets created by local craftsmen, whose skills and traditional techniques have been passed down through countless generations.

The main swimming pool nestles by sun loungers in the lush green grass surrounding Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka

The main building of the lodge has an eco-friendly and naturally inspired design, here seen viewed from the pool at Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka

A mother elephant shelters her four babies as the family make their way across a field near Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka

Highlights

Sleep

Nine one-bedroom bungalows hide within the jungle surrounds, each positioned with love and care to frame the best views, whilst having minimal impact on the surrounding landscape, flora and fauna. As you will find throughout Gal Oya, the rooms have been designed to ensure nature is right there with you at all times… delivered by floor to ceiling glass windows, sweeping verandah’s, inside/outside bathrooms and simple, yet extremely comfortable and spacious living spaces. The most recent addition to the property is a two-bedroom villa, located in on the highest part of the Gal Oya grounds, boasting jaw dropping views and peaceful privacy. A perfect option for families or groups traveling together. It is important to note that although children are more than welcome at Gal Oya, there are no specific children’s facilities and therefore we suggest that it is best suited to children who are old enough to take part in all the normal activities on offer. This is a place for families to share time and create memories together.

A bedroom inside an ecologically designed hut still manages to look luxuriously enticing at Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka

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