An eco-lodge like no other, Gal Oya Lodge is a nature lover’s paradise and is – to put it simply – sublime! Nestled in a 25-acre private forest, the lodge is set right on the edge of Gal Oya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s least visited wilderness areas. This is a true hidden gem! An unexplored destination well and truly off-the-beaten-track, so much so you’ll feel as though you have the whole place all to yourself. Part of the beauty of a stay at Gal Oya is the abundance of unique experiences on offer; take an early morning hike up ‘Monkey Mountain’ for spectacular views across the verdant landscape (it’s well worth the effort!) or a boat safari on Sri Lanka’s largest lake to spot wild elephants swimming or discover the jungle with the indigenous Veddha Tribe. Plus, there are conservation projects, night walks, cooking classes, jeep safaris, cycling trips and wild picnics to boot. Expect phenomenal scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters – all accompanied by the lodge’s expert naturalists. Gal Oya Lodge offers an incomparably unique luxury escape that you will be reminiscing about long after you’ve left.

Gal Oya Lodge has 9 Bungalows and 1 Two-Bedroom Villa all built from sustainable materials and designed to integrate into the surrounding landscape and sit in harmony with nature. The bungalows all have a spacious bedroom and lounge area, leading out to a private veranda with spectacular views of the jungle and an outdoor bathroom tops it all off. The villa gives that extra spot of luxury for families; sitting at the highest point of the Gal Oya Lodge site, magnificent scenery awaits from the wrap-around verandas.

With no WiFi at the lodge, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to truly immerse yourself in blissful isolation without distraction and, with a Sundowner in hand as the sun sets over the mountains, you’ll feel a world away from the stresses of modern life.

Yet another winning feature of Gal Oya is the picturesque drive to the lodge; the breath-taking panoramas of the National Park are magical! And what more could you want than to dip in the pool with a resplendent backdrop before indulging in some delicious, locally sourced food.