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Adventure wildlife safaris to see elephants on the East Coast

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Sophia M.•9390 rep•2

We want to see elephants without the massive jeep crowds of Yala Are there adventure safaris on the East Coast like Gal Oya

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Gal Oya National Park is the absolute best hidden gem in the country. Instead of dusty jeeps, you do a boat safari on the massive Senanayake Samudraya reservoir. You can watch wild elephants literally swimming between the islands to forage for grass. It is completely silent, serene, and you will likely be the only tourists there.

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Suresh K.•9245 rep•2

Wasgamuwa National Park is also great during the off-season. Far less crowded than Minneriya.

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Dr. Nimal.•19125 rep•2

In Kumana you are more likely to see leopards than massive elephant herds though.

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Amali D.•7135 rep•2

Kaudulla is right next to Minneriya but gets half the traffic. Great alternative for the Elephant Gathering.

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Amali D.•7135 rep•2

Yes, there are very few boats available. Book it through Gal Oya Lodge if you can.

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Suresh K.•9245 rep•2

Boat safari sounds incredible. Adding Gal Oya to the itinerary.

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Sophia M.•9390 rep•2

Do we need to book the Gal Oya boat safari far in advance

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Sophia M.•9390 rep•2

Kumana National Park (south of Arugam Bay) is also incredibly wild and empty.

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