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Gal Oya vs Yala: Gal Oya has boat safari elephants swimming similar to Yala but with 30-70% fewer jeeps. Yala Block 1 has highest leopard density but jeep crowds. Gal Oya better for photography peace. Sighting rates: Yala ~80% leopards, Gal Oya similar for its wildlife category.
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Chamila R.•985 rep0
Decision matrix: peak time + first-timer = Yala (guaranteed sightings). Off-season or repeat visit = Gal Oya (quieter). Full-day at Gal Oya often matches full-day at Yala in wildlife quality.
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