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February 14, 2025
Gal Oya National Park – An Exceptional Wildlife Adventure
Located in Sri Lanka’s intermediate zone, Gal Oya National Park covers 26,000 hectares, offering a varied landscape and a rich diversity of wildlife. The park is home to 32 mammal species, over 150 bird species, and numerous reptiles and amphibians. The Sri Lankan Elephant, a sub-species of the Asian Elephant, roams freely, with Senayake Samdura providing one of the best opportunities to observe these magnificent creatures swimming between islands.
Wildlife Encounters
Embark on a Boat Safari to spot the elusive Mugger Crocodile, a species endemic to South Asia that can grow up to 5 meters. These powerful reptiles are often seen basking on rocks or hunting along the shore. Though the Sri Lankan Leopard is hard to spot due to its nocturnal habits, sightings are occasionally made.
Breathtaking Scenery
Gal Oya National Park’s stunning landscape features granite hills, verdant valleys, and expansive reservoirs, offering an almost untouched backdrop that enhances the park’s wildlife and adventure opportunities.
Custom-Made Experiences & Adventures
Gal Oya National Park offers an extraordinary mix of wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and cultural immersion, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
Through our dynamic partnership with Ceylon Roots, we wholeheartedly embrace the spirit of sustainability, radiating warmth into the environment and the communities we touch.
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Established in 1949, the SOS Children Village Foundation stands as the world’s largest non-profit organization committed to nurturing orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children. Their multifaceted approach, spanning family support, medical care, education, and emergency assistance, positively impacts the lives of countless children and families.
Our commitment:
Ceylon Roots is devoted to bolstering this cause by sponsoring the education and well-being of 10 children each month. Our aspiration is to progressively increase the number of sponsored children while also offering valuable exposure to those youngsters aspiring to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.
Embracing our rich cultural heritage and the profound influence of Buddhism on Sri Lanka’s cultural fabric, Ceylon Roots proudly presents the ‘Buddhist Roots’ project.
The island’s connection to the teachings of The Buddha has shaped it’s identity and inspired the creation of temples and statues that embody our faith. However, the passage of time has left some of these rural temples in neglected states, depriving them of the rightful care they merit.
Our commitment:
With unwavering dedication, we have undertaken a vital commitment to revive and sustain temples island-wide. Through providing essential support for upkeep, nourishment, and sustainable living conditions, the aim of the Buddhist Roots project is to help ensure the lasting prosperity of these sacred sites.
By joining hands with us, you are not only contributing to their well-being, but also getting the chance to explore these sites and personally experience the rich authenticity of Sri Lankan Buddhism.
In a dynamic effort to combat deforestation and bolster environmental conservation, we proudly present to you, the ‘Brown Roots’ Project, launched on World Environment Day, June 5th, 2017, undertaken in collaboration with Browns Tours. Working closely with relevant authorities and organizations, including Sri Lanka Forest Reserves, we stand united in preserving and enriching the beauty of our island home for generations to come.
Our commitment:
As part of our unwavering dedication, we have pledged to plant a tree for every traveler who embarks on a journey with us, and since its inception, the ‘Brown Roots’ project has already seen the planting of over 3000 trees in the central province of Sri Lanka by the end of 2018.
Our resolve remains resolute, and with your invaluable support, we endeavour to further elevate this number in the years ahead. Join us in nurturing the very roots of nature’s grandeur.
