{"id":4226,"date":"2023-01-11T12:05:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=experience&p=4226"},"modified":"2025-08-15T07:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T01:51:07","slug":"meet-swimming-elephants-and-indigenous-tribes-on-a-jeep-or-boat-safari-gal-oya-national-park","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/experience\/meet-swimming-elephants-and-indigenous-tribes-on-a-jeep-or-boat-safari-gal-oya-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Swimming Elephants at Gal Oya National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Meet Swimming Elephants at Gal Oya National Park<\/h1>\r\n

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Watch elephants swim across to islands using their trunks as snorkels, and meet the indigenous tribe of Veddas at Gal Oya National Park.<\/b><\/h5>\r\nThis is an exclusive tour that takes you through the enthralling Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka.<\/span>\r\n\r\nRenowned as one of Sri Lanka\u2019s best national parks, Gal Oya offers nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers the perfect opportunity to get close to the exotic animals and birds on show in this lesser-visited wildlife sanctuary.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe will stop at a designated spot where you can get down, stretch your legs and enjoy a cup of tea\/coffee prepared by our crew.<\/span>\r\n\r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n\t
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