Placed towards the inland of Galle in the southern tip of Sri Lanka, the Koggala lake is 30 km long utopia with pristine tropical glory. Its unique bio diversity and eco system makes it greatly alluring to tourists and nature enthusiasts.
Located 16.6 Km away from one of the best beach paradises of the island, Unawatuna, the lake is only 30 minutes away. One of the main things to do in Unawatuna, as highlighted by many properties in the area such as CoCo Bay Unawatuna, is to go on a boat safari and explore the lake.
The boat safari in Koggala Lake will allow you to explore the undeniable beauty of the lake and its surroundings. The lake is embroidered with enormous mangroves, rocky islands, scrubs, animals, exotic bird species. Observing the sun setting through the tremendous mangroves at the lake, is a picturesque sight of a lifetime.
The lake is comprised of 8 islands in a cluster, including the iconic ‘Madol Duwa’, the island featured in the popular novel ‘Madol Duwa’ written by Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe. The village of Koggala is also known for being the birth place of this writer, with the famous Koggala museum, placed in his house.
Savor the beauty of the rocky silhouettes of the surrounding islands, enjoy the warm winds gushing through the mangrove swamps and enjoy the clutter of the blue green water as you glide along the lake. Try to spot the vibrant bird species during your trip, you may also come across reptiles such as water snakes gliding through the lake or catch monitors or crocodiles sunbathing, if you are lucky. It is reported that the lake is home to over 5 crocodiles.
Mind that these boat safaris are carried out by experienced trip providers and boats are usually equipped with life jackets for your safety. Further the lake is a major natural conserve of the country, so refrain from polluting it.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
