Sri Lanka ranked number one among the 10 best safari and beach holidays

Even the most exotic destination can lose its sheen once the novelty of being somewhere new starts to fade. One way to keep the excitement alive is a mid-break change of scenery to bring a new kind of adventure. With endless flight combinations and tour options for tempting multi-centre jaunts, it’s easier than ever to quash the restlessness that can creep in on a two-week escape by splitting your time and having the best of both worlds. Whether you’re heading on your honeymoon or just on holiday, here are ten of the most exciting safari and beach holiday combos. Now all that’s left is to work out what to pack.

1. Sri Lanka and Maldives

Roamed by leopards, elephants and sloth bears, Sri Lanka is a fabulous alternative to a classic African safari, with exciting game drives in the island’s wonderfully wild national parks, including Yala, Udawalawe and Minneriya. After your jungle jaunts, it’s a short hop to one of the world’s most spectacular beach destinations, the Maldives, where overwater villas, coral reefs and snorkelling adventures in crystal-clear waters await.

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With a stunning beachfront location on Sri Lanka’s less-explored east coast, Sun Siyam Pasikudah offers whale-watching tours and 4×4 safaris in Minneriya National Park, home to the world’s largest gathering of Asian elephants

Source: https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/best-safari-and-beach-holidays-f2gsd853v

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