Indian Ocean
ELEPHANTS AND WHALES Where: Sri Lanka Why: Yala may be its most famous national park but Sri Lanka has lots of other notable options. Minneriya plays host each summer to a gathering of around 300 Asian elephants, while Millennium Elephant Foundation makes a great alternative to sometimes questionable elephant orphanages. Mirisa and Trincomalee are the go-to places for affordable whale watching tours. Some resorts such as Cape Weligama near Galle offer their own catamarans, while operators offering charters include Sail Lanka
sail-lanka-charter.com How to do it: TransIndus’s 12-day Wildlife of Sri Lanka tour, priced from £2,265, takes in elephant- rich Udawalawe and Minneriya alongside a whole host of other wildlife sites.
transindus.co.uk
DIVING Where: Maldives Why: With resort islands often encircled by house reefs teeming with marine life, they’re a hit with divers and snorkellers. Factor in migrations of marine wildlife such as whales and rays, as well as excellent conditions beyond the reefs and it’s no wonder it’s a big seller. A good option is the Dusit Thani Maldives, which features a regular dive centre and a freediving school, and is located in the Maldives’ only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. How to do it: Kuoni has a seven-night, half board stay in a beach villa at the Dusit Thani for £4,439pp, including flights departing Heathrow on 6 December 2017.
kuoni.co.uk
countrybycountry.com | ABTA Magazine 43
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