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7 perfect picnic spots around the world
Scotch eggs, cheese and wine might sound like the perfect picnic but throw in views of a rose garden, the ocean or a wildebeest stampede and it’ll be extra special
1. Wildlife picnic in Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka
Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka (Ayu in the Wild)
Set your picnic basket down on the banks of the river that flows through Kumana National Park, an hour’s drive from the surfing mecca of Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka’s east coast. As you sip on a flask of masala chai you might spot deer, wild buffalo, elephant or leopard quenching their thirst in the river. Alternatively, lay down a blanket in Kumana Villu – a 202-hectare mangrove swamp where painted storks feed their fledgelings in tree tops and pheasant-tailed jacana splash around floating nests. The area is best explored between April to September, to escape the annual monsoon. The luxury tour operator
Beat the crowds at these Sri Lankan national parks
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Sri Lankan Elephant eating reeds in Kumana National Park © ShaniMiller/Getty Images
A mongoose darting across a dusty track. A solitary jackal gazing across an open plain in the early morning sun. Shimmering villus and lush forests, home to rarely seen leopards. Sri Lanka s national parks are some of the wildest, most beautiful places on earth. They hold many secrets: ancient rock caves, forgotten stupas, and other, yet to be discovered fragments of ancient civilizations. As the island reopens to tourists, here are seven of the least-visited, where you can see wildlife without the crowds.Â