1. JETWING VIL UYANA, SIGIRIYA

From now until early October, wild elephants converge on the receding banks of the vast reservoir within Minneriya National Park, in an event thought to be the largest gathering of Asian elephants in the world. See them on safari with Jetwing Vil Uyana, a wildlife-focused hotel with 36 free-standing dwellings, some with pools, sitting within water, forest, garden, paddy and marsh. Discounts encourage longer stints in the Cultural Triangle, visiting sights such as the 40ft-high Aukana Buddha, Sigiriya’s rock fortress, and the Dambulla cave temple.

Up to 30 per cent off stays until Oct 31; from £289. coastline, fewer than 10 minutes’ drive from Yala’s main entrance. The vast domed cabins are a contemporary ode to safari style, and come with everything you need. The atmosphere is intimate and personal, the food is a standout and there’s a super jungle-fringed pool. Forty per cent off all-inclusive rates until Dec 19; from £489. busy city brimming with culture that is also home to Sri Lanka’s most prominent Buddhist site, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Local activities include hilly rambles and tea factory tours plus treasure hunts through the hotel’s wooded gardens. The rooms are charming, and local food is superb.

Up to 30 per cent off stays until Dec 15; from £152. 19th-century tea planter’s bungalow perched above the distant southern plains. Its infinity pool, surrounded by gardens, takes full advantage of the gasp-inducing views, and al fresco dining is a must. Rates include meals, drinks and local experiences such as hosted tours of the Dambatenne Tea Factory, on Sir Thomas Lipton’s former estate, and hikes up to lookout point Lipton’s Seat.

Three nights for the price of two until Dec 15; rooms from £367 allinclusive. house in the tropics like old friends. The manicured tropical gardens, vast T-shaped pool (paraded by resident dachshund Jelly), and spacious rooms housed in individually styled villas and pavilions create an inclusive environment that suits honeymooners, solo travellers and families alike. Service and food are consistently on point, and free tuk tuks whizz you to Dalawella’s swimming beach – where a growing flotilla of turtles hovers offshore.

Fifty per cent off rates until Dec 15; from £225.