Chena Huts at Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park is one of our top picks. It has recently opened and is the latest member of the estimable Uga Escapes group’s world-renowned portfolio of luxury boutique hotels.
Located on the boundary of Yala, Uga Chena Huts also sports a truly awesome oceanfront position (but don’t come here expecting to swim or sunbathe on the beach – you’ll be sharing it with the buffalo!).
If the budget allows, the two Chena Huts villas with sea views are the best of all worlds.
Drag yourself out of your air-conditioned Chena Hut and hit the park for sunrise. It’s a magical awakening and we were lucky enough to spot an elusive sloth bear as our reward.