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The most cost-effective flights from South Africa to Colombo are with Qatar; with stopovers in Doha, each leg takes a minimum of 15½ hours – return tickets start at R12 500. Recent political upheaval means you're best off booking last minute rather than in advance. Our writer arranged her seamless 12-day trip in mostly four-star hotels with Olanka (olankatravels.com).

GETTING THERE Stay Here AMAGI ARIA HOTEL In Negombo, overlooking the lagoon near the fishing community. From R984 pps pn B&B +94 312 238 385 amagihotels.com AMAYA LAKE HOTEL An eco-resort on the shore Df Lake Kandalama in Dambulla. From R4 209 pps pn B&B +94 664 461 500 amayaresorts.com AMAYA HILLS HOTEL A five-star hillside retreat in Kandy's cultural triangle. From R2 038 pps pn B&B +94 814 474 022 amayaresorts.com ARALIYA RED HOTEL A great choice in the tea-growing highlands. From R919 pps pn B&B +94 522 229 000 araliyaresorts.com CHAARIYA RESORT AND SPA A lush green resort with garden chalets and an Ayurveda spa. From R625 pps pn B&B +94 472 237 143 chandrikahotel.com FAIRWAY A trendy downtown hotel in Colombo's historic Fort district. From R693 pps…

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