Even in the desolate environment, hardy elephants, lions and brown hyenas wander near the eco ‘wreck’ of 10 cosy cabins and sandboarding, quad biking and beach lunches are all on the itinerary.

What once was a thriving outdoor destination now resembles a desolate moonscape. “This is extremely painful for a lot of people,” Vanni said. “These cabins are more than just structures.

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