“If you thought that Bill Bensley’s retro-maximalist interiors at the Capella Ubud in Bali were amazing, you’ll squeal for this all-inclusive, 15-tent resort deep in the jungle of Cardamom National Park in southwest Cambodia,” according to Robb Report.
“Combing bold textiles and retro décor on the banks of the raging Timor River, a stay here is all about being transported to another time and place. But the “wild” part of this five-star camp isn’t just about the decor, the forest-to-table dining or even the location. The adventure begins as soon as you arrive via the 400-meter zip line over the forest, river and waterfall,” it said.
“When you land, your butler will be waiting. Drop off your bags and dig in. Go orchid-hunting. Join a motorcycle patrol with the jungle rangers. Visit butterfly sanctuaries. Kayak down narrow streams. Strap on your binoculars and search for tropical birds and butterflies. Hit the mountain biking trails. Or simply lace up your boots and trek like the explorers of yore.”
“It’s luxury but not for the faint-hearted,” Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell of cazenove+loyd was quoted as saying in the report.
Talking about the methodology for arriving at the list, it said: “Few specialists in the world are deft and connected enough to earn the endorsement of Robb Report; just 21 of them, in fact, can be considered true Travel Masters, a mark of the calibre of their expertise and clients. This brain trust of the travel industry’s five-star experts has first-hand knowledge of every need-to-know room around the world, so who better to tap for nominations.”
Shinta Mani Wild’s luxury tented camp offers 15 luxury tents, including one two-bedroom tent and four waterfall tents. The property also has a private waterfall, jungle infinity pool, spa, etc.
“Our adventurous team is constantly out in the environment exploring and developing new experiences at Wild. Join them and immerse yourself in the magic of discovery with our wildly enthusiastic Adventure Butlers, each of whom specializes in a particular study or sport to help you understand one of the most beautiful places on the face of the planet,” according to information from the website of Shinta Mani Wild.
Some of Cambodia’s and the world’s most endangered species still call the Cardamom mountains home, including 54 animals on the IUCN Red List. But as the forest cover disappears, so does the wildlife. It will take major conservancy of the evergreen forest for these fabulous residents to thrive again, but that is the goal at Shinta Mani Wild, it added.