january-2010

wonders
A wild escape doesn’t have to mean
roughing it. These luxury hotels all have
wildlife on their doorsteps
WORDS RUTH LINDSAY
MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
Banjaar Tola
Situated on the edge of the Banjaar River, overlooking the Kanha
National Park, the two Banjaar Tola camps are made up of just
nine tented suites each. The luxury tents feature bamboo fl oors
with canvas roofs and walls, and their own bath and shower. The
national park is one of India’s largest, and the hotel’s safaris give
you a chance to encounter a range of wildlife. Just some of the
animals you might spot are tigers, deers, porcupines, monkeys
and leopards. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers – they can
spot 300 different varieties.
WWW.TAJSAFARIS.COM
Giraffe Manor
If you don’t fancy stepping outside to see the
wildlife, then let the wildlife come to you. At Nairobi’s
Giraffe Manor, the resident giraffe herd quite often
make an appearance at the breakfast table poking
their heads in through open windows. The hotel is
also home to a stunning range of birds and a large
family of warthogs. It’s just outside the Kenyan
capital and is surrounded by 140 acres of indigenous
forest. WWW.GIRAFFEMANOR.COM
WILD LUXURY
NAIROBI, KENYA
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