17 animals Hotels

Japan doesn't shy away from weird and quirky concepts, and Hoshino Resorts' countryside resort is no exception. You would expect a farm stay to have cottages and maybe luxurious tents. But not here. Tomamu the Tower is a set of skyscrapers amid pristine nature. Tomamu consists of two buildings, and …

Adventure seekers rejoice! Located in the Bali Safari and Marine Park, the Mara River Safari Lodge is the perfect place to reconnect with nature in a unique resort setting. Rooms are decorated in muted tones, crisp whites, and peppered with influences of the safari theme. In addition, each room has …

Safari meets luxury at the remote Singita Boulders Lodge, deep inside the Singita Private game reserve. After you land at the private Singita airstrip, the staff will take you in 10 minutes to the main lodge. The resort is set right next to the Sand River within the Sabi Sand …

Tucked away in the trees of the Kruger National Park, Singita Sweni Lodge is a private oasis at the edge of the Sweni River. The property lies on a 33,000-acre private land within the national park surrounded by unique flora and fauna in four different eco-zones. The lodge is beautifully …

The newest trend among campers is known as glamping, or glamour camping, which allows guests to enjoy all the best things of camping in comfort and convenience. WagonStays is one such option for travelers spending their holiday near Christchurch; only 30 minutes away, this luxury campsite is set on a …

The “andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge” is located on a private concession of the Okavango Delta. It is a magnificent property that offers 12 private suites with plunge pools, fireplaces, and private outdoor showers. The elevated suites are also kept cool by the babbling brook that traverses Sandibe. The hotel …

The Mashpi Lodge is an ultra-contemporary, sophisticated eco-lodge that offers you a whole immersion experience into the cloud forest of Ecuador's Mashpi Natural Reserve. The interior's sleek design and minimalist décor blend into the natural splendor just beyond your door. With floor-to-ceiling windows, each room offers a north-facing view, creating …

This idyllic working farm is host to a unique camping experience courtesy of Feather Down Farm. Stay in a luxurious tent that can accommodate up to 6 people. A rural retreat without skimping on the luxury elements, your tent is made of canvass and cosily lit at night by the …

This is a game lodge where you can stay in a treehouse. The location is very near to the famous Kruger National Park. The main building is built around a giant Marula tree. There, you can chill in the lounge, eat at the restaurant, check out the curio shop, or …

The private game reserve owned by Virgin Magnate, Richard Branson, Ulusaba is a game lodge in the beautiful planes of central Africa. You can go on the twice-daily game drives and view the local Lion pride yawning in the sun, a breeding herd of elephants, and many species of antelope …

The untamed bush and lands here are protected but with none of the rules and fences that normally come with game reserves in Africa. You, like the animals, are free to go and do whatever you like and there is a lot on offer. Set in miles and miles of …

Deep in the Tiger country of India, there is a treehouse available to guests. Reception is also a treehouse with a large social area and viewing deck where you can see animals use the local water hole. You will commonly spot jackal, wild boar, and rare species of deer. Your …

Shu’Mata is Maasai for the mystical place of perfection above the clouds. And when you gaze at the ice-flashing peaks of Kilimanjaro from Shu’Mata Camp you will see why the tribesmen chose this name. The camp itself is at the foot of the highest mountain in Africa which is still …

The 100 acres “Africa Experience” safari park in Kent, England, is a place where many African species are free to roam as if they were at home… except they don’t have to worry about fighting for meager water holes here. When you arrive, you will get a glass of champagne …

In the shadows of Kilimanjaro there is a lush and fertile plain on which lies a farm that was first built by the Trappe family in 1907. Successful farmers, conservationists and hunters; the Trappe family leased their farm to Hollywood in the 1960s so they could film classic John Wayne …

The hotel is a converted manor house built in the 1930s in a Scottish hunting lodge style. It is part of a modern wildlife sanctuary located 20km from Nairobi. The Rothschild Giraffes who live here are wonderfully tame. If you leave your window open, you could even wake up with …

The Tree Hotel offers you the chance to return to childhood fantasies of the ultimate treehouse. All rooms are situated 4-6 meters above the ground among the treetops. Each room is a unique design with hand-picked furniture from local artisans. The Mirrorcube Room is invisible to the human eye but, …