Wildlife & Adventure
Suggested itineraries & recommended properties: Wildlife & Adventure
Suggested itineraries
A Journey through Sri Lanka
An exciting, varied and in depth tour of the best that this tropical paradise has to offer, including the cultural centre of the ancient Buddhist heartland, the beautifully scenic highlands and the stunning southern beaches.
An exciting, varied and in depth tour of the best that this tropical paradise has to offer, including the cultural centre of the ancient Buddhist heartland, the beautifully scenic highlands and the stunning southern beaches.
Medinas and Mountains - Morocco
From the bustling souks or Marrakech, breathtaking scenic beauty, Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains and the sleepy fishing town of Essaouira – this brief taste of Morocco is an ideal first visit into this vibrant country.
From the bustling souks or Marrakech, breathtaking scenic beauty, Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains and the sleepy fishing town of Essaouira – this brief taste of Morocco is an ideal first visit into this vibrant country.
Sikkim - the Hidden Kingdom
This entrancing tour to the Eastern Himalaya uncovers a largely untouched Buddhist Kingdom awash with culture, tradition and natural beauty. From colonial Darjeeling to local villages in Sikkim, traverse the Eastern Himalaya uncovering its many delights.
This entrancing tour to the Eastern Himalaya uncovers a largely untouched Buddhist Kingdom awash with culture, tradition and natural beauty. From colonial Darjeeling to local villages in Sikkim, traverse the Eastern Himalaya uncovering its many delights.
Tigers in Style - India
The new CC Africa / Taj lodges in Madhya Pradesh have meant that the best parks for uncovering the Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild are now accessible for those wishing to do this in style by staying in luxurious lodge accommodation.
The new CC Africa / Taj lodges in Madhya Pradesh have meant that the best parks for uncovering the Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild are now accessible for those wishing to do this in style by staying in luxurious lodge accommodation.
The Golden Temple & Himalayan Foothills - India
Your journey will enter into the heart of the Himalayan foothills and will uncover its great diversity and beauty: the iconic colonial town of Shimla, Tibetan Dharmasala and the Golden Temple at Amritsar.
Your journey will enter into the heart of the Himalayan foothills and will uncover its great diversity and beauty: the iconic colonial town of Shimla, Tibetan Dharmasala and the Golden Temple at Amritsar.
A Himalayan Retreat & Shakti Village Walk - India
This journey into India’s hidden interior offers a perfect way to rejuvenate in the foothills of the Himalaya. The journey combines the Shakti Village Walks with the ultimate Himalayan retreat of 360 Leti.
This journey into India’s hidden interior offers a perfect way to rejuvenate in the foothills of the Himalaya. The journey combines the Shakti Village Walks with the ultimate Himalayan retreat of 360 Leti.
Grand Tour of Rural Rajasthan - India
Rajasthan has instant appeal, where princely forts and palaces adorn its hills, deserts and plains and continue to beguile and fascinate the senses. You will travel through some of the most romantic parts of rural Rajasthan staying in atmospheric hotels.
Rajasthan has instant appeal, where princely forts and palaces adorn its hills, deserts and plains and continue to beguile and fascinate the senses. You will travel through some of the most romantic parts of rural Rajasthan staying in atmospheric hotels.
A Taste of Arabia
Experience Oman’s fascinating culture and some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Drive in the dunes, wade in the wadis and swim off pristine, deserted beaches
Experience Oman’s fascinating culture and some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Drive in the dunes, wade in the wadis and swim off pristine, deserted beaches
The Heart of Spiritual India
The central provinces of India offer a fantastic chance to understand the sheer diversity of India. Your journey will include Mughal Lucknow, Spiritual Varanasi, The Chandela Temples at Khajuraho, Regal Gwalior and Agra.
The central provinces of India offer a fantastic chance to understand the sheer diversity of India. Your journey will include Mughal Lucknow, Spiritual Varanasi, The Chandela Temples at Khajuraho, Regal Gwalior and Agra.
Maharajahs, Mughals and Mountains - India & Nepal
An ideal opportunity to uncover both the architectural and natural beauty of the subcontinent, from India’s Golden Triangle, the Chandela Temples at Khajuraho, the Ganges at Varanasi and the Himalayan delights of Nepal.
An ideal opportunity to uncover both the architectural and natural beauty of the subcontinent, from India’s Golden Triangle, the Chandela Temples at Khajuraho, the Ganges at Varanasi and the Himalayan delights of Nepal.
Stars and Stripes – Bombay and Pench National Park
The new CC Africa Lodge in Pench National Park has reawakened this fantastic park and offers a truly superb rural wildlife experience yet providing a refined and elegant lodge to retreat back to at night. This short trip exudes style and excitement.
The new CC Africa Lodge in Pench National Park has reawakened this fantastic park and offers a truly superb rural wildlife experience yet providing a refined and elegant lodge to retreat back to at night. This short trip exudes style and excitement.
Ancient & Modern - Jordan
This privately-chauffeured tour brings together all of Jordan’s remarkable highlights, from Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. It uses the finest hotels and offers a chance to explore Jordan in depth at a leisurely pace.
This privately-chauffeured tour brings together all of Jordan’s remarkable highlights, from Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. It uses the finest hotels and offers a chance to explore Jordan in depth at a leisurely pace.
Jordanian Adventure
One of the most magical experiences in Jordan is to get off the beaten track and into the more remote areas where you can meet Bedouins and walk through some stunning settings.
One of the most magical experiences in Jordan is to get off the beaten track and into the more remote areas where you can meet Bedouins and walk through some stunning settings.
Gladiators, Sand Dunes and Petra - A Family Adventure in Jordan
This short and action packed family adventure to Jordan is the perfect opportunity to mix soft adventure in the country that stimulates the imagination and offers so much more than a week in a beach hotel.
This short and action packed family adventure to Jordan is the perfect opportunity to mix soft adventure in the country that stimulates the imagination and offers so much more than a week in a beach hotel.
Ciel D’Afrique - Morocco
Travel in a hot air balloon over the glorius heights of Morocco. To find out more visit www.cieldafrique.info.
Travel in a hot air balloon over the glorius heights of Morocco. To find out more visit www.cieldafrique.info.
Spice Lands of Northern Kerala
Northern Kerala is India’s biggest secret. Largely unexploited, the area has much to offer from lush tropical forests filled with spices to ancient temples and a colourful history. This tour takes in Bangalore, Mysore, Nagarhole, Coorg and Neeleshwar.
Northern Kerala is India’s biggest secret. Largely unexploited, the area has much to offer from lush tropical forests filled with spices to ancient temples and a colourful history. This tour takes in Bangalore, Mysore, Nagarhole, Coorg and Neeleshwar.
Properties
360 Leti (Himalaya, India)
360º Leti is an exceedingly innovative and ambitious project, offering truly luxurious cottages against the backdrop of stunning Himalayan peaks and vast valleys. It is quite simply the ultimate Himalayan Hideaway.
360º Leti is an exceedingly innovative and ambitious project, offering truly luxurious cottages against the backdrop of stunning Himalayan peaks and vast valleys. It is quite simply the ultimate Himalayan Hideaway.
Ahilya Fort (Central India, India)
Ahilya Fort is a delightful 18th century heritage property located on a cliff above the banks of the Narmada river and is a perfect retreat for those wanting an authentic experience away from main tourist areas.
Ahilya Fort is a delightful 18th century heritage property located on a cliff above the banks of the Narmada river and is a perfect retreat for those wanting an authentic experience away from main tourist areas.
Amankora Gangtey (Bhutan, Bhutan)
The Amankora Gangtey is the furthest into Bhutan’s interior of any Aman lodge and offers the perfect opportunity to explore its fascinating villages and view its stunning mountain scenery.
The Amankora Gangtey is the furthest into Bhutan’s interior of any Aman lodge and offers the perfect opportunity to explore its fascinating villages and view its stunning mountain scenery.
Amankora Paro (Bhutan, Bhutan)
The Amankora Paro was the first Aman resort to be established in Bhutan and its sister properties now extend throughout the country offering a luxurious benchmark for those wishing to see Bhutan whilst enjoying the benefits of the renowned Aman style.
The Amankora Paro was the first Aman resort to be established in Bhutan and its sister properties now extend throughout the country offering a luxurious benchmark for those wishing to see Bhutan whilst enjoying the benefits of the renowned Aman style.
Amankora Punakha (Bhutan, Bhutan)
The Amankora Punkaha is built around a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse and offers fantastic views and the chance to be in tranquil isolation with stunning scenery.
The Amankora Punkaha is built around a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse and offers fantastic views and the chance to be in tranquil isolation with stunning scenery.
Bagh Van (Central India, India)
Bagh Van is the second CC Africa / Taj lodge to open in Madhya Pradesh and has put Pench National Park back onto the map. Its 12 sumptious cottages surround a central bungalow housing the delightful sitting areas.
Bagh Van is the second CC Africa / Taj lodge to open in Madhya Pradesh and has put Pench National Park back onto the map. Its 12 sumptious cottages surround a central bungalow housing the delightful sitting areas.
Bait Ali Camp, Wadi Rum (Petra, Jordan)
Bait Ali Camp is located in the desert near Wadi Rum. It is a simple camp, yet offers a good food and excellent service.
Bait Ali Camp is located in the desert near Wadi Rum. It is a simple camp, yet offers a good food and excellent service.
Dana Guest House (Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan)
Dana Guest House is a delightful 9-bedroom property located in Dana Village with stunning views over Wadi Dana.
Dana Guest House is a delightful 9-bedroom property located in Dana Village with stunning views over Wadi Dana.
Dwarikas (Kathmandu, Nepal)
Dwarikas Hotel in Kathmandu is an iconic reminder of how the meticulous preservation of local architecture and craftsmanship can create such an atmospheric yet subtly luxurious stay in stunning surroundings.
Dwarikas Hotel in Kathmandu is an iconic reminder of how the meticulous preservation of local architecture and craftsmanship can create such an atmospheric yet subtly luxurious stay in stunning surroundings.
Feynan Eco Lodge (Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan)
Feynan Eco Lodge is located at the bottom of the Wadi Dana and is about 20 minutes by 4 wheel drive from the nearest road.
Feynan Eco Lodge is located at the bottom of the Wadi Dana and is about 20 minutes by 4 wheel drive from the nearest road.
Kasbah Du Toubkal (Atlas Mountains, Morocco)
Kasbah du Toubkal is a remote and dramatic base from which to explore the surrounding Atlas Mountains, with its fabulous views and charming staff, it is the perfect mountain hideaway.
Kasbah du Toubkal is a remote and dramatic base from which to explore the surrounding Atlas Mountains, with its fabulous views and charming staff, it is the perfect mountain hideaway.
Kasbah Tamadot (Atlas Mountains, Morocco)
Kasbah Tamadot is an exquisite mountain retreat combining relaxation with adventure in a stylish and authentic setting.
Kasbah Tamadot is an exquisite mountain retreat combining relaxation with adventure in a stylish and authentic setting.
Kulu Safaris (South Coast, Sri Lanka)
A new concept in Sri Lanka that now allows you to get up close and personal with the wildlife in a more African safari way.
A new concept in Sri Lanka that now allows you to get up close and personal with the wildlife in a more African safari way.
Mahua Kothi (Central India, India)
The Mahua Kothi is the flagship property of the Taj / CC Africa venture, into the tiger reserves of Central India and is located in the largely untouched Bandhavgarh National Park.
The Mahua Kothi is the flagship property of the Taj / CC Africa venture, into the tiger reserves of Central India and is located in the largely untouched Bandhavgarh National Park.
Orange County Resort (Kerala and Karnataka, India)
The Orange County Resort is perched 800 metres above sea level set within 200 acres of coffee and spice plantations. The resort offers the chance to truly unwind and relax in an untouched part of India.
The Orange County Resort is perched 800 metres above sea level set within 200 acres of coffee and spice plantations. The resort offers the chance to truly unwind and relax in an untouched part of India.
Privacy (Kerala and Karnataka, India)
Situated on the shores of Lake Vembanad, in the middle of the backwaters, this charming little retreat is decorated in the ‘boutique’ style of its sister property in Cochin, The Malabar House.
Situated on the shores of Lake Vembanad, in the middle of the backwaters, this charming little retreat is decorated in the ‘boutique’ style of its sister property in Cochin, The Malabar House.
Shakti Village Walks (Himalaya, India)
The Shakti Village Houses are located around the town of Almora in Uttaranchal. They are all a couple of hours walk from one another and offer the chance to experience the local customs and way of life of this stunning Himalayan location.
The Shakti Village Houses are located around the town of Almora in Uttaranchal. They are all a couple of hours walk from one another and offer the chance to experience the local customs and way of life of this stunning Himalayan location.
Sher Bagh (Rajasthan, India)
Sher Bagh is a luxurious tented camp just ten minutes drive from the entrance to Ranthambore National Park. The staff are charming and it is the perfect place to relax after the day’s game drives.
Sher Bagh is a luxurious tented camp just ten minutes drive from the entrance to Ranthambore National Park. The staff are charming and it is the perfect place to relax after the day’s game drives.
The Oberoi Cecil (Himalaya, India)
The Oberoi Cecil is located on the Mall in Shimla and is ideally located to explore this most characteristic of towns. Combining echoes of the Raj with modern day refinement, the Oberoi Cecil offers impeccable service in a stunning location.
The Oberoi Cecil is located on the Mall in Shimla and is ideally located to explore this most characteristic of towns. Combining echoes of the Raj with modern day refinement, the Oberoi Cecil offers impeccable service in a stunning location.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas (Rajasthan, India)
The Oberoi Vanyavilas offers a luxurious introduction to India’s wildlife in the easily accessible Ranthambore National Park offering stunning accommodation in salubrious surroundings.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas offers a luxurious introduction to India’s wildlife in the easily accessible Ranthambore National Park offering stunning accommodation in salubrious surroundings.
The Oberoi Wildflower Hall (Himalaya, India)
The Oberoi Wildflower Hall was once the estate of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, and is located about 13kms from the hill station of Shimla on top of a knoll overlooking a backdrop of high Himalaya and rolling foothills.
The Oberoi Wildflower Hall was once the estate of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, and is located about 13kms from the hill station of Shimla on top of a knoll overlooking a backdrop of high Himalaya and rolling foothills.
The Wilderness Camp (Rajasthan, India)
The ultimate romantic desert retreat, located 17km west of Rohet.
The ultimate romantic desert retreat, located 17km west of Rohet.
Tranquil (Kerala and Karnataka, India)
Tranquil, located in Sultans Battery in Northern Kerala, is a stunning property set in a 400 acre coffee and vanilla plantation.
Tranquil, located in Sultans Battery in Northern Kerala, is a stunning property set in a 400 acre coffee and vanilla plantation.
Windermere Estate (Kerala and Karnataka, India)
Located in the Western Ghats, Windermere Estate is a perfect retreat to explore the beautiful green tea hills of Munnar. This 15-room boutique hotel is well positioned for fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.
Located in the Western Ghats, Windermere Estate is a perfect retreat to explore the beautiful green tea hills of Munnar. This 15-room boutique hotel is well positioned for fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.