Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild boasts a spectacular location, tucked into the wildlife corridor which runs between Bokor and Kirirom national parks. Famed hotel designer and architect Bill Bensley has teamed-up with the local government and conservation organisations to protect this area from poaching and logging, whilst also providing a superb site for one of Cambodia's most hotly anticipated properties.
The 15 luxurious tents are raised above the ground, suspended over the edge of the waterfalls to allow the natural migratory movements of the forest inhabitants to continue below, and to provide sweeping views across the forest and river valley. Each tent is luxuriously designed in true Bensley style with tasteful local colours and fabrics, and fascinating curios to recall the age of explorers and la belle époque. Guests can choose from a Wild Tent, a Waterfall Tent, or an expansive Two Bedroom Tent, and indulge in luxurious extras such as an outdoor freestanding bathtub. A Bensley Butler will be on hand to assist with all requests.
Meals are served either in your tent, or in the Waterfall Restaurant where the locally sourced food is provided and served by graduates of the Shinta Mani Foundation program. The foundation provides training and jobs for young local people and is supported by all Shinta Mani hotels in Cambodia. The Landing Zone bar is the perfect location to mingle with other guests and unwind after a day of trekking in the jungle, or exploring the waterways, previously untouched by tourism. The resort also offers a central swimming pool, and a zipline.
Activities are focussed on exploring and understanding the natural surrounds, and include trekking, kayaking, river safaris, foraging for local ingredients, and assisting the rangers with checking camera traps and studying the flora and fauna.