Best for Tented Camps

Get under the skin of India on an unforgettable adventure, stay at the small but luxurious tented camp Suján Sher Bagh, approximately ten minutes drive from the entrance to Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, making it a perfect place to relax after the day's game drives. The camp is often frequented by many species of birds, antelope and wild boar, even leopard and tigers have been spotted or heard nearby due to its proximity of the national park.

Jamtara Wilderness Lodge is a truly unique base for spotting the country’s iconic tiger in Pench National Park. The camp’s outdoor star beds are undoubtedly the jewel in the crown at Jamtara and hunkering down in a four poster amidst the sights and sounds of the wild is bound to be a holiday highlight. The clear night skies offer some of the world's best stargazing opportunities too, making for the perfect end to a day out on safari. With only 12 luxury tents, Jamtara exudes exclusivity whilst maintaining a homely feel in the heart of central India.

As far as safari experiences go, Jawai is certainly a contender for one of the most unique. With 8 luxurious tents enveloped by the moonlike landscape of the Aravalli Range, Jawai is an exclusive spot offering sophisticated accommodation and incredible wildlife encounters. Jawai is best known for its leopard population which roam the park in peaceful coexistence with the region's Rabari herdsmen who have lived and worked on the land for many years. Leopards are believed to guard the park's many sacred temples and their importance in Rabari culture is embedded into the ethos of Jawai.

Leopard Trails camps are located in Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, offering guests a unique camping experience in the Sri Lankan wilderness. While away your days at Leopard Trails tracking the eponymous big cat before sitting down to a delicious dinner of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the evenings. The camps are great for kids too, by offering a tailor made Junior Ranger Programme, little ones can learn about Sri Lanka's wildlife and discover more about the conservation and protection of leopards in the wild.

Originally based in Nagaland, in India’s most easterly reaches, the Ultimate Travelling Camp now operates in Ladakh - in the Himalayas - too. In Nagaland, the Kohima Camp is set up annually to coincide with the fantastic Hornbill Festival, giving guests an invaluable insight into the traditions and fascinating culture of this corner of India. In Ladakh, its two camps are centred around their truly spectacular locale. The luxurious Chamba Camp overlooks the awe inspiring Thiksey Monastery in Leh, whereas the eco tented accommodation of the Diskit Camp sits in the Nubra Valley affords incredible views.