10 Hotels To Enjoy Wilderness With The Animals
By Parul Parashar
on Feb 03, 2017
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There are amazing hotels across the globe offering a one of a kind experience to their guests with all the beautiful wildlife that they house there. We have come up with 10 hotels where you can luxuriate in the joy of having breakfast (with the lions enjoying a good gaze of you from a distance). Don't worry. It's safe!
1. Lapa Rios Eco Lodge, Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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This private reservation is a tropical rainforest of Central America and invites the guests with a host of unique exotic wildlife like the macaws, pumas, toucans and monkeys. Away from all the new age distractions and technology, your kids will get a chance to learn about sustainability and an opportunity to have an up-close encounter with the flora and fauna.
2. Camping Playa Joyel, Spain
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Situated right on the edge of the beach, this campsite offers a wide range of services to the guests including an on-site animal park. Rent a bungalow or wander in the open fields in a mobile home with your entire family and enjoy the lush greenary of nature.
3. Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
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Set on a 12 acres private land within the 140 acres of the indigenous forest, the Giraffe Manor is known to be Nairobi's most iconic building. Well, don't get surprised if a couple of tall Rothschild giraffes peep through your window and join you for breakfast. For a much bespoke safari experience, you can also opt for the "The Safari Collection" and enjoy a wildlife adventure tailored just for you.
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4. andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, Botswana
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This exclusive club is a union of two worlds - the wild grasslands and the hidden Delta's waterways. The guest can have a comfortable accommodation here while enjoying an array of safari adventures. You can also have close interactions with the animals with the off-road driving, relish the landscape on a boat ride and enjoy the aerial view of the entire maze in a helicopter.
5. Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, California
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Unplug and unwind in this relaxing resort and enjoy ranching with the horses. It's a perfect den for weekend getaways, family reunions, and corporate retreats. A hub for a lot of celebrities, the place welcomes guest from all across the globe who can savor the sights of the cattle loitering freely on the campus.
6. State Game Lodge, Custer State Park, South Dakota
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Having served as a "Summer White House" for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927, this countryside beauty boasts of stupendous mountains and creeks and one should definitely not miss out on the open-air ride to the wilderness. The place is famous for the sunrise buffalo safari which is supposedly the newest attraction of 2017.
7. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Texas
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With the Colorado river running along by the side, this lush resort is a luxury in the wild. From horseback riding to kayaking, there is an exciting list of things that this place offers to the guests. You can stay here for weeks but won't run out on the activities this magical place has to offer.
8. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort, Orlando, Florida
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Who doesn't enjoy a touch of Disney in their holiday? You'll be treated to amazing sights of exotic animals, birds and lush savannas here. This place has a range of fun activities for kids along with their parents. You can also indulge in the signature dining experience of the place, enjoy the gleaming pools and appreciate the majestic African art collection.
9. Makanyane Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Known as Africa's premier game viewing destinations, this sanctuary is a tranquil abode to animals like the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black and white rhino and the rare African wild dog known as the "Makanyane". It also has a spectacular birdlife of over 360 species. Catering to just sixteen guests at a time, this reservation is what luxury in the wilderness should be defined as.
10. Matetsi Water Lodge, Victoria Falls
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With Victoria falls just 25 miles away and the Zambari river just 9 miles away, this river lodge gives an easy access to magnificent sights of the animals and also a variety of adventures. With a regular spotting of hyenas, dogs and wild predators, this sanctuary is known for the enormous herds of elephants, zebra, giraffes and buffaloes. You should absolutely not miss out on this adventure capital of Africa the next time you are looking out for wild retreat.
So, head on to these destinations for an exhilarating experience. So surreal, these reservations will give you a little extra to take away from your entire holiday experience.
