Living the lodge life! India’s best safari lodges

Ever dreamt of waking up to the sun rising over the horizon, and watching elephants and other majestic animals stroll past your camp. If yes, then you should experience the lodge life and book a stay in safari lodges that are located near the famed national parks in India.

If you are intrigued by now, here are our favourite picks. Check this out.

Book a stay in this lodge and you will be convinced that there can be no other spot that is as beautiful as this in this region. You will find cottages on stilts, and an incredible Machan restaurant which overlooks the Ken river. To satiate your adventure goals, set off for a night safari from the Jhinna Safari Camp, which is just around an hour’s drive from the lodge, and will be an experience to remember. Also note that since it overlooks the river, you can also go on a boat safari and spot crocodiles and river birds.

The charm of Kabini Forest Reserve is something that needs to be experienced at least once. Sitting in this lap of green wonder, Kaav Safari Lodge is a private luxury safari lodge that will lure you with its exquisiteness. Guests enjoy their stay in the lap of attentive luxury, while the sanctity of the wilderness around has not been compromised. This property believes in green luxury, the reason why guests get the best of amenities and comfort in a responsible way. And since it uses a biogas plant and renewable solar power for cooking, the property leaves a minimum footprint on the land.

Did you know that the British royals booked a stay in this lodge during their visit to this region? Well, this sums up why you should definitely enjoy a stay here at least once. Perched in Kaziranga National Park, it’s an ideal getaway to be close to the natural world. Here, you will find cottages, the architecture of which has been inspired by local Mishing tribal homes, made of bamboo and raised on stilts, topped with thatched roofs. When here, you can head out on a jeep safari to spot the one-horned rhinoceros, or opt to cruise down the Brahmaputra to a glimpse of the endangered Gangetic dolphins.

Pench takes you through the quintessential territory of Jungle Book and you will not feel like coming back again. Pench Tree Lodge offers you the ideal spot to relax and take in the beauty of the place, and relax amid nature. With luxury cottages and six tree houses, this place offers you the perfect base to kick start your adventure. These spacious tree houses are perched at 18 feet above the ground, and come equipped with a private sit-out deck. The lodge is around 20 min away from the Pench National Park; so, apart from jungle safaris, you can also indulge in activities like night trails, cycling, and much more.

To get the best of forest experience, Jim’s Jungle Retreat should be your best bet. There are independent cottages to choose from, but we suggest going for the Jungle Lodge, which will let you enjoy spectacular views from 15 ft elevation. Apart from this, you can indulge in experiences like heritage walks, jeep safaris, and also an overnight stay in the forest. And, after a long day, you can lounge by the pool, or rejuvenate and relax in the jungle spa.