What Is ‘glamping’? Discover The Best Luxury Camps

The glamping fuses wild nature with modern luxury. A special way to experience life in different parts of the world without having to sacrifice the comforts of everyday life. Keep reading and you will discover what this glamping is all about .

What is glamping and where did it come from?

When we think of  camping , the image of flashlights, heavy backpacks and tents comes to mind. However, with glamping something different happens. It conjures up images of vintage oil lamps , massages and own baths in shops with heated floors. And it is that the glamping is a type of ‘ camping with glamor where no shortage luxuries.

The exact origins of this practice are not known, but it is believed that it all started in the UK. Later, the popularity of glamping reached many other countries around the world, which have also taken a liking to this form of accommodation.

The best places in the world to practice glamping

There are places created specifically for glamping all over the world. Next, we will describe some of them so that you can get inspired and, perhaps, plan your next vacation.

Aman-i-Khas in India

It is located in the Ranthambore National Park, one of the largest natural parks in the entire country. It has an area of ​​392 km² and between them the Aman-i-Khas complex has been built.

In a normal tent, each person only has a few meters to move and live. However, in Aman-i-Khas, this luxury cottage complex located in North India, Mughal-style cottages are 109 m² at the visitor’s disposal.

Each cabin has areas separated by thin cotton curtains. There is a bedroom, dressing room, dining room, bathrooms with bathtubs, air conditioning, desks and even Wi-Fi. Each couple or family that stays in one of the cabins will have their own personal butler, who will serve them meals and plan activities.

Guided safaris departing twice a day are organized for the more adventurous travelers. It is a walk through the Ranthambore National Park in which you can see tigers, leopards, hyenas, antelopes and more than 350 species of indigenous birds of India. The price of the stay starts at $1,350 per night.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada

This luxury cabin resort is located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is made up of full-fledged suites, but in the form of a cabin.

It has huge beds, private cleaning and laundry services, etc. But the star is undoubtedly the bathroom that includes the suite, similar to a spa with heated floors and hydromassage showers.

They also offer an exquisite menu and hot stone and deep tissue massages. Everything is included in the price, which ranges from $1,283 to $2,005 per person per night. There are packages of three, four and seven nights.

Singita Sabora in Tanzania

This luxury camp is located in the Grumeti reserve, near the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania. It is a camp with cabins decorated in the style of the explorers of the beginning of the century, a style typical of the 20s.

They have electricity and Wi-Fi, as well as a swimming pool and a gym. The camp’s spa offers relaxation and stress relief treatments and massages with tools made from the wood of the Mwarobaini tree, a Swahili tree traditionally used for its medicinal properties.

Joy’s Camp Shaba in Kenya

This camp is located in the former home of Joy Adamson, a naturalist known for her book Born Free. It is in the Shaba Nature Reserve in northern Kenya. The camp, together with an organization for the conservation of native fauna, collects funds for the maintenance of the ecosystem in which it is located.

From the camp tents, you can see elephants, buffalo or lions. Among the services offered are swimming pool, bar, massages, manicures, guided walks, picnics, etc. The price depends on the season, but it usually starts at $270 per night, which makes it the most affordable on the list.

Nor do we simply want to admire nature: we want to live in it. And from this desire glamping was born . So, if your pocket allows it, we encourage you to spend some unforgettable days in these luxury camps.