5 stunning luxury tents around the world
When you’re in a place offering a lot of natural beauty, you want to put as little as possible between you and nature’s bounty. That’s why luxury tents were invented. Don’t worry, these tents have already been pitched and are fitted with every modern convenience and luxury. Imagine if you can have the comfort of a bed, a bathroom, and a fireplace but also the rustic
experience of camping out in the wild. With these 5 furnished tent grounds and properties around the world, you can get that experience and a lot more besides.
Willow-Witt Ranch, Ashland, Oregon
Price: $125/night (2-person tent) or $145/night (4-person tent)
A furnished tent at the Willow-Witt Ranch comes with a wood stove and a private deck. Your tent is part of a range of farm-stay accommodations set up by owners Suzanne Willow and Lanita Witt. The property is part of restored working forest and wetland, and a small farm that you can tour at no cost. This is a comfy place to go back to basics and enjoy the simple life. Come with the whole family and sample farm to table fare as you learn about the conservation efforts and sustainable energy practices of the couple.
El Cosmico, Safari Tent, Marfa, Texas
Price: $85/night
Affordable and comfortable, the El Cosmico campground offers wood-fired hot tubs, bikes for rent and access to the properties hammock grove where you can laze, read or daydream to your heart’s content. The campground also offers plenty of workshops and activities as well as a chance to upgrade from a safari tent to a trailer or a yurt. Marfa has a quiet but defined art scene that you can walk to from your tent and you can spend a charming weekend shopping and/or eating in this beautiful, easy to navigate town.
Samode Bagh, Jaipur, India
Price: 90 $ a night
At the garden retreat Samode Bagh in Jaipur, you can vacation like a true Indian Royal. These tented cottages are nestled in one of the oldest functional Mughal gardens in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Your tent comes with marble bathrooms, air conditioning, carpeted floors, and a private porch. If you’re willing to step outside this traditionally designed garden, you can enjoy a camel safari and various outdoor sports. The facility also has a beautiful pool and top-of-the-line spa services.
Elqui Domos, Pisco Elqui, Chile
Price: $155/night (low season) or $190/night (high season)
At Elqui Domos the roofs retract for a glimpse of the beautiful Chilean night sky. Your tent uses wood and textile to construct a structure that invites you to experience nature at its finest. The locale is known for attracting lovers of astronomy and wine. Guests can explore the skies from the property’s observatory as well as avail of reiki, tarot, or meditation services.
Kichwa Tembo, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Price: $330/night (classic tent, low season) or $400/night (superior tent, low season)
No list of Luxury tents would be complete without a mention of Kichwa Tembo that sits alongside the Saparingo River that runs through the Masai Mara National Reserve. The location will offer you an up-close and personal viewing of the stunning annual wildlife migration. It’s by far the best place to enjoy an authentic African safari. Even if you don’t visit during the animal migration, the Masai Mara has year-round sightings of Africa’s Big Five (the lion, the elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and Buffalo). The campground is built on concession ground within the National Reserve and guests can enjoy guided night Bushwalks, a hot air balloon safari, and outdoor bush dining.