{"id":10169,"date":"2023-09-07T16:41:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=10169"},"modified":"2023-09-07T16:41:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:41:47","slug":"glamping-in-the-wild-uncovering-the-best-luxury-safari-stays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/glamping-in-the-wild-uncovering-the-best-luxury-safari-stays\/","title":{"rendered":"Glamping in the Wild: Uncovering the Best Luxury Safari Stays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breathtaking feeling of coming face-to-face with a wild animal can\u2019t be beat: whether it\u2019s tracking elusive tigers in India\u2019s Ranthambore National Park, spotting majestic elephants in the Southeast Asian jungle or looking out for the Big 5 on the plains of East Africa, going on safari is one of travel\u2019s most primeval pleasures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not to say that creature comforts should be sacrificed. When you\u2019ve finished your game drives and binocular-based outings, head back to some of the world\u2019s best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury safari lodges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which cater to your every need, desire, and whim. From infinity pools looking over the wild to suppers under the stars cooked just for you, here are the world\u2019s finest luxury safari holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lion Sands Game Reserve, South Africa<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10171\" style=\"width: 1104px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10171\" class=\"wp-image-10171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.-Lion-sands-gam-reserve_73479_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Lions sands ivory lodge in Africa\" width=\"1094\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.-Lion-sands-gam-reserve_73479_n.jpeg 1094w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.-Lion-sands-gam-reserve_73479_n-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.-Lion-sands-gam-reserve_73479_n-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.-Lion-sands-gam-reserve_73479_n-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1094px) 100vw, 1094px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @lionsandsgamereserve<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandwiched between the spellbinding Sabi Sands Game Reserve and epic Kruger National Park is Lion Sands Game Reserve \u2013 a privately-owned wilderness. Small though it may be, there\u2019s plenty of opportunity to spot the Big 5, plus 137 other mammals and over 450 types of bird.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The six <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury safari lodges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Lion Sands have facilities ranging from private plunge pools and rejuvenating outdoor showers to open-air lounges overlooking the Sabie River and wooden walkways through the bush that encourage pure connection with nature \u2013 without leaving the hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re on your safari adventure, the lodge preps an exclusive \u201cRiverbed Dinner\u201d BBQ, where you can share the day\u2019s sightings with other guests over a glass of carefully-selected Cape wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover it on:<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/spectacular-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectacular South Africa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We think you\u2019ll like: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-safari-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Game Drives and Five Star Stays: How Luxury Gold Does Safari Differently\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, South Africa<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10172\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10172\" class=\"wp-image-10172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.-Sabi-sabi357648331_1395832714316722_3795462958553129370_n.jpeg\" alt=\"View of private pool with elephant at sari sari game reserve, South Africa\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.-Sabi-sabi357648331_1395832714316722_3795462958553129370_n.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.-Sabi-sabi357648331_1395832714316722_3795462958553129370_n-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.-Sabi-sabi357648331_1395832714316722_3795462958553129370_n-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.-Sabi-sabi357648331_1395832714316722_3795462958553129370_n-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @sabisabireserve<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby is another private reserve, Sabi Sabi \u2013 a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury african safari <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a difference. Beyond the Big 5, keep your eyes peeled for the Sabi Secret Seven: the serval, African wildcat, large-spotted genet, civet, aardvark, pangolin and porcupine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a morning game drive, head back to base at Bush Lodge. Priding itself on its contemporary and colourful African decoration, take high tea with fresh fruit and sugar-scattered macarons before sipping a complimentary cocktail on your secluded patio, revelling in a calming coconut-infused African massage or kicking back in flowing, open-plan suites which allow the wildlife to serenade you to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We think you\u2019ll also love: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/safari-in-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Safari in Style: the Ultimate Packing Guide\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nahargarh, Ranthambore, India<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10173\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10173\" class=\"wp-image-10173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Nahargarh, ranthambore india\" width=\"1080\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n-255x170.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.-279801862_420882476075643_6763364663425126686_n-345x230.jpeg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @thealsisarnahargarh<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury safari holidays <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go, Nahargarh is one-of-a-kind. This palatial hotel just beyond the bounds of big cat-packed Ranthambore National Park invites its guests to live like maharajahs and maharanis: intricate mirrors and Mughal floral accents cover the Royal Dining Hall, where plates of only the most regal Rajasthani dishes are served; think buttery roti and slow-cooked curried lamb. Outside in the sunshine, the square-shaped pool resembles a traditional bathing ghat, where marble steps into the water lead you to float away into a trance-like state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover it on: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/essence-of-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essence of India with Ranthambore<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aman-i-Khas, Ranthambore, India<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10174\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10174\" class=\"wp-image-10174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.-72923824_1804859419813700_8617994748709509632_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Luxury safari tent at Aman-i-Khas, Ranthambhore national park\" width=\"736\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.-72923824_1804859419813700_8617994748709509632_n.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.-72923824_1804859419813700_8617994748709509632_n-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @aman<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some luxury safari experiences can be just a little wild. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury safari tents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Ranthambore\u2019s Aman-i-Khas are something special, with high-ceilinged bedrooms, luxuriant freestanding baths and personal butlers for each party, but it\u2019s the experiences that set this safari camp apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each day gets off to a good start with complimentary morning yoga sessions in the jungle, and the hotel encourages guests to further immerse themselves in Indian ritual by offering free mehndi (henna) sessions for women and outdoor shaves with traditional barbers for men. And, for a safari with a twist, try a guided ride through Rajasthan on a princely Marwari horse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We think you\u2019ll like: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/ranthambore-tigers-india\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking with the King of the Big Cats in India&#8217;s Royal Hunting Grounds<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hapuku Lodge, Kaikoura, New Zealand<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10175\" style=\"width: 1450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10175\" class=\"wp-image-10175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Sunrise and luxury safari lodge at Hapuku Lodge and treehouse, Newzealand\" width=\"1440\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-255x170.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-345x230.jpeg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.-313924563_513786714134938_708510350782803642_n-1320x879.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @hapukulodge<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand isn\u2019t usually known for its safaris, but these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury safari lodges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and treehouses on the coast of South Island make bringing binoculars a must. The coastal waters around Kaikoura are ideal territory for marine safaris: they\u2019re home to a permanent population of sperm whales, plus visiting orcas, seals, and dolphins, which you can meet on a locally-operated boat tour. In the skies above the lodge, albatrosses, fintails and bellbirds soar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area where Hapuku Lodge is located is known as \u201chouse of food\u201d in the local Maori dialect, so stop by the dining room after the day\u2019s adventures to be served platefuls of produce grown on the lodge grounds (from figs to pumpkins), plus succulent fish sourced from the market that morning. Afterwards, get comfy with some chocolates in your room\u2019s soaking tub or custom-designed bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rugged Luxury: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/rugged-luxury-trip-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a Trip to New Zealand May Surprise You<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest Lodge, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10176\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10176\" class=\"wp-image-10176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Private villa at luxury safari lodge, forest lodge, grootbos private nature reserve, South Africa\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-255x170.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-345x230.jpeg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.-350517340_674399417854600_8041074262005331921_n-1320x879.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @grootbos<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A luxury African safari destination close to buzzing Cape Town, the sand dunes around Grootbos are home to a fascinating array of plant and animal life, including endemic and vibrant fynbos (heathlands); best seen from the reserve\u2019s open-top 4&#215;4. Meanwhile, the marine \u2018Big 5\u2019 swim in the oceans close to the lodge \u2013 that\u2019s whales, dolphins, sharks, penguins and seals \u2013 and cage diving to meet Great Whites is on offer. Those who prefer to play it safe can also admire the mighty swash from the comfort of Forest Lodge\u2019s soothingly warm infinity pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10177\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10177\" class=\"wp-image-10177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Open air bath at luxury safari lodge shinta mani wild, Cambodia \" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n-255x170.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7.-217881490_304378811426233_1084295643577094475_n-345x230.jpeg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @shintamaniwild<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These lodges in the Southern Cardamom National Park were inspired by the elegant Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis\u2019 Cambodian safari in the 1960s. The luxury safari tents at Shinta Mani Wild, sitting pretty on the side of a serene waterfall, take notes from her effortless glamour \u2013 one is even filled with photos from her trip \u2013 but each polished-teak tent has its own personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the moment you check in, an \u2018Adventure Butler\u2019 acts as a friendly, all-knowing guide to the landscape. They\u2019ll accompany you on river safaris, camera-trapping operations, and anti-poaching patrols, but they\u2019ll also anticipate your every need, from unpacking your luggage to folding the towels kept beside your outdoor bath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover it on: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/cambodia-vietnam-in-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambodia &amp; Vietnam in Style<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosewood Luang Prabang, Laos<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_10178\" style=\"width: 1407px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10178\" class=\"wp-image-10178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8.-352511115_6768070343203954_7609058369026627862_n.jpeg\" alt=\"Luxury safari lodge at at rosewood Luang Prabang, Laos \" width=\"1397\" height=\"1397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8.-352511115_6768070343203954_7609058369026627862_n.jpeg 1397w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8.-352511115_6768070343203954_7609058369026627862_n-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8.-352511115_6768070343203954_7609058369026627862_n-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8.-352511115_6768070343203954_7609058369026627862_n-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8.-352511115_6768070343203954_7609058369026627862_n-1320x1320.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1397px) 100vw, 1397px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: @rosewoodluangprabang<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The verdant jungles of Laos were once filled with Asian elephants \u2013 gentle giants known for their curiosity and playfulness, now only numbering in their hundreds. The luxury safari tents at Rosewood Luang Prabang (carefully created to represent both French colonial and indigenous Laotian designs) are just a 25-minute drive from Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary, where the resident conservationist Prasop works tirelessly to re-train rescued elephants for the wild. After your elephant-meeting experience, join Prasop for a cocktail to learn more about his life\u2019s work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover it on: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/inspiring-indochina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspiring Indochina<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The breathtaking feeling of coming face-to-face with a wild animal can\u2019t be beat: whether it\u2019s tracking elusive tigers in 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