The Best New Wildlife Lodges

You don't have to eschew the trappings of luxury to take a walk on the wild side. Just stay at one of these properties

- Sharmistha Chaudhuri

Bori Safari Lodge, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

Spread over 7.5 acres of farmland and with eight luxurious cottages decorated with natural elements like rattan and wood juxtaposed with minimal, modern furnishings, the Bori Safari Lodge provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban living. Located just minutes from the Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, the lodge, run by the Jehan Numa Group of Hotels, gives guests a chance to reconnect with nature amid lush, rustic settings. Go on wildlife safaris and 4x4 game drives and learn about the local flora and fauna with a naturalist guide, rejuvenate the soul at the in-house spa and pool and feast at the restaurant which serves farm-to-table delicacies. Also, experience the local culture on village walks, and go on anthropological excursions with the forest dwellings in Dhapada. In this age of social media, experience a slice of heaven in what is still an under-the-radar destination.

FROM ₹35,000, including meals www.jehannuma.com/bori-safari-lodge.

Chunda Shikar Oudi, Udaipur, Rajasthan