5 Best Luxury Tented Retreats

Naibor luxury camp, Kenya

Overlooking the Talek River in the Masai Mara reserve, Naibor offers nine furnished tents that open up on three sides for maximum wildlife viewing potential. The dining tent overlooks the river where animals gather. The Mara River is also a short drive away, where the wildebeest crossing takes place each year. Balloon safaris can also be arranged.

Naibor Luxury Camp, near Ol Kiombo Airstrip, Masai Mara, Kenya (00 254 20 204 8610; www.shompole.com). Tents start at US$870 (£580), full board. Daily conservation fees are an additional $60 (£40) per person.

Galapagos safari camp, Ecuador

This wilderness camp comprises eight luxury tents perched on a hill in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Each tent opens on to its own balcony, with park land and ocean views. The 55-hectare camp offers bird-watching, cycling and horse-trekking. Giant tortoises also roam the grounds.

Galapagos Safari Camp, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (00 593 937 17552; galapagossafaricamp.com ). Tents start at US$400 (£267), half board.

El Khiam Ahlam, Morocco

The "nomad" encampment at El Khiam Ahlam allows guests to survey the undulating dunes of the Saharan desert. Each tent is tucked away in its own crease, decked out with woven cushions and mats, crisp linens and lamps.

El Khiam Ahlam, Palmeraie de Skoura, nr Ouarzazate, Morocco (00 212 2485 2239; maisonsdesreves.com ). Tents start at €1,650 (£1,375), all-inclusive.

Banjaar Tola, India

Opening in January, this camp is pitched on the banks of the Banjaar River. Each of the "suites" is decked out with locally crafted furniture, while a shared pool provides a place to wallow after a day exploring the Kanha National Park.

Banjaar Tola, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India (00 91 22 240 42211; tajsafaris.com ). Tents start at Rs60,000 (£793), all-inclusive.

Sal Salis, Australia

Sandwiched between the Indian Ocean and Western Australia's Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis enjoys spectacular, wild views. Offshore, Ningaloo Reef rivals its east coast counterpart, while the park's limestone gorges are home to kangaroos, emus and colourful birdlife. The tents feature natural materials without sacrificing comfort .

Sal Salis, Ningaloo Reef, North West Cape, Western Australia (00 61 2 9571 6399; salsalis.com.au ). Tents start at A$1,370 (£584), full board.

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