When you stay at the Shinta Mani Wild, be ready to experience a window to one of the most mesmerizing jungles in the world. Imagine waking up to the vivid green colors of the jungle banks and the soothing rush of the white water beneath you. Suspended above the banks of the white water Thmor Rung River, visitors to Shinta Mani Wild are struck with views at every turn that are unlike any you experience in everyday life.

Nestled between two National Parks, this property is a combination of artistic expression turned architecture and an immersive experience in the depths of nature. Wake up on the banks of a wild river and walk along its deepest paths surrounded by lush vegetation. An experience that connects all your senses with the purest wilderness.

Au cœur de la jungle, dans les montagnes des Cardamomes, le Shinta Mani Wild a vu le jour pour sauvegarder un territoire de 160 hectares du déboisement et de la chasse sauvage. Son raffinement lui a permis d'entrer, dès son ouverture, en 2018, dans la liste des établissements d'exception.

There aren't many hotel designers whose creations have genuinely made my face hurt from smiling. [...] Shinta Mani Wild is an even deeper immersion into nature - specifically, the lush wilderness of south-western Cambodia.

Entering deeper into Cardamon National Forest, the largest in Cambodia and the second largest virgin rainforest in Southeast Asia, I'm eager to check-in but felt a little daunted. Shinta Mani Wild has abandoned conventional desk formalities, and guests simply check-in via a 400-metre zip line, which just happens to be the longest in Cambodia.

“I’m absolutely thrilled about this unique collaboration with Kate”, says Bill Bensley – she really has understood the concept of what we are doing here and created an incredible range of pieces to complement the environment. There is something for everyone, from everyday pieces to elaborate and rare pieces. I’m tickled pink with her homage to my much-loved signature black and white stripe design motif – thank you Kate” - Bill Bensley

The emphasis of this unique glamping destination is on the word ’wild’, so despite the luxurious nature of one’s tent and the top notch service and cuisine, it may only appeal to the more adventurous souls amongst you. Personally, I had a lot of fun and absolutely loved it, so I encourage you to move out of your comfort zone and experience it for yourself.

A new wilderness retreat is set to reshape Cambodian tourism.

Luxury hotel designer Bill Bensley's Shinta Mani resort is as green as it gets

Flamboyant tented accommodations surrounded by the deep seclusion of a private nature sanctuary.

When we reached Shinta Mani Wild, where it's possible to zip-line 380m over rivers and waterfalls, there was no way I wasn't going to have a go. So I did -four times. I promise you, it's the most fun you can have in 20 minutes.

Deep in a pristine corridor of a national park in Cambodia, there’s a new experiential adventure property that invites guests on a wild ride.

Deep in the heart of a forest in Cambodia lies the proof that tourism and conservation needn’t be mutually exclusive. Shinta Mani Wild is just one of a number of luxury openings in the region taking responsibility to another level

Glamping is so last season. A handful of new tented camps across the region is setting a new standard for conservationism, while spiritedly and whimsically redefining the luxury-resort experience.

Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains is the largest expanse of unbroken rainforest left in Southeast Asia and a biodiversity hotspot – and a new breed of tourism offerings and conservationists are working to keep it that way

A remarkable new Cambodian camp pushes the frontiers of luxury with a thrilling zip-line arrival, decadent tented accommodation, fabulous food, adventurous outdoor activities and indulgent spa treatments

More than just minimising its impact, Shinta Mani Wild aims to benefit the forest and local communities, and this is the very reason for its existence.

Longtemps il a été tentant de résumer le Cambdoge à la cité de pierre d'Angkor… de nouvelles adresses invitent aujourd'hui à découvrir d'autres facettes du pays.

Stunning design and serious conservation make a stay at Shinta Mani Wild unforgettable.

From the Cardamom Mountains to the streets of Siem Reap, one of the region's best-known hotel designers is helping to raise the bar for responsible tourism.

Secured onto one of the Southern Hemisphere’s longest ziplines, glide through the copious canopy of Southern Cardamom National Park, over the bubbling rapids of the Thmor Rung River, where a signature cocktail, such as the light and floral ‘leaf’, awaits in The Landing Zone bar.

Suddenly there is a very big reason to stay in Cambodia after seeing the temples at Angkor.

This is a green beacon of conservation, where at least 75% of staff are locals, tents are suspended to allow migratory movements below, and experiences include patrolling the jungle with Wildlife Alliance rangers.

A National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, the complex features 15 luxe tents cantilevered over a jungle river, each sporting a theme -National Geographic is one- and an outdoor bathtub.

Remote yet ravishing in every detail, Shinta Mani Wild is the radical luxury retreat just that bit closer to nature.

On the banks of the thundering Tmor Rung river, deep in the Cardamom Mountains, 15 luxurious tents designed with Bill Bensley's tropical exuberance provide a base camp from which to explore the uncharted wilderness.

At Shinta Mani Wild, the adventure begins before hotel guests even step onto the property. To get there, they're whisked along a zip line over lush forests and waterfalls, after which they dismount for a drink at the reception's Landing Zone Bar.