Hotel Description
KIPLING CAMP – is the perfect destination for those who wish to relax in idyllic surrounds and explore the remote forests and villages of central India. Established in 1982 by a family of conservationists on the edge of Kanha National Park, it is one of the finest wildlife camps in India with attention given to every detail. Over the years, the Camp has moved gently with the times, without spoiling its magical atmosphere.
Our motto is “treading softly in the jungle”
THE CAMP – is family owned and run and what sets it apart is its personal, houseguest ambience; our team focuses on the needs of every guest. With decades of history in the area and a strong wildlife and local community focus, we offer you a unique and very personal experience in the wilds of Kanha Tiger Reserve. Kipling Camp is also the home of Tara, a much-loved elephant who loves to be bathed in the nearby river.
Families are particularly welcome – it is a wonderful place for children to learn about nature and have their first wildlife experience.
A campfire at night, listening to the sounds of the jungle and sharing tales of adventure, provide the perfect end to an exciting day.
ACCOMMODATION – is in comfortable two-to four-room cottages, each with its own verandah offering views of the Camp and the surrounding forest. The rooms have twin or double beds, tea and coffee making facilities, and tiled ensuite bathrooms with showers. Heaters and hot water bottles are provided in the winter, and coolers or air-conditioners in the summer.
We have 15 double rooms – 11 deluxe rooms (four of which have double beds), and four standard rooms with twin beds. Our Private Cottage, which has a bedroom, sitting room, two bathrooms and a patio overlooking the waterhole, is particularly popular with guests.
ACTIVITIES – are many at Kipling Camp. Apart from daily safaris into Kanha National Park, you can relax at the Camp in a hammock, have a massage, bird watch, take a nature walk, or photograph the wildlife coming to drink at our waterhole.
There is the joy of bathing Tara in the river, and exploring local villages with their traditional architecture and colourful markets. At night there are film shows and tribal dances, and if you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of a Mottled Woodowl or a Giant Flying Squirrel in the forest around the Camp.
Day trips can be organized to visit the fort in Mandla, the amazing gorges near Seoni and the Marble Rocks in Jabalpur. But most visitors simply like to unwind in one of the remotest and most beautiful places in India.
In order to ensure good wildlife sightings, particularly of tigers, a stay of at least three or four days is recommended.
HOW TO GET TO KANHA – There are daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Jabalpur from where it is a 2 ½ hour drive (160 kms) to Kipling Camp. There are also daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata to Nagpur (a 260 km, 5½ hr drive) and Raipur (a 240 km, 5½ hr drive). There are good overnight trains to Jabalpur (the nearest railhead) and Nagpur.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS – Chauffeur-driven hire cars (usually air-conditioned Toyota Innovas) can be arranged to meet guests at Jabalpur, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Bandhavgarh, Pench, etc. Kipling Camp has comfortable 4WD Gypsys to take guests on safaris inside Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Kipling Camp Offers 20% Off per night & the 5th night half price! For Crewconnected Members
Special Rates – 15 October 2017 to 15 May 2018, with a TAC of over 20% on our full-board accommodation rates.
- Deluxe Room, for 2 people @ Rs. 21,000 per night
- Deluxe Room, for 1 person @ Rs. 14,000 per night
This includes accommodation in comfortable cottages, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), tea and coffee with snacks, experienced naturalists, bird watching walks, special picnics, wildlife film shows, excursions to neighboring villages and weekly markets, tribal dances (when available), and time spent with our elephant ‘Tara’.
We can also work on special rates for group bookings.
There is a Peak Season charge of Rs. 1,500 per person per day (12 years and above) and Rs. 1,000 per child (5 to 11 years) that is applicable from 22 Dec, 2016 to 2 Jan, 2017.
Kipling Camp charges a 50% cancellation fee if the booking is cancelled within 30 days of your stay, and 100% if within 15 days.
Chauffeur driven pickups from Jabalpur or Nagpur airports, safaris into Kanha Tiger Reserve and other excursions can be organised at cost.
Make your booking request here – info@kiplingcamp.com Quote “CREWCONNECTED” to ensure Crewconnected Interline rates
CAMP LOCATION
Kipling Camp
Morcha Village, P.O. Kisli – Kanha National Park
District Mandla, Madhya Pradesh 481768, India
Delhi Reservation Office: +91 11 6519 6377
Rajeev Hubert: +91 98 110 15221
A perfect Safari holiday, find adventure & relax from your busy Airline job!
