Eco Luxury Camps and Lodges in the World

El Questro Wilderness Park is a unique Australian holiday destination, as well as a working cattle station, which is home to a herd of approximately 5,000. A million acres in size, El Questro is located in Western Australia’s untamed Kimberley Region, one of the last true frontiers. The El Questro Homestead is an exclusive retreat cantilevered over the magnificent Chamberlain River, where guests will enjoy absolute luxury, contrasted by the rugged Kimberley landscape. Catering to the most discerning clientele, friendly staff provide the highest standards of service and cuisine. The lodge offer as well a selection of enticing dining locations, from a private cliff top to the Homestead’s spacious verandahs. Decorated with artefacts and antiques collected from Indonesia and tropical Australia, the Homestead boasts a swimming pool, spa and tennis court set in lush, tropical gardens. The beautifully appointed, air-conditioned bedrooms contain refined artistic or craftwork objects which augment the sense of warmth and comfort. All the bedrooms have private bathrooms and verandahs, with relaxing views of the garden and river.

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Set amidst exuberant vegetation and accessible only by sea, Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa is a unique combination of sophistication and simplicity. Travellers that venture to this uninhabited corner of the Chilean Patagonia, where birds porpoises and sea lions roam, are warmly welcomed by the lodge and its staff. The main building includes the reception desk as well as the communal area with three different warm and inviting areas, the charming fireplace, a pool table, games room, a well-stocked bar and the restaurant offering delicious cuisine. The food is wholesome and makes use of the abundant fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices grown in Puyuhuapi’s own garden. The specialities of the house are local fish and seafood. The lodge invites guests to explore and experience the stunning wilderness of Chilean Patagonia, a place of fjords, native forests, rivers, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers.

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Nihiwatu, an exclusive lodge built on a private reserve of 438 acres, is located in the Indonesian archipelago on the south-western coast of the island of Sumba. This island is well-known amongst divers and surfing enthusiasts for the exceptional beauty of the sea and coastline. Surrounded by dense tropical forest, rice terraces and a 2.5-km stretch of pure white sand, the eco-lodge is constructed in recycled wood, bamboo and local stone. All of the cottages at the lodge, magnificent examples of ethno-minimal architecture and décor and covered with thatched roofs, are fitted with elegant beds, outdoor relaxation areas with day-beds, bathrooms with showers and spacious verandas where visitors can observe the sun setting over the sea. The twin-bedroom Family Villas are ideal for families with children or two couples travelling together. The Haweri Villa, which occupies an area of 3 hectares, is ideal for people looking for absolute privacy. The restaurant, which is close to the beach, offers a refined ‘Asian Fusion Style’ cuisine with different menus served every day. The lodge offers a wide variety of activities including horse riding, diving, visits to the nearby villages, trekking, yoga and courses in massage technique.

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