The Best Glamping Spots Around the World

Treehotel elevates the concept of camping – literally – with one-of-a-kind rooms perched in the treetops. Set in a secluded forest in Swedish Lapland, this innovative hotel offers seven totally unique treehouses. One resembles a giant bird’s nest; another a UFO; but our favourite is the glass-floored Seventh House, with its netted patio suspended high above the ground.

Need to know: Stay at Treehotel from December to March for the ultimate winter wonderland or from June to August to explore the outdoors.

What do you get when you combine glamping with an iconic hotel brand? The answer is Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle: a collection of incredibly spacious and gorgeously decorated tents in the mountains of Chiang Rai. Each one has a large private deck and canvas walls that can be opened up to the surrounding forest, creating a sense of total immersion.

Need to know: This camp is ideal for elephant lovers; you can watch them play and bathe at the nearby pond and learn about local efforts to protect them.

If you want to go glamping without missing out on the perks of a traditional resort, Capella Ubud offers the best of both worlds. Its 22 tents (and one two-bedroom lodge) are enveloped in the lush foliage of Ubud. Common areas include a library and games room, campfire area, spa, gym (‘The Armory’) and rainforest pool (‘The Cistern’).

Need to know: When you’re not relaxing at camp, you can embark on expeditions to nearby temples, cycling trips and treks through the jungle.

Discover the endless beauty of Mount Fuji’s slopes at Hoshinoya Fuji: a minimalistic masterpiece hidden within the forest. The rooms here are sleek concrete blocks stacked in two levels, mirroring the simplicity of classic wooden cabins. Build a luxury ‘glamping kit’ by filling a brightly coloured backpack with binoculars, a sleeping mat and other essentials on arrival.

Need to know: One of the most relaxing areas at Hoshinoya Fuji is the Cloud Terrace, composed of layered wooden decks that seem to float among the trees.

Camping might bring to mind mountains and woods, but Dar Ahlam Nomad Camps offer a different sort of adventure in the middle of the Moroccan Sahara. There are two seasonal camps – the Summer Camp and the Dune Camp – with different locations depending on the time of year. Both are completely exclusive, including personalised service from a dedicated staff.

Need to know: Dar Ahlam Nomad Camps are perfect for a romantic retreat with unparalleled privacy – plus some of the world’s starriest skies.

Botswana’s combination of authentic safari camps and world-class wildlife viewing makes it one of the best places for glamping in Africa. Wilderness Little Mombo is an excellent example, comprising just three tented suites in the Mombo Concession. Here you can relax in the shade of your own private deck and watch elephants, lions and leopards wander past.

Need to know: You’ll also have access to the amenities and common areas of the main Mombo Camp, just a five-minute walk away on an elevated path.

Located within the vast expanse of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Jack’s Camp is known for its eclectic style and historical splendour – not to mention spectacular safaris. Its distinctive take on glamping blends Bedouin-style tents, ancient artefacts and 1940s glamour, creating the sensation that you’ve stepped back in time to the era of its eponymous founder.

Need to know: The natural environment around Jack’s Camp is a place of stark and simple beauty, home to desert-adapted species like the rare brown hyena.

Singita Sabora is an exquisitely modern camp in Singita Grumeti: Tanzania’s largest private reserve. Its nine tents exude understated elegance, with everything you need under one canvas roof: a meditation deck, fitness area, well-stocked pantry and more. Glamping here means reclining on a plush daybed or sinking into a steaming bath with views of the pristine plains.

Need to know: The team at Singita Sabora will optimise your safari experience with custom itineraries and advice tailored to your interests.

Tanda Tula Safari Camp has a well-deserved reputation as one of the loveliest camps in the Kruger. But its exhilarating Field Camp is on a whole other level, offering a truly immersive glamping experience. The exclusive-use camp has just four tents, no electricity and nothing to separate you from nature’s majesty; it’s an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the world.

Need to know: Tanda Tula Field Camp places a special emphasis on walking safaris, so expect plenty of physical activity (and up-close wildlife encounters).

If you’re seeking accommodation that’s just as exciting as it is glamorous, luxury glamping in Patagonia is hard to beat. Nowhere does it better than EcoCamp Patagonia, where you can settle into a geodesic dome inspired by Indigenous architecture. Its 33 guest rooms are accompanied by domes dedicated to yoga, wellness, dining and socialising with other guests. 

Need to know: EcoCamp Patagonia is one of our favourite luxury hotels in Chile, thanks in large part to its scenic location in Torres del Paine and low environmental impact.