Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection
Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection

Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection

Cardamom National Park, Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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“Luxury tented camp reserve”

One of the most anticipated hotel openings will have you going wild for glamping with a mix of pampering luxury and raw nature. The use of the word “wild” in the name isn’t for effect either – the private wildlife and nature reserve the tented camp occupies overlaps three national parks. The 1.5 kilometers of waterfall-peppered riverbank makes for a stunning backdrop for the 15 sophisticated tents, all individually designed to feel as if you’re on a luxury safari with Jackie O.

Best time to visit : October to April

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What we Love

What we absolutely love about the property and feel sure will dazzle you too.

  • The 350-hectare river valley is the first private wildlife and nature reserve in the country
  • Locally inspired food at the restaurant includes ingredients foraged from the surrounding forests
  • Experiences that include exploring the wild waterways in the tented camp’s private luxury expedition boat and joining researchers and rangers on their research and study missions
  • The group’s foundation, which does commendable conservation work and gives back to the community

  • Rooms
  • Dining
  • Leisure
  • Location
  • The Insider

15 Luxury Tents

The 15 private tents promise the utmost comfort and luxury with breathtaking views along the riverbank. Each location was meticulously planned over a seven year period by a process of minimal intervention and understanding the idiosyncracies of the river valley. 
 

Room Facilities

  • King-size bed
  • Riverview deck with an outdoor bathtub
  • En-suite bathroom with bathtub
  • Vintage book collection
  • Cambodian design scheme
  • Custom made furnishings

Need to Know

Check-in 14.00 / Check-out 12.00
​At WILD, everything is included (except your helicopter). Meals, adventures, drinks, wellness treatments, everything. 

Wild Tents
Wild Tents
  • 3
  • 100 sq. m.
  • King or Twin
  • Jungle

Rustic yet elegant safari-style décor uses local materials such as hardwood, bamboo and leather for customised, handcrafted furniture.

Waterfall Tents
Waterfall Tents
  • 3
  • 100 sq. m.
  • King or Twin
  • Jungle and River

Rustic yet elegant safari-style décor uses local materials such as hardwood, bamboo and leather for customised, handcrafted furniture.

Two Bedroom Tents
Two Bedroom Tents
  • 4-6
  • 141 sq. m.
  • King and Twin
  • Jungle

Just north of Headquarters and the Raging Big Sister Falls floats tent #6 over the widest but shallow tributary #3. The approach is spectacular. One strolls just above shallow rapids (monsoon season) on a succession of narrow wooden walkways that dances around this part of the jungle that thrives on wet roots. The Jungle Capsule with simple doubled bedded accommodation works well as an add-on to this tent.

The Headquarters
The Headquarters
The Headquarters is the home of dining at Shinta Mani Wild. Be it a quick breakfast before your sunrise hike, or a leisurely foraged dinner, no Headquarter experience is alike! Every meal is carefully curated by the chefs to introduce you to something unknown, and add to the adventure. 
The Landing Zone Bar
The Landing Zone Bar
Expect jaw-dropping views and a tempting drink list, enjoyed over the Big Raging Sister Waterfall. Settle into vintage French chairs, cocktails in hand, complete with ingredients plucked from the camp's backyard, as well as Wild's in-house apothecary-style bitters, and our Master mixologist’s techniques.
Khmer Tonics
Khmer Tonics
Indulge in pampering treatments at the signature Spa, Khmer Tonics. The spa’s two treatment rooms are nestled amid giant natural rocks perched in the forest canopy. Sensibly the design takes its cues from the forest, with plenty of wood and stone. The river takes center stage, have a river-stone foot massage while soaking in a waterfall pool or have therapists visit your tent for a treatment in on your balcony with the river rushing below. 
Waterfall Pool
Waterfall Pool

Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection

Shinta Mani Wild is a private nature sanctuary, luxury eco-camp and conservation centre in Cambodia's national parkland, designed by Bill Bensley.

Cardamom National Park, Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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David Steyn
David Steyn
General Manager

Born in Johannesburg, David has 13 years of hospitality industry and management experience at high-end safari and beach lodges in South Africa, East Africa and Bhutan under his belt, including three assignments at the prestigious Singita, Sabi Sands. Prior to taking up his new position at Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild, David was the Lodge Manager at Aman Resorts' Amankora Punakha Bhutan, followed by a short term assignment as Rooms Division Manager at One & Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda.

Birdwatching
Birdwatching
During the migratory season when birds are making their bi-annual pilgrimages you have a good chance to spot numerous rainforest and wet land dwelling species on all of your adventures.
Butterfly Identification
Butterfly Identification
The WILD Sanctuary is home to over 140 species of butterflies, some that congregate in a flutter numbering in the hundreds – a colorful feast for the senses. Head Bensley Butler and butterfly lover Bong Mac will guide you on this property hike so that he can share his passion for butterflies with you.
Expedition Boats (seasonal)
Expedition Boats (seasonal)

Nautical types can take to the water aboard the resort's custom built expedition boat, ideal for exploring the secret backwaters of the upper Srey Ambel Estuary and connecting waterways. NOTE: This experience is dependent upon the water level. During monsoon rains the river becomes too high to safely navigate.

Foraging & Cooking Class
Foraging & Cooking Class
Discover and taste Cambodia’s natural larder in the company of our wild foragers; All of whom are reformed poachers and loggers and accustomed to living off the rain forest when camping out in the jungle as part of their past professions.
Hiking
Hiking
The 800 acres that comprises WILD sits within the 4.5 million acres of the Southern Cardamom National Park. The opportunities are endless and are only limited by what you want to do.
Join an anti-poaching patrol
Join an anti-poaching patrol
Daily, our rangers seize far too many snares, which can kill nearly any animal, including young elephants. Sometimes WA rescues live animals from the many snares; other times they must tally the count of dead wildlife. They travel in groups of 2-8 and are armed, as they run loggers out of their makeshift camps, confiscate homemade guns, chainsaws, and the like. They are the real deal.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
WILD and the surrounding jungles have mountain biking opportunities for riders of all skill levels. Looking for a virgin run on forest single track or perhaps a less arduous ride through a Khmer village, our adventure butlers love getting out on two wheels. About an hour drive from the Camp is the Kirirom Reservoir that offers a challenging uphill ride and an exhilarating downhill sprint. Combine mounting biking with your estuarine adventure boat expedition to remove the drive.
Picnics at Waterfalls
Picnics at Waterfalls
Don’t let the restaurant confine you, all of WILD is your picnic and our team of adventure butlers are ready to whip up a gourmet feast in the many of our dramatic alcoves.
Swimming at The Cistern
Swimming at The Cistern
As the DNA of this camp is a 1967 King Sihanouk expedition, a concrete tiled swimming pool would have looked out of place. But a cistern, where gin clear ground water was stored, makes sense. A 33 meter long swimming hole painted steel jet black so that it would reflect the forest all around.
 
Tailgate Sundowners
Tailgate Sundowners
Golden hour cocktails on a big flat stone in the middle of the river are an unforgettable experience. But knowing that the martinis and massages and merriment all exist to help save the forest... that is priceless.
Tenkara Fishing
Tenkara Fishing
Spend a few hours fishing in the many streams at our Wild sanctuary as you contemplate the beauty of the forest. All fishing is strictly catch and release. Tolga, Bensley’s personal fly fishing guide whenever Bensley visits Mongolia, is only at Wild every December and January.
Kayaking (seasonal)
Kayaking (seasonal)

The Southern Cardamom rainforest has some of the highest annual rainfall in south east asia. All that water drains off to the Gulf of Thailand through a massive system of rivers and estuaries creating many opportunities for flat water kayaking. 

NOTE: This experience is dependent upon the water level. During monsoon rains the river becomes too high to safely navigate.

Ziplining
Ziplining
Climb Eastern Tower’s 102 steps, don the zip line equipment, and clip into a double cable for extra safety, and after the safety briefing, fly… at upwards of 50 kmph for 400 meters, over the Butterfly tent and the first crossing of our Tmor Rung River to land at the West Tower

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