The World's Most Expensive Campsite

There are numerous approaches to camping. While some select the more opulent option of glamping, others decide to rough it and camp for free. Situated close to some of the world's best-preserved coral reefs, on Indonesia's Moyo Island, is the opulent tented resort Amanwana. The site charges over $700 for a single night, which is far more than most regular hotels charge.

Resort at Clayoquot Wilderness

Located on Vancouver Island in the UNESCO-designated Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, this all-inclusive resort gives visitors a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience pure wildness. The resort is 600 square miles of pure wilderness encircled by a deep-water fjord, and it can only be reached by seaplane or helicopter. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort has twenty-five magnificent white canvas prospector-style tents that are reminiscent of the big camps of the turn of the century. With king-size beds, en suite bathrooms with heated floors, impressive outdoor showers, and antique furnishings, these opulent tents provide the ultimate in comfort. Take part in a variety of activities, such as once-in-a-lifetime heli-excursions, whale watching, and kayaking on rivers and oceans. In addition, the resort's Healing Grounds Spa offers a range of services, including massages. Additionally, visitors can unwind on the deck of their tent, which has a view of the Bedwell River, or in the hot tub. You won't want to miss this—it's the height of Canadian glamping.

The Golden Triangle Tented Camp at Four Seasons

This camp offers more than just opulent camping; it's an exploration of nature and the relationships that bind humans to its fauna. This hotel, which is located in the Golden Triangle—the area where Thailand, Laos, and Burma converge—offers all-inclusive packages that include meals, a pool by the river, an outdoor spa, and amazing opportunities to interact with rescued elephants. Nestled amidst a bamboo forest, the 15 opulent tents offer stunning views of both Laos and Myanmar as well as the Ruak River. The rustic rooms, which feature handcrafted furniture and Northern Thai décor, were designed by Bill Bensley. Each features a large bathtub fashioned after an antique, an outdoor rainfall shower, minibars, and complimentary bubbly. Thai, Laotian, and Burmese food are served at an outside restaurant, and wine cellar tastings are held there as well. Burma Bar is another place where you may have a casual drink and experience the atmosphere of 19th-century explorer taverns. A variety of adventurous activities, such as trekking through the forest, seeing old temples, and learning how to be an elephant mahout, are included in all-inclusive packages.

Khao Yai's Four Seasons Tented Camp

Apart from an opulent tented camp, the resort boasts a spacious outdoor swimming pool and spa. The large, luxurious tents have a hot tub on the wooden deck. Additionally, there is a stargazing balcony where you can take in the spectacular night sky. It comes as no surprise that Four Seasons, a company renowned for its five-star hospitality, offers luxurious camping experiences that live up to the name. Situated in the Golden Triangle, the camp has excellent views of both Myanmar and Laos. The all-inclusive resort features a two-bedroom Explorer's Lodge inspired by 19th-century excursions, as well as fifteen opulent tents. Visitors can explore the mountains and bamboo jungle on foot or enjoy the views from a riverboat excursion. Additionally, the hotel collaborates with the non-profit Golden Triangle Elephant Foundation, which helps safeguard and care for mistreated and abandoned elephants. They offer these magnificent animals a safe sanctuary to live out their days in addition to medical and rehabilitative care.

The Elephant Camp at Gorah

At Gorah, you can anticipate the unparalleled excitement of peacefully watching a herd of elephants while enjoying a cup of tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house. This opulent refuge, an elite tented safari resort, evokes the romantic atmosphere of traditional African safaris from years past. Located in the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park, the incredible natural environment is combined with modern sophistication and colonial nostalgia to provide an amazing 5-star vacation. Blending in with the immaculate bushveld environment, eleven chic tented luxury suites are subtly situated beneath thatched canopies. Every apartment has a separate deck with breathtaking views in all directions, contemporary bathrooms, and cosy sitting areas within. Diners have the option of dining outside by a roaring fire in the open boma area or within the dining room lit by candles. The menu usually consists of a starter or soup, a main dish option, a dessert or cheese platter, and good wines from South Africa to go with it.