Shinta Mani Wild: Where Luxury Meets Wilderness in the Heart of Cambodia
Hidden deep within the jungles of the Cardamom Mountains, Shinta Mani Wild is more than just a place to stay — it’s an immersive escape, a sanctuary for both the senses and the spirit. Designed by the celebrated architect Bill Bensley, this tented camp combines high-end comfort, boundless adventure, and heart-felt conservation in one extraordinary experience.
Location & Setting
Shinta Mani Wild is tucked into Southern Cardamom National Park, along the river valley in Prey Praseth Village, Ou Bak Rothed Commune, Kampong Seila District, Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia.
The property covers about 350 hectares (≈ 865 acres) of rainforest, a biodiverse and fragile ecosystem threatened by logging, poaching, and land encroachment. The camp serves as both refuge and protector of this land.
Arrivals: To reach this remote jungle haven you may be picked up from Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville. Part of the arrival experience is an adrenaline-inspired zipline over the treetops, river, and waterfalls — a dramatic entrance that reflects the adventure that awaits.
Accommodation: Tents in the Jungle
There are 15 luxury tents: 14 one-bedroom tents and 1 two-bedroom tent. Space, privacy, and views are central.
Tent styles are varied: “Wild tents,” “Waterfall tents,” plus special ones like The Cambodian Royalty Tent and First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s Tent, each with its own character and design touches.
Interiors mix luxury and nature: air-conditioning, outdoor tubs/baths (allowing you to soak to the sounds of jungle and river), private decks, large bathrooms, aesthetic touches and antiques with local flair.
All-Inclusive Luxury & Adventure
The pricing includes virtually everything: meals, activities, transfers (from main points), drinks, wellness offerings.
Activities are immersive:
Morning yoga, guided nature walks, birdwatching, kayaking, river cruises.
Anti-poaching patrols with rangers. Guests can learn about conservation and even join in on those patrols.
Zip-lining over canopy and river valleys for dramatic views and entrance to the camp.
Forest foraging: chefs walk you through the surroundings to gather edible plants, wild fruits, even unusual local foods (for example red ants). Also farming on site for fresh produce and eggs.
Food & Drink
The camp’s HQ restaurant (Headquarters) serves fresh meals, always changing in response to seasonality and what’s foraged locally.
Drinks: the “Landing Zone Bar” perched over waterfalls is a dramatic spot for sundowners and cocktails, with ingredients from the jungle or their farm.
Dining isn’t limited to indoors: think picnic lunches by waterfalls, forest feasts arranged by your Butler, dinner under the stars
Impact, Sustainability & Conservation
Shinta Mani Wild is deeply invested in conservation: the property helps protect a large, contiguous forest area. Revenues help support anti-poaching programs run by Wildlife Alliance.
Local hiring: many staff come from neighbouring communities, including people who had been involved in logging or poaching before. So the retreat becomes part of restoring both land and livelihoods.
Eco-friendly design choices, minimal intervention in building tents; waste management, composting, using local materials, avoiding single-use plastics, etc.
Summary
Shinta Mani Wild is a rare jewel: a luxury jungle camp that doesn’t compromise on adventure or ethics. From arriving by zipline to eating foraged meals, joining patrols, soaking in outdoor tubs, and being lulled by river and rainforest sounds — every detail is crafted to create an unforgettable stay that also gives back to the land and community. If you’re drawn to immersive travel that feels alive, wild, yet carefully curated, this is an experience not to miss.
Official Website: https://shintamani.com/wild/
