9 of the most incredible places to sleep
Fancy sleeping somewhere more memorable than a hotel room or regular campsite? From treetop tents to a human-sized nest, you’ll have a night to remember in these spectacular spots
1. Best for… A night under the stars
Want to spy on Africa’s Big Five from the comfort of your bed? At Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya, you can do just that. The hotel’s two Star Beds overlook the Kiboko waterhole, so you can bed down under a blanket of stars and wake up to the sounds of the animals springing to life.
Star Bed, Loisaba Conservancy (loisaba.com)
These immensely cosy, handcrafted four-poster beds are equipped with insect netting – so you’re protected from mosquitoes while you’re admiring your surroundings. This is wildlife watching at its most comfortable and luxurious.
2. Best for… Daredevils
3. Best for… Adventure seekers
4. Best for… High fliers
5. Best for… Waking up in the wilderness
6. Best for… Getting back to nature
This small but homely cabin in the middle of the Swedish woodland, with no electricity or showers, will put you back in touch with the natural world. The Hobbit-style huts of Kolarbyn Ecolodge are well camouflaged by mud and grass whilst mushrooms and bilberries grow on their roofs.
Kolarbyn Ecolodge (wildsweden.com)
Each cabin has two beds and its own fireplace, but guests must provide their own sleeping bags. It’s a novel way to get back to nature – and a spectacular spot at dawn, when the forest awakens to the sound of birdsong.
7. Best for… Sleeping with the fishes
8. Best for… Creating your own wild nest
9. Best for… Watching the northern lights
