Projects

Shinta Mani Wild a Bensley Collection

Hotels

Location
Kirirom, Cambodia
Involvement
  • Development
  • Technical Service
  • Management

Luxury Eco-Resort with Conservation Focus

Shinta Mani Wild is a radical new fusion of world-class design, hospitality and conservation. The camp was born when world-renowned designer Bill Bensley identified an unprotected, 350-hectare wildlife corridor – and set out to save it from poaching, mining and logging. Sustainability informs everything we do, hence our partnership with the Wildlife Alliance (whose rangers have an onsite station), and our resident naturalists, who assist our chef.

The Shinta Mani Foundation spearheads our conservation and community outreach programmes, providing local employment via our hospitality school in Siem Reap. Guests can absorb our ethos on wildlife expeditions, foraging tours and more.

Tents with Breathtaking Views

We have created 15 private tents across three different categories: Wild, Waterfall and a two-bedroom tent, offering 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. Each tent provides generous living space, with even the smallest tents boasting approximately 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft), styled with gorgeous antiques and whimsical decor, inspired by Jackie Kennedy’s luxury safari in the Cambodia jungle with King Sihanouk in 1967, and the lavish amenities ensure supreme modern comfort.

Tmor Rung River
Tmor Rung River

Exclusive Retreat Amidst Cambodia’s National Parks

Nestled within the lush forests of Cambodia, Shinta Mani Wild is situated at the intersection of three national parks: Kirirom, Cardamom, and Bokor, offering a secluded escape 1.5 hours drive from Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. The property hugs 1.5 km (0.9 miles) of river and merges seamlessly into its surroundings, providing an exclusive retreat surrounded by the untamed beauty of Cambodia's wildest landscapes.

Wild by name and wild by nature… I have never needed to wear a sports bra to check into a hotel before, but this is no ordinary hotel… checking in via a 320m-long zip wire, skimming through the jungle canopy and over a thundering waterfall… ladies are definitely going to need some extra support.

The Times

When we reached Shinta Mani Wild, where it is possible to zip-line 380m over waterfalls there was no way I wasn’t going to have a go.

Vogue

The jungle experience in Shinta Mani Wild is unlike anything else in Cambodia – okay, maybe even the world… The bar serves up killer gin and tonics and has an expansive list of whiskies and wines, too.

Forbes

After purchasing more than 1,000 acres of land at an auction a few years ago… he wanted “a way for this land to stay untamed.” The result is a truly sustainable solution, with a high-yield, low-impact camp of 15 tents inspired by the spirit of the Golden Age of Cambodia…

Architectural Digest

The Impact

865 Acres

Shinta Mani Wild occupies a pristine 865 acres river valley on the southern border of the Cardamom National Forest.

33 Awards

Since opening in December 2018, Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild is proud and humbled to have received 33 prestigous awards and recognition.

97 Turtles Released

Shinta Mani Wild funds a dedicated Wildlife Alliance ranger station within its camp. Guests can join the rangers in their work, which includes removing snares, arresting poachers, seizing equipment, and releasing captured wildlife.
See the Wildlife Alliance Stats Board

Landing Zone Bar
Jeep

Wild by Name and Wild by Nature

Shinta Mani Wild – a radical fusion of world-class design, all-inclusive hospitality and conservation, where your stay makes a real difference in protecting unique and endangered species.

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Press

Shinta Mani Wild
Condé Nast Traveller

Daring, boundary-pushing tented camp

Condé Nast Traveller - The Gold List 2022

The hotels that never fail to make magic

Time Magazine

World's 100 Greatest Places

National Geographic Traveller

The Big Sleep Awards

Condé Nast Traveller

The World's Best New Hotels - The Hot List 2019

More Articles

Article Publication Year
5 Bill Bensley-designed properties that truly offer “a sense of place” Prestige 2023
Going 'wild' in Cambodia Nikkei Asian Review 2022
Into the Wild Luxury Escapes 2020
101 Hotels walk on the wild side Tatler UK Travel Guide 2020 2020
Call of the Wild Vacations & Travel 2019
The Wildest Dream Silverkris 2019
Fruits of the Forest Delicious.com.au 2019
Under The Big Top T+L Asia 2019
Jungle Talk Asian Jurist Magazine 2019
Take me to the river Harper's Bazaar 2019
Dare to be Different Vogue UK 2019
Cambodia with a Cause DestinAsian 2019
Un autre Cambdoge Figaro Magazine 2019
Love Among the Ruins Departures 2018

Awards

Shinta Mani Wild
Award Awarded by Year
Best Jungle Resort Escapes Around the World Harper's Bazaar (India) 2020
Best Sustainable Hotel Connoisseur's Circle Hospitality Awards (Berlin) 2020
Eco-Friendly Accommodation of the Year Award Luxury Travel Group Asia & Australia Awards 2020
Platinum Award Winner for Architectural Design Muse International Design Awards (NY) 2020
Winner, Travel Industry Category - Shinta Mani Wild Video Asian Destination Film Awards 2020
Best Design Hotel Yahoo.com LIfestyle 2019
Best Mother/Daughter Bucket List Trips Forbes.com 2019
Best New Hotels 2019 – Finalist Surface Magazine (USA) 2019
Best New Hotels in Asia Pacific Destinasian Magazine (Jakarta) Luxe List 2019
Best New Hotels in the World World Travel Magazine (Singapore) 2019
Best New Hotels in the World Travel + Leisure IT List 2019
Best of the Best Robb Report Magazine (USA) 2019
Hot List Condé Nast Traveler (Spain) 2019
Hot List 2019 Condé Nast Traveler (UK) 2019
Reggie Shiu Development of the Year Award Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) 2019
World’s Best Hotels (Asia) Fodors.com 2019

Sustainability & social responsibility at the heart of all we do

Our unique approach to ownership and management is embedded in our belief that our hotels should have a purpose and be of benefit to the communities in which we operate.