This post will explore the best of them around the globe. From cozy safari tents to desert eco-domes, here are the top glamping locations for nature lovers who prefer not to rough it.
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Situated just a mile from the entrance of Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef Resort in Torrey, Utah, delivers next-level glamping with classic American themes. Set on 58 scenic acres, the resort offers a range of accommodation types but we particularly like their Native American-style tepee's. You can get a taste of life in America before European settlement (with slightly more luxury glamping tents). You wake up to sweeping red rock views, spend your days hiking the park’s dramatic landscapes, then unwind under a sky full of stars. It’s an ideal base for those who want to experience the last untouched regions of the Wild West without sacrificing a touch of glamorous camping.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sleep on another planet, White Desert’s Whichaway Camp in Antarctica might be the closest you’ll get—without boarding a rocket. However, your welcoming involves flying onto an ice runway. Yes, you heard that right, and that's only the start of your out-of-this-world adventure.
Inspired by space exploration and designed with futuristic flair, these sleek, climate-controlled pods sit in the heart of Queen Maud Land’s icy expanse. Despite the remote setting, you'll enjoy luxurious comforts like gourmet cuisine, plush bedding, and guided adventures ranging from ice caves and climbing to unforgettable visits with Emperor penguin colonies. This kind of glamping even impresses an astronaut.
It’s a rare chance to glamp in total isolation while tracking Namibia's famous desert-adapted elephants. For those looking for cultural experience, you can learn from local Himba communities while supporting meaningful conservation work. Minimal footprint, maximum magic.
With 83 glamping luxury tents ranging from deluxe to minimalist, this sustainable eco retreat lets you wake up to salty sea breezes and fall asleep beneath starry skies. Spend your days wandering scenic boardwalks overlooking the island's beaches with impossibly clear, turquoise waters. But we recommend hiring a bike as there are no cars on Rottnest, making it a great way to explore the whole island. And be sure to snap a selfie with the island’s most photogenic locals—the ever-smiling quokkas.
For the surfers, digital nomads, and Bitcoiners chasing both waves and freedom, Almare Zonte Beachfront Glamping is your kind of paradise. Located right on the black-sand shores of El Zonte (aka Bitcoin Beach), this laid-back glamping spot offers cozy safari tents just steps from the surf. With just a sea wall separating you from the surf, you'll fall asleep with the waves lapping up literally right outside your tent. During low tide, you have your own private beach, and there's tropical gardens and a pool for post-surf dips to wash that salty water off. It’s the perfect base to ride the waves by day and pay for pretty much anything in Bitcoin.
Tucked into the misty hills of Thailand’s Golden Triangle, about as deep in the jungle as you can get, the Four Seasons Tented Camp offers a safari-style escape where the rainforest meets indulgence. Overlooking the Ruak River and the jungles of Myanmar and Laos, each tent blends rustic charm with luxe comforts. The connection with nature is enhanced by taking outdoor showers, day-spas with organic materials such as handcrafted wooden hot tubs, and private decks amongst the tropical foliage. Days are filled with jungle treks, mountain trails, and unforgettable, ethical encounters with rescued elephants.
Their two-story cozy accommodations feel more like cozy tiny homes than glamping tents, which perfectly suit the American great outdoors. They come complete with plush bedding, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and even a kitchenette. After a day spent with guided excursions tubing, hiking, or in the fitness center, or simply unwind and cosy up at the lounge area by the fire pits under a canopy with a cheeky glass of red.
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Perched high in the impossibly gorgeous Swiss Alps, Whitepod has futuristic eco-friendly geodesic domes (glamping tents), offering panoramic mountain views. The site has access to private ski slopes in the winter, and world-class hiking and mountain bike trails in the summer. Guests unwind in wood-fired hot tubs, wood burner ovens inside the tents and savouring gourmet Swiss cuisine. Ideal for adventure-seeking couples craving both the great outdoors, skiing, or simply cosying up in nature in a sustainable manner.
EcoCamp Patagonia also featured in one of our most popular posts, Unique Lodging Experiences Around the World. And for good reason! You sleep under the stars in a geodesic dome at Patagonia’s pioneering eco-retreat. These futuristic circular structures (like WhitePods Switzerland before) are inspired by ancient nomadic shelters and use triangular frames for storm-proof stability while offering 360° views of Torres del Paine’s jagged peaks.
By day, hike to glacial lakes and some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet; by night, recharge in solar-powered comfort with gourmet meals shared around a crackling fire. Perfect for hikers who want to tread lightly without roughing it.
Branson hasn't spared change here. Think freestanding tubs with valley views, Maasai beadwork accents, and beds angled for all-day wildlife theater. Glamping guests can enjoy sundowners at picnic tables beneath Acacia trees and even a swimming pool overlooking a hippo-filled watering hole.
Note: For those who want front-row seats to the Migration we suggest booking way ahead for the July–October season.
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Now for something a little different—this glamping site is in the middle of an arctic lake, your safari tent floating just above the surface under the golden glow of the midnight sun. At Aurora Floating Safari Camp, a one-of-a-kind glamping experience, you spend your days paddling crystal-clear waters in provided kayaks, fishing for dinner, and sweating it out in the private wood-fired sauna perched right on the deck.
The raft features two safari-style tents and a cozy cabin with comfortable beds, available for exclusive hire, making it perfect for couples or small groups seeking total privacy. Despite its far-north location, the lake’s surprisingly warm summer waters (reaching up to 25°C) invite refreshing swims between sauna sessions. Unfortunately, the Northern lights are not visible during summer, however, they have warmer winter accommodation packages also.
This one is not your traditional camping experience, but if you've ever dreamed of sleeping amongst the canopy of the Amazon, at Treehouse Lodge, you can live that dream. There's a range of accommodation options perched 30 feet above the jungle canopy in fully enclosed, open-air treehouses, each with queen beds and polished hardwood floors that curve organically around ancient tree trunks.
Wake up to the calls of howler monkeys and drift off to the sounds of the rainforest, all from your cozy bed. With guided river safaris, wildlife spotting, and jungle hikes included, it’s equal parts adventure and awe. This is glamping deep in the heart of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystem. Wi-Fi not included, but after a few days of disconnection, you won't miss it.
As for activities, you can trek to the Flaming Cliffs (where dinosaur fossils were discovered), ride Bactrian camels across dunes, and meet nomadic eagle hunters. We especially like Three Camel Lodge due to their commitment to sustainability with zero-footprint. The camp is
locally built, solar-powered and staffed by Mongolian herders who share their culture over airag (fermented mare’s milk) by the campfire.
Looking for the perfect romantic getaway without loud kids running amok? This 19th-century cattle ranch, reborn as an ultra-luxurious, adults-only Dunton River Camp glamping retreat, hosts eight safari-style tents perched on wooden platforms along the trout-rich Dolores River. It's wilderness romance with five-star polish, with each tent boasting a 6-foot soaker tub, log fires, and private outdoor decks for sipping a fine red while stargazing over each other and the San Juan Mountains.
During the day you can connect with nature by fly-fishing, steps from your tent, or private mountain bikes and guided hikes into the San Juan National Forest of the Colorado Rockies. You can sweat it out in the riverfront wood-fired sauna, and eat farm-to-table meals in the historic farmhouse. We recommend the "Hot Springs & Hikes” package which includes a soak in Dunton’s nearby 1800s ghost-town geothermal pool.
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We found a way to "glamp" under the Northern Lights—igloos! (Well, not the snow-block kind, but close enough.) At Borealis Basecamp, just 25 miles from Fairbanks, you’ll sleep in futuristic fiberglass pods with 360° transparent ceilings, which means you're sleeping under the stars without freezing. Heated floors, cozy duvets and plush beds angled for optimal aurora viewing means you can watch the sky explode in green and violet without leaving your pillow.
By day, go dog sledding through boreal forests or snowmobiling across tundra before returning to your climate-controlled dome that feels like a spaceship landed in the wilderness. Snuggle up with the comfort of Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and gourmet Alaskan cuisine delivered to your door.
Note: You’ll need to visit December–March for peak lights (and -20°C temps). But with sauna access and down-filled parkas provided, even the chill becomes part of the thrill. We highly recommend booking well in advance.
Have we saved the best for last? It may not technically be glamping, but we see it as an underwater equivalent. Yes, you heard that right. Manta Resorts Underwater Room on Pemba Island, has you sleeping in a floating underwater bedroom surrounded by coral reefs. By day, your private three-level villa is a sun-drenched deck for snorkeling and sundowners. Then, at night, you descend into the submerged bedroom that doubles as a natural with spotlit reef fish dancing outside your 360° windows.
Accessible only by boat and staffed with a personal butler and private chef, this is the epitome of secluded luxury, making it irresistible for honeymooners (or anyone plotting a grand romantic escape). We won't sugarcoat it, the room doesn't come cheap, but it is the ultimate bucket-list item, or for those wondering what it would be like to live as a mermaid.