22 Dec 2018
Luxury Tented Camp, Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection, Opens Deep in Cambodian Jungle

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Bensley Collections - Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia

LUXURY TENTED CAMP, SHINTA MANI WILD - BENSLEY COLLECTION, OPENS DEEP IN CAMBODIAN JUNGLELUXURY TENTED CAMP, SHINTA MANI WILD - BENSLEY COLLECTION, OPENS DEEP IN CAMBODIAN JUNGLE


New pictures of exquisitely realised luxury tents reveal Bill Bensley's unique vision of an extravagant jungle safari inspired by Jacky O's 1967 adventure with King Sihanouk


21 December 2018: The hotly anticipated Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection has opened today, 21 December 2018, crowning a transformative year for Cambodian luxury tourism. Nestled deep within the wilderness of the South Cardamom National Park, in a pristine wildlife corridor three hours' drive south of Phnom Penh, Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection offers a radical new concept for a luxury tented camp experience.  From the exhilarating moment of arrival - criss-crossing the rapids via a 320m zipline, straight into the Landing Zone Bar - there will be no such thing as a typical day at Shinta Mani Wild.Perched over 1.5km of river and waterfalls, the 14 one-bedroom tents (100sqm) and one two-bedroom tent (140sqm) have been meticulously designed to evoke Bensley's vision of what it might have been like to be on luxury safari in the jungles of Cambodia with Jacky O', who travelled throughout the Kingdom with King Sihanouk in 1967. Stunningly realised, this extraordinary product of Bensley's imagination provides an experience unlike any other in Asia. Creative luxury adventures include exploring the untrammelled waterways of South East Asia's last wild estuarine ecosystem aboard a custom Bensley-designed expedition boat; or joining Wildlife Alliance rangers on anti-poaching patrols. Ever changing menus are inspired by sustainably foraged wild edible plants, as the camp's naturalists guide guests through the forest to discover – and taste – Cambodia's natural larder. The Boulder Spa provides chemical-free Khmer Tonics treatments including a river-stone foot massage while soaking in a waterfall pool.


Described by Bensley as a “utopia of sustainability”, Shinta Mani Wild's comprehensive conservation and community programmes are spearheaded by the Shinta Mani Foundation, and include the provision of long-term employment opportunities to local inhabitants where there is minimal infrastructure and fewer work prospects. Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection, in conjunction with the Foundation, will nurture its natural environment through partnerships with respected conservation organizations including Wildlife Alliance and The Cambodian Government.  This extreme exercise in ingenuity will enable guests to explore this pristine wilderness, while making the lowest possible impact on the land, offering a luxury adventure with intimate access to one of Asia's most stunning forest ecosystems.


RatesRates at Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection start from USD2345 per night, inclusive of all food and beverage; all private guided activities and excursions; spa treatments; personal Bensley Butler; land transfers from Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville airports, and taxes.  Helicopter transfers are additional.  A minimum 3 night stay is required and a minimum age of 13 years.
To view and download the latest high-res images please click here. For more information and reservations, please contact Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection on:Tel: +855 63 969 123Fax: +855 63 761 999Email: wild@shintamani.comWebsite: www.shintamani.com/wild.php
Open Doors, Open Hearts


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Notes to Editors:Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection, CambodiaOpened on 21 December 2018, Shinta Mani Wild is the second member of The Bensley Collection.  An exclusive private nature sanctuary like no other previously seen in Asia, located in the remote wilderness of the Kirirom and the Southern Cardamom Mountains, on an important elephant migration trail three hours south of Phnom Penh, Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection is described by Bensley as a “utopia of sustainability”. Offering the most extravagant tented camps imaginable, set along a private 4km stretch of wild river punctuated with mesmerising waterfalls, Shinta Mani Wild will nurture its natural environment through partnerships with respected conservation organisations - an extreme exercise in ingenuity where guests can feast on delicacies grown and foraged from the surrounding land, and encounter extraordinary wildlife, while making the lowest possible impact on the land. This is an experiential luxury adventure giving intimate access to one of Asia's most stunning forest ecosystems.www./shintamani.com/wild


The Shinta Mani Hotels & Resorts portfolio also includes:


Shinta Mani Angkor, Siem Reap, CambodiaShinta Mani Angkor is an upscale boutique hotel created by acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, showcasing just 39 contemporary designed rooms and public spaces in an Angkorian-inspired design. Previously known as Shinta Mani Club, it enjoys a tranquil and leafy setting within the French Quarter of Siem Reap – just a 15 minute Remork ride from the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat. www.shintamani.com/angkor
Shinta Mani Angkor - Bensley Collection, Siem Reap, CambodiaMarking the debut of new super luxe resort brand The Bensley Collection, Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Angkor opened in January 2018. An exclusive 'resort within a resort', Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Angkor comprises an enclave of spectacular luxury pool villas with Khmer-inspired design benefiting from elevated Bensley Collection services such as personal Bensley Butlers, while guests can also enjoy comprehensive access to facilities at the adjacent Shinta Mani properties. www.shintamani.com/angkor-bensley-collection


Shinta Mani Shack Angkor, Siem Reap, CambodiaThe Shinta Mani Shack Angkor is a boutique resort centrally located in the leafy French Quarter between The Royal Gardens and the Old Market Area just 15 minutes from Angkor Wat. The courtyard-style resort's 62 rooms enjoy a surprisingly different “Bensley twist” with direct access or first floor balcony views over the stunning swimming pool and flourishing tropical gardens. Four additional suites offer expansive rooms and balconies; two suites overlook the pool while the other two have views over the leafy streetscape.. www.shintamani.com/shack 


Shinta Mani Foundation, CambodiaAn integral part of the Shinta Mani collation is the Shinta Mani Foundation, which seeks to be a leader in responsible tourism. The goal of the Shinta Mani Foundation is to enhance the lives of the individuals in the local communities where the resorts operate – by increasing their human capital and providing them the tools to overcome the constraints of poverty.. http://shintamanifoundation.org


Bensley CollectionAn exclusive collection of super luxe hotels and resorts resulting from acclaimed American designer and architect Bill Bensley.  Recognised for his distinctive, elegant deco inspired design, Bensley is the creative force behind many of Asia's most celebrated and beautiful hotels, resorts and residences.  The first Resort under the Bensley Collection brand, Shinta Mani Angkor -Bensley Collection, will be joined in November 2018 by Shinta Mani Wild - Bensley Collection, a private sanctuary like no other, located in the remote jungle terrain of Kirirom.


For press information or to discuss feature ideas, interview opportunities and press trips contact: Kerry Skinner (kerry@bacall.net), Nat Frogley (nat@bacall.net) or Flora Gandolfo (flora@bacall.net), Bacall Associates, Tel: +44 (0) 8704 288 401; Web: www.bacallassociates.co.uk 

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