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Condé Nast TravelerAug 4
Birdwatching Is Only Getting More Popular—Here Are the 11 Best Places to Experience It
Spanning from the hills of Scotland to the jungles of Sri Lanka.
Amenities mixed with culture and birdspotting.
25 hotels in this story
- Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife ResortHotelOne of India’s newest wildlife retreats.
- Samode Safari LodgeHotelPrime position amidst a vast swath of wildlife rich forest.
- King's LodgeHotelAmenities mixed with culture and birdspotting.
- Elsewhere
- Taru Villas Villu WilpattuHotelWilpattu, Sri LankaStay near the lesser-used gate of Wilpattu National Park.
- Hilton YalaHotelYala, Sri LankaSleep within the jungle on the opposite side of the island.
- The Rainforest Eco LodgeHotelSinharaja, Sri LankaStay in Sinharaja.
- The Datai LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaStellar programming and hornbill conservation efforts.
- The Ocean Residence LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaSeaside stay with amenities.
- The St. Regis LangkawiHotelLangkawi, MalaysiaRainforest stay with over-water villas.
- Great Plains Mara Toto Tree CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaLuxury canvas suites with a bird checklist upon arrival.
- Mukima ManorHotelMount Kenya, KenyaWild cabins in forestland.
- Mara Intrepids Tented CampHotelMaasai Mara, KenyaGlamping near unforgettable wildlife.
- Anjajavy le LodgeHotelAnjavay, MadagascarBucket-list stay, part of Relais & Châteaux.
- Oceanview rental with poolHotelNosy Ambariovato, MadagascarTrusted villa in Nosy Ambariovato.
- Avana villa AirbnbHotelNosy be, MadagascarSpacious, beloved rental in Nosy be.
- Spean LodgeHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCozy stay, close to mighty Ben Nevis.
- Corriegour Lodge HotelHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomCharming inn with a private beach.
- The Swallow's Nest rentalHotelSpean Bridge, United KingdomAirbnb near all of nature's action.
- Aguas ClaraHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaIdeal for a birdwatching beach break.
- Senda MonteverdeHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaStay up in the dense cloud forest.
- Casa Coyota HotelHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSpacious stay in Monteverde.
- Banyan Tree Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamChampion of birdwatching in many forms.
- Affordable rental for twoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamSimply fantastic Airbnb.
- Angsana Lang CoHotelThua Thien Hue Province, VietnamAmenity-forward birding oasis.
- Salt of PalmarHotelBras d’Eau, MauritiusExcursions straight into the center of Bras d’Eau forest.