CC Africa and Taj Hotels unveils first Indian Safari Lodge
Mahua Kothi – the first in a collection of Indian safari lodges under the joint collaboration of Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) and Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, opened last week in central India ’s Bandhavgarh National Park, home to one of India ’s highest density tiger populations.
Breaking new ground in India, Mahua Kothi is the start of the first and only wildlife circuit in the country, providing guests with the ultimate interpretive wildlife experience based on CC Africa’s proven sustainable ecotourism model. The CC Africa/Taj Hotels’ collaboration is a union of like-minded hospitality companies pooling vast resources and experience to build a circuit of extraordinary lodges in India ’s renowned Tiger Reserves.
“The heart of our guests’ experience at Mahua Kothi will be the interpretive wildlife experience led by CC Africa-trained naturalists who have spent months learning CC Africa’s ethos based on responsible ecotourism. They will reveal the rich biodiversity of central India on twice-daily safaris in specially designed Tata open 4×4 safari vehicles, offering a fascinating alternative to safaris in Africa,” said Steve Fitzgerald , CEO of CC Africa.
Located in the province of Madhya Pradesh , the 40-acre grounds of Mahua Kothi feature 12 beautiful new jungle suites – or kutiyas. The inspiration behind the design of Mahua Kothi is the local architectural style with its traditional, handmade clay-tile low slung roofs. “This vernacular lends itself perfectly to the CC Africa/Taj Hotels’ core ethos of leaving a light footprint,” says CC Africa’s Creative Director Chris Browne, “as the building materials are organic and the work was undertaken using the ancient methods of local tradition.”
Tropical forests and woodlands, steep rocky hills, flat grasslands in the valleys below, dense jungle, a 2000-year-old fort, and 10th century statue of Lord Vishnu make Bandhavgarh one of the most beautiful parks in India. In addition to India ’s legendary Bengal tiger, the forest is also home to leopard, chital (spotted deer), Indian wild dog, jungle cat, wild boar, sloth bear, nilgai and civet.
Report by The Mole
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