SUJÁN Jawai - Relais & Chateaux

Having first visited Sujan Jawai in 2015 as a solo traveller and having raved about my experience then, I was slightly hesitant when booking my return trip - this time with my family - would it/could it be as good as I'd remembered? Well, I should not have worried - this trip was to celebrate a 'milestone' birthday which was spent at Sujan Jawai - and our stay here was the highlight of the trip. It's hard to describe just how special this camp and its location are - but it's absolutely up there as one of my favourite safari destinations. I was also able to appreciate the rewilding work that the camp has undertaken and which has led to a huge increase in the leopard population as well as the variety of bird species and other wildlife. Our guide, Arpan, was simply superb and we saw leopards on all our drives - even on ones where the focus was on enjoying the stunning scenery! The camp itself is faultless - the tents are beautifully appointed and equipped, including yoga mats on the terrace! The staff are just incredible - everyone is so professional and attentive. On the day of my birthday, the staff set up a stunning private dining area and I was given the most wonderful cake. Thank you to everyone for making my birthday such a truly memorable one - and we hope to return again soon!

A truly outstanding experience and camp. The environs, ambience, service and food were all sublime. This property is slightly remote - which is a joy, although it perfectly dissects the journey from Jodhpur to Udaipur or vv. The welcome, care and relaxed atmosphere is so calming and this wilderness is the perfect balance to hectic cities. This camp has the best staff I have encountered in 25 years of travelling. Their relaxed smiles, expertise and uncomplicated ease of service is a very well balanced and winning formula. Thankyou.

What an experience… we’ve been fortunate enough to have visited and stay in beautiful places and hotels but this is right up there. We saw leopards morning and late afternoon. The guide (Sid) was a fountain of knowledge and a brilliant host. Our rooms were simply amazing and the staff too (special shout out to Fateh who served us meals). The food was top class and all sourced locally or grown onsite! You have to go!

This camp epitomizes luxury in the middle of a stunning, remote wilderness where leopards are the featured attraction. Our exceptional guide, SP, put us within 30 feet of a beautiful female leopard on our first afternoon game drive. His keen eye spotted many leopards during our stay ***** with a variety of wildlife and birds. Large, stylish tents have comfy beds and are beautifully appointed. The dining menu is international in scope, serving everything from pizza to traditional Indian Thali...and a well stocked bar. For those who do not wish to walk a long distance from the to the dining, library and pool, request a tent that is close to the communal areas. This is a marvelous safari experience...not to be missed in India. Don't forget a pair of gloves for the early morning game drives in winter!

There are two sides to Jawai, the leopards and the camp. Both are superb. During the Covid closure the camp was made permanent, the accommodation is fantastic, comfortable with excellent bathrooms. The camp at night is let by paraffin lights, hanging from the trees and on hooks down the walkways. The staff are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble. Excellent food, comfortable beds, hot water bottles, first class bed linen and towels create the backdrop to the main event - the wildlife. One word - superb. Wonderfully knowledgeable guides and a system to discover the leopards.

This is simply a fantastic camp. I can't stress enough how much I loved it. The tents were beautifully decorated and quite comfortable. The service was exemplary. I enjoyed chatting to my fellow guests around the fire at night. The food was also good. I appreciated the fact that there was a menu to order from.