Kanha Jungle Camp

I stayed with them during a wildlife tour of Madhya Pradesh, and our visit to Kanha was the highlight of the trip. This resort offered a perfect reset, helping us recover from the previous days and energize for the rest of the journey. The hospitality stood out with thoughtful gestures like wet towels on arrival, a welcome drink, and the staff’s warm smiles. They arranged a smooth night safari at Kanha and even assisted with a safari we booked elsewhere by providing blankets, hot water bottles, and drinking water. The food was simple yet delicious and always fresh, though slightly pricey. The team, made up of locals, had extensive knowledge of Kanha and its surroundings, which enhanced our experience. They even organized a short stargazing session, adding a magical touch. A special shoutout to Mr. Bhupesh, who went above and beyond by towing our car early in the morning after noticing an issue. Kudos to the entire team—Saurabh, Bhupendra, Kamlesh, Kanhaiya, Rakesh, Bhupesh, and everyone behind the scenes—for making our stay so memorable.

A property with amazing vibe of comfort and very close to nature. Staying here is an experience in itself. The food here is very comforting and rooms are very clean. We experienced star gazing here and the naturalist explained us things so well! The entire team of camp treats with lot of warmth and cleanliness game is on point! Big shoutout to few people we interacted: Manager: Mr. Saurabh ( a great host) Naturalist: Mr. Bhupesh (extremely thoughtful and supportive) F&B staff:- Kamlesh, Bhupendra ( great hospitality) Kitchen Staff:- Deep & Virendra & Pushpa ( made amazing food for us) Housekeeping staff:- Kanhya & Rakesh ( great service and hospitality)

There is a difference between luxury and warmth. This is the same difference between say a Taj/Oberoi and many other luxury properties. Kanha Jungle Camp definitely was luxurious. You get what you are paying for and maybe even a little more at times. The service was brilliant. The hotel staff hardly ever said no for anything. The food was good. The rooms, other than those in the Triphala House, were well appointed too. However, even after everything the hotel staff did, our group of about 23 people including little kids, did not feel welcomed at the resort. The manager was too in our faces about the “favours” he was doing for us. For example, one night we returned from night safari at about 10:30 P.M. All of us went directly to dinner. Though they served us very well, but the manager kept on repeating the “favour” they had done for us by holding the dinner beyond the stipulated time of 10:00 P.M. I even overheard him telling his staff in the kitchen that this was a “humanitarian gesture” on their part. NO SIR! This is what hospitality means and I guess the management needs to understand that. In truth the resort deserves atleast 4 stars if not 5 but the minus marks are for the aforestated attitude. So coming back to my point, Kanha Jungle Camp was luxurious but definitely not warm. They were prompt but not hospitable. Tip :- Don’t stay in any of the double / triple roomed houses. Their single rooms are much better. Also, all the single rooms have 1.5 toilets which is a HUGE help before morning safaris.

We love this place!!! The accommodations (our treehouse) and food were excellent! The people were so kind, helpful and friendly. Kudos to all of the staff for making us feel so welcome. Of course, the game drives were fantastic! Five stars all around! We would love to return!!!

We had a lovely time at Kanha Jungle Camp as part of our honeymoon! The room was comfortable and clean, and the food and service was good. Plenty of variety with the buffet lunch and dinner, and the breakfast when out on safari in the jungle was brilliant. The staff do everything they can to ensure you have everything you need and are very friendly. We were taken care of during our stay by Supriya, one of their naturalists, who taught us so much about the nature and local culture. She not only came with us on our safaris and educated us about the wildlife, but also took us on a nature walk around the camp’s gardens to show us local plants and their uses, and showed us the planets through a telescope. It was a really interesting stay thanks to her! For New Year’s Eve, they organised a traditional Indian dance from one of the local tribes, which was a lovely touch.

We stayed at Kanha Jungle Camp (KJC) between December 22nd and 25th 2024, and had the most enjoyable and relaxing time in recent memory. The staff work round the clock to maintain the resort to a very high standard, make the guests feel at home taking care of any and every wish and provide exemplary service. As I mention a few names here, I would like to offer even greater thanks to the many staff members who worked behind the scenes not visible to guests but without whom, KJC would not be what it is. To Mr. Saurabh: The resort General Manager who always greeted us with a smile and under whose leadership and supervision, the resort offers excellent quality of service. Saurabh’s ever caring attitude for the guests personifies what the resort ultimately stands for. Highly professional, hard working and empathetic, Mr. Saurabh is one of the main reasons behind the success of the property. To Mr. Bupesh: The resident naturalist who we hired on 3 safaris and without whom, our knowledge of the park, its denizens and its history, would have been woefully incomplete. Bupesh’s genuine passion and interest in wildlife and nature was evident from the start and comes through each time he shared a story or an interesting fact about a tree or a fauna we were passing. Being from the local community, he is deeply connected with the forest and his excellent knowledge developed over 19 years of experience is truly something visitors should try to leverage as part of their tour. Although the park allots a guide with every safari, the quality of the guide itself is a hit and miss. While 3 out of 4 guides were good and knowledgeable, our experience on one safari (which in fact was the one where our entire family joined us) was disappointing because of one guide (Mr. Veer Singh Jr. - he spent more time on WhatsApp than being a ‘guide’. Note, there are two Veer Singhs at the park, one of whom is supposed to be really good. Unfortunately, we got the other person). Mr. Mukandi and Team: Member of Food and Beverage, whose attentive detail to serving guests at the restaurants was among the best I have seen and comparable to the best in the world. Special note of thanks to Chef Deep and Chef Bharat who jointly dished out multiple delicacies of commendable variety meal after meal. We honestly could not ask for more. Food was excellent, matched only by the high quality of the service staff. I do not have names of other staff members but would like to thank each and every one - from the attentive house keeping staff who maintained our cottages to impeccable standards, to the cleaners, the guards, the gardeners - each and every one, who played such a critical role in our overall experience. All in all, we had a wonderful time and would highly recommend KJC to anyone planning a visit to Kanha.