Outdoor Hotel Trends 2026: 10 New Nature Hotels to Know

Mantis Hiddn in Addo is an upscale eco-lodge set within an 800-hectare private reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, positioned for wide-open views and a real sense of seclusion. The property is designed around a low-impact, nature-led stay, with sustainable materials, a strong conservation ethos, and a calm, immersive atmosphere. Accommodation is intentionally limited, which keeps the experience intimate rather than resort-like. Guests can expect a restaurant shaped by seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, along with outdoor activities and safari access that connect the lodge to the broader Addo landscape. It suits travellers who want wildlife, space, and a quieter kind of luxury.

Mantis Hiddn in Addo is an upscale eco-lodge set within an 800-hectare private reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, positioned for wide-open views and a real sense of seclusion. The property is designed around a low-impact, nature-led stay, with sustainable materials, a strong conservation ethos, and a calm, immersive atmosphere. Accommodation is intentionally limited, which keeps the experience intimate rather than resort-like. Guests can expect a restaurant shaped by seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, along with outdoor activities and safari access that connect the lodge to the broader Addo landscape. It suits travellers who want wildlife, space, and a quieter kind of luxury.

Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River is a remote luxury safari camp near Bayeka, set deep within Zambia’s Kafue National Park, about three hours by road from Lusaka and shaped by the slow presence of the Kafue River. Positioned between two islands, the camp has a light footprint and a strong sense of wilderness, with tented accommodation designed for river views, private decks and, in selected categories, plunge pools. The style is polished but grounded: canvas, timber, open air and the steady soundtrack of birds and water. Days are built around private game drives in 4x4 vehicles, river cruises, birdwatching and quiet time by the pool or on the deck. Dining centres on an all-day restaurant, a lounge and a traditional African boma, while a floating gym and yoga spaces add a contemporary layer to the safari rhythm.

andBeyond Suyian Lodge is an intimate safari base in Kenya’s Suyian Conservancy, looking out to the silhouette of Mount Kenya with the Ewaso Narok River below. Set in 17,806 hectares (44,000 acres) of unfenced wilderness among ancient granite kopjes, it’s designed for a quieter, more elemental kind of safari, with Samburu guides reading the land and a chance of sightings such as elusive black leopards. The lodge is small and low-slung, with 14 suites shaped by stone and space: natural textures, floor-to-ceiling glass for wide horizons, and private plunge pools for cooling off between drives and walks. Communal areas lean into open-air living, with shaded courtyards, a sunlit pool, and dining that follows the day’s rhythm. Experiences range from game activities to camel walks and helicopter flights over remote valleys, balanced by wellness for recovery in the heat and dust.

Set among trees deep inside Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp is a tented lodge built for close contact with the bush, paired with the brand’s polished service. Accommodation is in suites (the camp notes 20), designed to sit lightly on the landscape, each with a private deck and plunge pool; butler service and a kitchenette add a residential feel between game drives. Days revolve around private drives in open Land Cruisers with expert guides, with the camp well placed for migration season. Dining is anchored by the main restaurant, with a wine cellar, outdoor decks and occasional boma-style evenings; a bar lounge with fire-pit seating suits sundowners. A Discovery Hub includes a Map Room and Photography Studio, and the Wellness Hub adds an open-air heated pool, gym and treatments inspired by local traditions. Transfers via Keekorok airstrip are arranged; pets are not allowed.

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is a remote safari camp in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park, set on a peninsula that pushes into Lake Rwanyakazinga, with water on three sides and savanna stretching inland. The feel is contemporary yet rooted in place: canvas-and-wood accommodation designed for breezy views, quiet nights, and early starts. Days revolve around guided game drives in Akagera’s varied habitats, with chances to spot big game as well as lakeshore birdlife; boat outings and sundowners by the water suit the peninsula setting. Meals are served in a central dining and lounge area that keeps the focus on the landscape, and the camp’s low-impact approach aligns with Wilderness’ conservation-led model. Expect attentive guiding, relaxed communal spaces, and a sense of being far from cities without sacrificing comfort.

Bordering Singapore’s new eco-tourism hub, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree embodies sustainable luxury in the heart of nature. Designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding wildlife parks, the resort uses renewable materials, elevated walkways and biophilic architecture. Guests can stay in treehouse-style villas or eco-suites overlooking lush canopies, enjoy a rainforest spa, and dine on plant-forward cuisine. Educational experiences connect visitors to conservation, making this Banyan Tree retreat a global model for responsible hospitality.

Miraval The Red Sea is a coastal wellness resort on Shura Island, set beside the clear waters of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. The property is built around a restorative, all-inclusive rhythm: mindfully designed rooms, suites and villas, balanced dining, daily wellbeing activities and a spa programme that sits at the centre of the experience. Its 180 accommodations include rooms, suites and private villas with sea views, while the resort’s focus is less on spectacle than on pace, movement and recovery. The atmosphere is quiet, deliberate and grown-up, with enough programming to fill a day and enough open space to let it drift by.

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is an ultra-luxury private island retreat in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, designed as a secluded sanctuary where nature, culture, and refined hospitality come together. Set across the Ummahat Islands, the resort features 65 all-suite villas positioned either along soft white sands or above the turquoise water, each with a private pool, panoramic views, and architecture inspired by seashells and the surrounding landscape. The experience is shaped by a strong sense of place, with local art, natural textures, Saudi heritage influences, and stargazing woven into the stay. Beyond the villas, guests can explore four distinct dining venues, unwind at Neyrah Spa, discover the reef with the Galaxea Dive Center, and connect with local culture and conservation through the Conservation House. Altogether, Nujuma presents itself as a serene and deeply immersive Red Sea escape defined by privacy, design, and ecological sensitivity.

Amanvari sits on Baja California’s East Cape, a quieter side of Los Cabos where desert, estuary and the Sea of Cortés meet in wide, mineral light. Designed as an intimate coastal retreat, the resort pairs Aman’s low-key architecture with elevated beachfront casitas set among palms and open views of water, sand and mountains. The mood is deliberately pared back: private terraces, indoor-outdoor living spaces and a strong sense of distance from the busier Cabo corridor. Dining is centred on several venues that draw on the sea, the peninsula and Mexico’s generous produce, with Casa Grande forming the social heart of the property. An Aman Spa, pools, beach access and excursions into the Sierra de la Laguna or out on the Sea of Cortés give the stay its rhythm, from still mornings to salt-air afternoons.

Set deep inside Costa Rica’s protected Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a secluded coastal resort looking over Playa Pochote and the Pacific, about 35 km from Liberia’s airport. The mood is hushed and nature-forward: lush forest on one side, turquoise water on the other, with accommodation that leans into the setting—rooms and suites with ocean panoramas alongside distinctive treetop tents designed to keep you close to the canopy. Dining ranges from sunrise breakfasts with wide views at Mirador to Peruvian-led cooking at Puna (with an intimate omakase counter), plus a beach club and a treetop restaurant built for late light and slow cocktails. A spa program draws on Nicoya-inspired wellness rituals; there’s also a fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub. Practicalities are polished: 24-hour front desk, concierge, daily housekeeping, meeting space, and a smoke-free policy; pets are accepted within set limits.