The Serai Kabini

The Serai Kabini is an intimate luxury wildlife resort at Karapura Village, Begur, in the HD Kote taluk of Karnataka, India. It stands near the edge of the Kabini reservoir, beside the Nagarhole area of the Nagarhole-Bandipur forest landscape, which is well known for elephants, leopards, tigers and birdlife. The resort is roughly 210 kilometres from Bengaluru and about 80 kilometres from Mysuru, and the road journey from Bengaluru commonly takes four to five hours. The property is a low-density lodge rather than a large hotel, with accommodation kept deliberately small and private. Room types include Pool Villas, Deluxe Tents and Suites, and the pool villas are the most private, each with its own plunge pool. Safaris are included in the stay, and guests typically go out on jeep or boat safaris in the early morning and late afternoon, when animals are most active. Amenities listed include a swimming pool, a spa, a restaurant, wifi and safari arrangements. Meals are generally taken at the resort restaurant, with Indian and international dishes and a set daily rhythm built around safari timings. The spa offers treatments for guests between excursions. Service is personalised and geared towards couples, honeymooners and wildlife-focused travellers who want a quiet retreat away from crowds. Rates are at the top end for the region, generally between INR 32,000 and 65,000 per night, and inclusions vary by package. Because the lodge is remote, evening activities are limited, and visitors should plan on early starts. Bookings and enquiries are handled through the resort's website at theserai.in.