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Luxury in the Wilderness A completely new concept in luxury hotels, the Elephant Corridor enables its guests to truly experience the wilderness in all its glory whilst simultaneously enjoy all the comforts associated with superb five-star accommodation. Set in 200 acres of jungle and beside a picturesque lake, the Elephant Corridor offers breathtaking views both of Sigiria rock and the stunning kandalama hills. The captivating charm of this unique resort is that its beautiful grounds have been entirely sculptured by Mother Nature alone. The neutral tones of the architecture mirror the colour palette of the surrounding wilderness and every piece of decor finds its inspiration in a natural form. In the main part of the hotel walls are kept to a minimum, which ensures maximum exposure to the elements and intensifies the haunting cries of the animals and the beautiful songs of the birds. Take advantage of the resort's jungle treks to really explore this stunning environment. With over 150 species of birds, a huge variety of animals including the infamous elephant, and a beautiful butterfly park, it truly is a nature lover's haven. But it is not only nature that is hidden within the resort's grounds: all of the hotel's facilities are nestled amongst the wilderness. The beautiful swimming pool, with its own bar and poolside hammocks, is the perfect location to enjoy the sunshine whilst the luxurious ayurvedic spa offers the ultimate pampering experience. Fables and Tales, the lounge bar, provides the ideal place for those wanting to relax with one of the hotel's many books on the region's rich cultural and natural heritage. For the more energetic there are basketball, golf, cricket and archery facilities. Each of the 24 suites offers the utmost luxury including all the latest audiovisual equipment. Simply decorated in a colour scheme of tans, creams and blues throughout and furnished with exquisite furniture made from reused jak timber, every suite assumes an atmosphere of contemporary elegance. Whether you choose to overlook the jungle or the lake, rest assured you will be able to enjoy your spectacular view in absolute privacy from your own secluded terrace. An artist's paradise, you could spend your days sketching the natural beauty. Or perhaps you prefer to relax in your private plunge pool whilst experiencing the sights and sounds of the wilderness beyond. You could even dine on your terrace. With the Elephant Corridor's 24 hour restaurant and room service, it's your prerogative to choose when and where you want to eat. However, be sure to pay at least one trip to the Ambrosia restaurant. Its spectacular panoramic view of Sigiria and the surrounding area provides a delightful environment in which to enjoy the restaurant's sumptuous cuisine. If you're looking for a truly natural experience but don't want to compromise on luxury, the Elephant Corridor is ideal. It is the perfect place for you to leave your worldy cares behind and lose yourself in the true magnificence of Mother Nature. ********** Golden monkeys to lure tourists to Rwanda Tourists visiting Rwanda will now be allowed to visit a reserve which is home to the rare and little-studied golden monkey, the country's tourist and national parks office announced this week. "For nearly a year a troop of between 50 and 70 monkeys has become used to the presence of humans, and tourists can now see them," said Claude Seruhungo, who is in charge of tourism in the National Volcano Park. The park is situated in the northwest of Rwanda, on the Rwandan side of the Virunga chain of mountains which extends into Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. "Another group of about 100 should also soon be used (to humans)," he said. The World Conservation Union believes that this type of monkey, named for its soft golden fur, is a threatened species. "One of the peculiarities of the golden monkey, which always lives in a family, is that it chooses a habitat similar to that of mountain gorillas and they eat the same food, mostly made up of bamboo," according to Seruhungo. Only about 650 mountain gorillas are left in the world, all of them in the jungles of the Great Lakes area. They are Rwanda's chief tourist attraction. The tourism authorities will charge tourists eager to see golden monkeys 50 dollars (43 euros) for the privilege: a visit to the gorillas costs five times as much. |
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