Evolve Back Kabini

Evolve Back Kabini (previously Orange County Kabini) was voted amongst the 25 Best Ecolodges in the World by readers of National Geographic Traveller magazine and is located amongst 15 acres of grounds on the banks of the Kabini River within a short drive of Nagarhole National Park.

Sensitively designed to complement the natural surroundings, accommodation at Evolve Back Kabini comprises Pool Huts and Jacuzzi Huts. Each of the 37 huts is built around a central courtyard and blends typical village-style furniture with modern comforts. All rooms feature a bedroom, a separate living-dining space, and a private walled garden equipped with a private plunge pool or an open-to-sky Jacuzzi. Every hut also enjoys a private sit-out in the front overlooking either the silent Kabini River or the garden.

Dining options at Evolve Back Kabini include a speciality restaurant serving kebabs and a fine dining restaurant offering regional and international cuisine. Both restaurants have glorious river views. The range of private dining options for an unforgettable meal includes a candlelit dinner on a traditional Keralan-style rice barge floating on the Kabini River. Leisure facilities include a library, an outdoor infinity pool, a separate pool for families travelling with children and a spa offering traditional Ayurvedic massages. Activities at Evolve Back Kabini include jeep safaris inside Nagarhole National Park, guided nature walks and a coracle ride on the Kabini River.