Amangani, Wyoming
Surrounded by the pristine wilderness of the American West, Amangani is the ideal base from which to enjoy wildlife safaris. In the comfort of a luxury SUV and accompanied by a private guide, the surrounding flatlands, wetlands, valleys and forests can be discovered up close and personal for either a half, quarter or full day excursion. It is possible to spot some of the 300 species of birds found in Jackson Hole, including Bald Eagles, Mountain Bluebirds, Trumpeter Swans and Sandhill Cranes.
Amankora, Bhutan
In Phobjikha Valley near the village of Gangtey, Amankora Gangtey is part of the Black Mountains National Park wildlife reserve and home each winter to a flock of 300 endangered black-neck cranes. Visible during an early-morning tour guided by Sherab, a local award-winning ornithologist, the rare, Black-necked Crane has defined the landscape of the Phobjikha Valley for generations.
Believed to be avatars of ancestors and loved ones sent from the heavens, every autumn they migrate from Tibet to Bhutan, with their return celebrated during an exuberant festival of song and dance at Gangtey, Goemba. The birds can also be witnessed at The Crane Centre, managed by Bhutan’s Royal Society.
Amanpuri, Thailand
Amanpuri’s guided treks through Phuket’s verdant landscape provide rare insight into the abundant avian inhabitants.
A four-hour morning hike, starting from Amanpuri, through Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, uncovers an array of unique and colourful birds such as the Red-billed Malkoha, a species of cuckoo, the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, a medium-sized bird with elongated outer tail feathers, and the Red-backed Sea Eagle, a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. In addition, the tour includes dramatic waterfalls and the chance to meet playful gibbons in their natural habitat.
About Aman
Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private home. The first, Amanpuri (place of peace), in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept and, since then, Aman has grown to encompass 35 exquisitely serene hotels, resorts and branded residences, ranging from the urban to the remote, in 20 destinations across the globe. Aman has a robust pipeline of future projects under construction.
In recent years, Aman Group has grown to offer its coveted lifestyle beyond the parameters of its havens including Aman Skincare (2018), supplement range Sva (2020), Aman Fine Fragrance (2020), ready-to-wear collection The Essentials by Aman (2021), performance skincare line Aman Essential Skin (2023) and Aman Interiors (2023) offering bespoke designed furniture items inspired by the world of Aman.
With innovation a cornerstone of the brand’s philosophy, in 2020 Aman introduced a new hotel brand, Janu – meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit. Janu offers a unique take on hospitality where genuine human interaction, playful expression and social wellness are at the core of the experience.
Janu aims to bring balance to the head and heart and rekindle the soul. In March 2024, Janu’s inaugural hotel, Janu Tokyo, opened its doors and several forthcoming Janu hotels are already in development.
