The setting for Hornbill Camp is nature at it's best. Some might find the accomodation, sturdy simple tents and shower rooms raised off the ground and with nice verandas to sit out on, a bit basic, but they are set overlooking the gorgeous expanse of the Periyar River, with jungle and lush hillsides rising beyond. We loved the way they... More

I admit it. I had a complete meltdown and even cried - because the management was so awful. The manager was absent practically all of the time, and the other staff couldn't accomplish anything. CHECKOUT TOOK 3 HOURS while the staff promised the manager would be coming 'in a few minutes'. We missed our bus and had to hire a... More

This is a fantastic location and the concept of semi-permanent tents is good, if a little short of the mark. Food was good simple Keralan fare and in plentiful quantity. The local walks are well worth doing especially as an introduction to rubber and spice production. The camp itself is tidy and with a large central eating area / equipment... More

We stayed at Hornbill for one night during our honeymoon. Thomas, from Hornbill, has warned us that this is not an ideal location for honeymoon and was honest enough to suggest that we better look at other places like Munnar. But we wanted to try this place to have a different experience and we are glad that we went to... More

An excellent way to camp. Great facilities, although there was a slight problem with the water supply in our bathroom (yes, I said bathroom - a luxury when camping). The food was outstanding. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We had the place to ourselves most of the time. A wonderful venue. We went cycling, kayaking and birding -... More

This is a dated review. We spend a family getaway in December 2010. My son had been here previously on a school outing and coaxed me into coming back. This is the place to be if you love nature and are a bit adventurous. You stay in tents which are decent and as expected. We went around the locality with... More

I absolutely LOVED this place and I would come back here in a heartbeat but next time not during monsoon! The safari tents are charming and the location is stunning on the banks of the Periyar River. The staff are very friendly and made way too much food considering we were the only 2 tourists there, I kept urging them... More

An amazing experience - the river, the perfect reflexions, the birds, the kayakking... Quite possibly the most beautiful place I have ever stayed and brilliant activities, several of them complimentary. The staff, too, could not have been more helpful. It got quite hot in the afternoons - that's the time to take to the river in the kayaks! They could... More

Tented accommodation, all with scenic views across and along the river. Very quiet location. As with everywhere in Kerala, the food was excellent. We had a tent on the banks of the river, and the view was amazing. On our last morning, we watched a troop of bonnet macaques, foraging for food on the opposite bank. Generally a very laid-back... More