Western India
Cabo Serai
Cabo Serai, South Goa, is a serene eco-luxury resort perched on a secluded hill overlooking the Arabian Sea. Spread across a 14-acre coconut grove, this retreat offers a tranquil escape from the bustling crowds of Northern Goa. The resort features eight luxury cottages and three tents, each designed to blend harmoniously with its tropical surroundings. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the sea and forest, indulge in yoga and Ayurvedic wellness programmes, and savour outdoor dining experiences under the stars. Cabo Serai’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of eco-friendly materials, local craftsmanship, and initiatives to minimise its environmental impact.
Facilities
Accommodation options include Luxury Cottages and Luxury Tents.
Local Wildlife
Mammals: Leopard, leopard cat, jungle cat, golden jackal, dhole (wild dog), striped hyena, Bengal fox, Indian grey mongoose, small Indian civet, Indian pangolin, Malabar giant squirrel, three-striped palm squirrel, five-striped palm squirrel, Indian crested porcupine, gaur, chital (spotted deer), sambar, hog deer, mouse deer, barking deer, rhesus macaque, Hanuman langur.
Birds: Golden oriole, emerald dove, grey hornbill, paradise flycatcher, Malabar pied hornbill, Malabar trogon, crested serpent eagle, oriental honey buzzard, white-rumped spinetail, ashy woodswallow, Asian palm swift, jungle babbler, olive-backed pipit, grey-fronted green pigeon, jungle owlet, white-bellied woodpecker, forest wagtail, small minivet, velvet-fronted nuthatch, sulphur-bellied warbler.
Reptiles: King cobra, common bronzeback tree snake, Beddome's cat snake, Indian rock python, Malabar pit viper, rat snake, Russell's viper, spectacled cobra, common krait.
Optional Activities
Yoga and wellness retreats, nature and heritage trails, bird watching, creative retreats, village tours, waterfall trails.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
October to March is the most comfortable time to visit considering the seasonal conditions.
If you have any questions regarding our India tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Another excellent holiday from Reef and Rainforest. Everything was well organised and coordinated throughout our trip. Very knowledgeable and friendly guides, clearly keen to ensure we had an excellent experience. Highlights were Udaipur, Tigers, rural India and the three wildlife lodges.