SaffronStays has launched Junglebrooke, a pet-first hospitality retreat in Kolad, Maharashtra, developed in partnership with Ganesh Nayak, founder of the animal welfare NGO Animals Matter To Me (AMTM). Positioned as a cageless sanctuary where pets are prioritised and humans are welcomed as companions, the property channels part of its revenue into AMTM’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Spread across one acre within the AMTM Kolad campus, Junglebrooke features eight cottages, eco-sensitive architecture, and interiors built from recycled Film City sets. The retreat offers guests guided tours of the rescue facilities, yoga sessions, reading corners, and interaction with rehabilitated animals. Each booking allows two guests with one pet at no additional charge, including complimentary pet meals and access to the pet-friendly pool.
The AMTM campus houses over 400 rescued animals, including dogs, cats, cows, pigs, ducks and rabbits. The project has received longstanding support from industry leaders such as Nawshir Mirza, the late Cyrus Mistry, and the Tata Group, enabling expansion of the organisation’s welfare infrastructure.
“SaffronStays is committed to meaningful, impact-led hospitality. Junglebrooke allows travellers to unwind while directly supporting animal welfare,” said Devendra Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays.
The launch marks a significant shift toward purpose-driven stays in India’s leisure and boutique hospitality segment, catering to the growing demand for pet-friendly travel and sustainable tourism.
