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Crater Forest Tented Camp

Crater Forest Tented Camp

Ngorongoro

Located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania within a highland forest, the camp offers a unique blend of wilderness, comfort, and cultural immersion, making it an ideal base for exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and the surrounding region.

The camp features 15 spacious tented rooms, each perched on a raised platform with a private veranda overlooking the lush forest and the distant coffee plantations. Each tent is furnished with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a wood-burning stove to keep guests warm during the cooler highland nights.

The camp is just a short drive from the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. The crater is a haven for an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino. The dense animal population within the crater makes it one of the best places in Tanzania for game viewing, you are likely to encounter zebra, wildebeest, hippo, and a variety of antelope species. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the abundance of birdlife, including flamingos, crowned cranes, and the vibrant Fischer’s lovebird.

Beyond the crater, the camp’s location allows you could explore the surrounding highlands, where guided walking safaris provide a chance to discover the flora and fauna of the forest and learn about the local Maasai culture. In the evenings, gather around the campfire to share stories and enjoy the sounds of the African night.

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Amenities

Activities, Glamping, Game Drives, Safari Style All Inclusive, Walking & Trekking

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Other Options

The lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland Coast, in KwaZulu-Natal and is the ideal place to discover one of Africa's last unspoilt wilderness beaches. It is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa's best snorkelling, excellent off-shore diving and incredible birding opportunities. You'll find a restaurant and bar and well as a spa and swimming pool. Guided birding, walks & Turtle Tracking are offered in season. 

Additional activities include boating, canoeing, catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, snorkelling and whale watching (seasonal). There are just 24 rooms, offering either ocean or forest views and all have air conditioning, fan, fridge, minibar, outdoor shower, safe, tea and coffee making facilities.

Thonga Beach Lodge

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

This iconic hotel has unrivalled views of the ocean and with a mountain backdrop the location is second to none. Located on the spectacular coastal road that links Cape Town and Camps Bay with Llandudno Beach and Hout Bay. This is the ideal place to sit with a drink and watch the sunset over the Atlantic. There's a choice of restaurants and a bar, spa, swimming pool, rock pool, and terrace and you are just a short drive away from the many attractions of Cape Town, or the delights of Camps Bay. The hotel offers a regular shuttle service to the city centre. The classic rooms are all air-conditioned and have safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, each room is individually decorated and overlook the gardens behind the hotel.

Twelve Apostles

Between Cape Town & Hout Bay

Set in nearly 150 acres of pristine bush, within the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy, umSisi House is located between the town of White River and the southern Gates into the Kruger National Park (20 mins away). The house only caters to private groups on an exclusive-use basis (minimum 2 and maximum 10 guests) Ideal for family groups who wish to explore the Kruger Lowveld region, and the Panorama Route and enjoy the many adventure activities available in the immediate area. Your stay can either include all meals or just breakfast and dinner. It is particularly suitable for those looking for accommodation near the Kruger National Park either as a base from which to explore the Kruger (particularly for families travelling with young children who cannot book into the lodges with age restrictions) or as a relaxing break pre or post safari. It's in a malaria-free area as well. There's an honesty bar, barbeque facilities, swimming pool, restaurant, parking and TV room. A whole selection of activities can be arranged. Each room has its own balcony or deck, television, Wi-Fi, ceiling fan, fridge, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, laundry facilities are available, safe and tea and coffee making facilities.

umSisi House

Kruger National Park

How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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