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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

Located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Pumba Private Game Reserve offers chance of "Big Five" game drives. The reserve has been at the forefront of wildlife reintroduction in the region and is home to the rare white lion and leopard. There are two lodges in the reserve, each with its own facilities. Water Lodge and Bush Lodge have similar facilities including sun deck and swimming pool, a lounge and restaurant. Water Lodge rooms have views over the lake.

 As well as game drives there are also bush walks, stargazing, bird watching and a spa if you need a little pampering. The rooms at both lodges are attractively furnished, air conditioned and have their own deck and plunge pool. Each has a slightly different feel and is located in a different part of the reserve.

Pumba Private Game Reserve

near Port Elizabeth

Located in town centre, the hotel offers a very comfortable place to break your journey along the Garden Route. You're within easy reach of the local attractions, such as nature reserves, arts and crafts, lagoon cruises and some of the top restaurants in the area. There's no shortage of things to do, whatever your taste. 

There's a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and free parking, whilst in the local area there are all manner of activities from a monkey sanctuary to a train museum - ideal for families who like plenty to do. Don't miss the Knysna Quays with its many shops, restaurants, and this is also where you book boat cruises and fishing trips. The rooms are all air-conditioned and have television, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and WiFi.

Rex Hotel Knysna

Knysna

Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge in the reserve offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big Five territory. There's a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and spa. 

Game drives are twice daily and game walks, night drives and star gazing are also on offer. A stay here includes all your meals as well. Do make a visit to the local community and support the vital work they do. 

There are 18 well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms nestled on a ridge, each with their own private deck giving expansive and uninterrupted views of the reserve. Each one is air-conditioned with a ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and a veranda

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

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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