Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera of the once-volcanic Ngorongoro gives life to one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.

Ngorongoro Crater is often called 'Africa's Eden', the '8th Natural Wonder of the World'. A massive extinct volcano, its towering tree lined walls drop thousands of feet to a "Noah's Ark" of animals on the verdant floor below. This breathtaking oasis provides a haven for both predator and prey to live among grasslands, fresh springs and the large soda lake. Large herds of zebra, buffalo, antelope and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun. At dawn, the endangered black rhino returns to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dew-laden grass in the morning mist. Nowhere else can such a diversity in wildlife be experienced in such a short period of time.

Kensington Ngorongoro Camp is a tented wilderness camp set close to the rim of the Ngorongoro caldera. Cool and crisp in the high altitude, Crater Camp has a breathtaking vista.

Those arriving by air land at Manyara airstrip, transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the crater’s rim. Tucked in a valley on the external slope of the crater, only a 15 minute drive from the rim itself, Kensington Crater Camp offers guests an intimate experience within the misty reaches of Ngorongoro.

In order to preserve the harmony and intimacy of the reserve, this exclusive camp has just eight Suswa tents spread in a forested grove each with a spectacular view across the plains. Attended to by the skilled and friendly staff, the guests experience the stunning beauty of this ancient wonder.

By night guests are wrapped in warm and colourful Masai blankets and gather around the fire before retiring to beds warmed to perfection by hot water