Crater Forest Tented Camp

Atmospheric Tented Camp Overlooking Ngorongoro Forest

Crater Forest Tented Camp is located just 10 km from the Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater main road.

Established on a highland coffee plantation called Kirin Coffee Estate (1,800m), the lodge occupies previously cultivated fields directly bordering the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCAA).

The land immediately surrounding the lodge is being restored to some of its natural forest habitat, with the lodge management overseeing the conversion from crop cultivation to regeneration of indigenous groundcover.

Operated as an eco-friendly small scale lodge, all 15 en-suite tented rooms are spacious and elevated on platforms with magnificent views over the Ngorongoro Forest.

An African-style fire pot (fire place) is provided for warmth on chilly upland nights and complementary tea and coffee are served on your veranda each morning.

A restaurant and bar serves an excellent mix of African and international cuisine with fresh locally grown vegetables.

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Highlights of Crater Forest Tented Camp

1	Tented rooms have private verandas with dramatic views over the expansive Ngorongoro Forest.
2	Enjoy romantic sundowners or twilight dinners on your veranda with landscape views of the dense forest.
3	Search for wildlife, hear lions roar and listen to the magical sounds of the African night.
4	Traditional hurricane lamps provide atmosphere in the evenings.
5	A good choice of optional activities are available from the camp.

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Optional Activities at Crater Forest Tented Camp

As well as being a safari base the lodge offers a number of interesting activities:

Mountain Bikes
The area is excellent for mountain biking, and the lodge has developed exciting trails to explore.

Cultural Tours
Maasai guides show guests around the area, discuss their culture and share their knowledge of local wildlife and vegetation.

Coffee Estate Tour
As the lodge is on part of a coffee farm, guided coffee tours can be arranged. See how coffee is grown, harvested and processed at the coffee factory on the estate and have a sip of the freshly produced Arabica coffee.

Forest Walks
Accompanied by an NCAA ranger for safety, guests can walk straight from the lodge into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area forest. Experience the thrill of possibly coming across an elephant or a buffalo in their natural surroundings on one of the many animal trails found in the forest.