The Highlands Camp

Wooden walkways link the three futuristic main domes that house a dining room, sunken lounge with a library and bar, all offering a cosy respite when temperatures fall. Gather in the lounge, with a wood-burning stove at its heart, for pre-dinner G&Ts, tasty snacks and magical views of the setting sun. Modern, Tanzanian-inspired feasts are served in the dining room, and afterwards, retire to the bar for a hot cocktail or one of the hand-picked whiskies from around the world.

Scattered across a forested slope are eight igloo-like bedroom domes, each furnished with an enormous bed facing the views, and plenty of cowhide rugs and tartan throws to keep you toasty. Mini wood-burning stoves crank up the heat every evening, and there's normally a hot-water bottle or two under the fluffy duvet to look forward to. Chic en-suite bathrooms have showers big enough for two and plenty of hot water. Outside, the wraparound balcony is ideal for siestas and sundowners.

Although game drives in nearby Ngorongoro Crater are undeniably excellent (it's one of the best places on the continent to see the Big Five), it's the other activities at The Highlands that really stand out. Follow ancient Maasai trails to the top of Olmoti Volcano, spotting birds and butterflies as you go; descend to the sparkling Empakai Crater lake to watch flamingos in the shallows; visit the local village and help herd cattle as the sun dips below the horizon.