Wilderness Collection Crater's Edge

Split across two levels, the main area is an architectural feat that weaves around existing trees. Upstairs, you'll find the bar, lounge, and dining spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows framing those crater views. Two roaring fire pits on the veranda become the evening's socialising and sundowners hub. The restaurant serves sublime Tanzanian dishes alongside international options, made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets. Dining can happen inside by the fire or outside under the stars, depending on the weather.

These aren't your standard safari tents. Fifteen stilted suites (including a two-bedroom family option) blend canvas with clever modern tech for proper insulation and soundproofing. Inside, you'll find timber floors softened with rugs, a king-sized bed draped in mosquito netting, leather armchairs flanking a 360-degree gas fireplace, and a walk-in wardrobe. The bathroom boasts both a shower and copper bathtub positioned for a wildlife-watching soak. Thoughtful touches abound – Nespresso machines, Dyson hairdryers, Lululemon yoga mats, and telescopes on your multi-level deck. Large sliding glass doors open to crater vistas, though insect screens keep the critters at bay.

Game drives into Ngorongoro Crater are the obvious star attraction, where you'll spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and if you're lucky, leopards amongst the 25,000-odd mammals. The lodge will happily arrange beautifully set-up picnic lunches right on the crater floor. There are also guided walks around the rim, hikes to the neighbouring Olmoti and Empakaai craters for those wanting proper leg-stretchers, and stargazing sessions under some of the clearest night skies you'll encounter.