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Up in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, near the Elerai River and within reach of the great crater, this is the smaller, smarter sister to the Serengeti camp. Just ten tents look out over the acacia, and the whole operation runs small and personal: chef-cooked dinners, coffee on tap and service that learns your name by day two. The headline draw, of course, is the Ngorongoro Crater itself, a collapsed volcano packed with wildlife and a morning's drive away. A smart little base for the crater, and a soft place to land after.

Built on the site of the former Rhino Lodge, the oldest lodge in the crater, Laba Ngorongoro enjoys an exceptional location. Just a few steps from the “Rim,” the edge of the crater, it is also the closest lodge to the park entrance. It also offers breathtaking views of the lush surrounding forest and the Oldeani and Makarot mountains. From what was once the Rhino Lodge, the former curator’s house has been preserved as a tribute. It was once the home of Henry Albert Fosbrooke (1905–1996), the region’s first ecologist, whose tireless efforts led to the creation of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He was its first conservator. This highly symbolic residence will house the lodge’s reception, bar-lounge, and boutique.

Being immersed in one of the driest places in the world, and at the same time surrounded by colors, flavors, textures and a silence that invites introspection. We want that despite the distance, you feel at home. In the same place you can be part of the desert, be surprised by the immensity of the salt flats, contemplate the strength of its volcanoes, the beauty of the geysers and revitalize yourself in its hot springs. We are waiting for you in San Pedro de Atacama.

Tierra Atacama, situated on the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama village, was designed by some of Chile’s most renowned architects and has become one of the leading renewable energy hotels in South America. Here, you'll be able to enjoy daily guided activities and excursions to discover local “ayllus” or villages on horseback, moon-like desert scapes on a biking tour or marvel at the geo-thermic activity at the El Tatio Geysers. Whatever your interests and ability level, you will be able to choose excursions which will provide a personalised and unique experience of the Atacama Desert. In the evenings, you can relax by the outdoor pool as you contemplate the majesty of the volcanoes on the skyline or indulge in one of the signature massages at the Uma Spa. It is recommend that guests book the all-inclusive programs which includes accomodation, daily excursions, meals and transfers to and from Calama airport.

Amboseli is the place to be if enormous herds of elephants silhouetted against Africa's highest peak is your idea of safari perfection — and this friendly, family-run camp makes a solid base for exactly that. Perched just outside Kimana Gate, Kibo delivers sweeping views of snow-capped Kilimanjaro from pretty much everywhere, including your tent's veranda first thing in the morning (coffee in hand, obviously). It's larger and livelier than your average tented camp, with a buzzy atmosphere that suits families and groups, plus good food served under the acacias and a pool for cooling off between game drives.