Crater Lake Lodge is situated in a private game sanctuary on "Ndabibi Estate" - the Maasai word for Clover, the land used to be owned by Gilbert Colville and his wife, Diana (later to become Lady Delamere) whose life has been made famous through books and films about Kenya in the 1930's. Some guests say they can still feel her presence as she rides her favorite horse down to the lake Naivasha. Crater Lake Camp Hotel is run by Jan Goldson, whose superb personality and perfect understanding of Crater Lake's needs, make a guests stay at the lake an unbelievable experience.

Crater Lake Lodge Hotel is magical escape less than 2 hours drive from Nairobi; the Crater Lake tented camp is set inside a bush at a private sanctuary. It is situated at 6,300 feet at the bottom of an extinct volcano on the shores of the green soda lake. Treat yourself by taking a magical safari in kenya to a quiet and tranquil place, a secret holiday destination known to just a few. Hidden on the shores of a deep volcanic lake, Crater Lake Tented Camp is one of the most peaceful, memorable back-to-nature experiences you will ever have.

Tucked away in a hidden corner of Kenya's Great Rift Valley, Crater Lake Lodge offers a stirring encounter with wild Africa. This magical lakeside lodge is the perfect stopover en route to the Nakuru and the Masai Mara game parks, as well as a romantic getaway by itself.  At Crater Lake, the wild world of Africa meets the refined elegance of the colonial era in an utterly enchanting location. Here, you can sip chilled champagne and dine on the finest cordon bleu cuisine under the watchful gaze of genet cats and Colobus monkeys. After dinner, the expert trackers will transport you to another world among the hippos, giraffes and leopards that call the Camp's private game sanctuary home. As the custodian of an important swath of African wilderness, Crater Lake camp strives to uphold the highest social and environmental standards.

The Camp employs its staff from neighboring communities, and leases part of its game sanctuary for sustainable woodlots. A dedicated team of rangers working in close cooperation with the Kenya Wildlife Service strictly monitors the sanctuary itself. The camp recently established its own community development trust, the Crater Lake Action Network (CLAN), which is raising funds to fence the sanctuary as part of the wildlife corridor around Lake Naivasha

The Crater Camp is built on the shores of green volcanic lake in the bottom of an old volcanic crater. The Crater is 87 hectares in extent and the lake takes up 14 hectares of this area, rated the 'Best Tented Camp' in Kenya and 'Best Weekend Getaway', the Crater Lake Lodge has also gained the reputation of being among the most romantic camps in Kenya. It is an exciting two hours drive from the capital city -Nairobi. The Crater Lake Lodge fits easily into this natural paradise in keeping with its owner's conservation ethic, the ten tented bandas have been built entirely from their environs, with pillars and stairways of finely-carved acacia set on foundations inlaid with chunks of glinting obsidian.

Crater Lake camp Naivasha's each tent occupies its own clearing, with secluded veranda offering spectacular views across the lake. The tents are a picture of rustic sophistication, with elegant four-poster beds and reproduction furniture combined with modern ensuite bathrooms in a charming, comfortable blend of old and new. Five of the tents at Crater Lake Camp have single beds, five doubles; two are solid bandas', with bunk-beds available for children. No noise - just the twittering of birds and the sound of the acacias blowing in the African wind. Sleep soundly in cozy tents under a sparkling night sky, and wake up to the chattering of Columbus monkeys. No hustle or bustle just delicious home cooked food, long walks through the bush and the soft light of kerosene lanterns. Each of the double tents has a private veranda and a glorious view of the lake.

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