Crater Lake Lodge Naivasha 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. The Crater Lake hotel was voted the Best Tented Camp' in Kenya and the Crater Lake Lodge has also gained the reputation of being among the most romantic hotel in Kenya. The Crater Lake lodge is situated in a private game sanctuary on "Ndabibi Estate". 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.

Today, Crater Lake Camp 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. Treat yourself by taking a magical Kenya safari 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. You would never know that Crater Lake is just two hours drive from Nairobi. Located in Kenya's magnificent Rift Valley, the Camp is tucked away behind the expansive waters of Lake Naivasha, right in the heart of "White Mischief" and "Happy Valley" country.

It is the ideal stop over between safaris or the perfect place for a quiet weekend or a romantic interlude. No traffic, 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 colobus monkeys. No hustle or bustle - just delicious home-cooked food, long walks through the bush and the soft light of kerosene lanterns. 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 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.

Crate Lake Camp in Naivasha Kenya offers luxury tented accommodation on the tree lined shores of this unusual jade green volcanic lake .the walls of the crater encircle the camp and the lake ,giving an enclosed sense of privacy and isolation. To reach the camp you walk down attractively built rustic steps-a greet many of them  Built under giant fever tree and facing the lake are eight attractively furnished tents and two wooden bandas. The hotel accommodations are romantic and private .you climb stairs up to your spacious tent which is on a raised wooden platform has a thatched roof and nice stone bathroom. From the rocking chairs on your veranda and from your bed you look out towards the peaceful lake and the steep crater walls beyond. There are some particularly nice touches such as the use of carved acacia and chunks of obsidian in the constructions.

Colorful bed covers, decoratively painted clay pots and unusual roofs (thatch lined with Hessian) all add to the charm of the place .there are dressing downs in the bathroom and mineral water by the bed. The pleasant bar and dining area are fronted by a large open-sided veranda which looks out over the lake .there are chunky wooden chairs with big cushions and day beds for resting on the lawn. Guests can take a walk along the edge of the lake and there are wooden jetty with steps into the lake for those bent on the swim. The bird life is incredible-hosts of waders are in the shallows and swifts skim the water. At certain time of the year pink flamingos add a surreal touch to the vivid green of the lake. Black and white colobus monkeys cavort in the trees and wake you in the morning with their strange calls echoing over the water.

It is possible to take escorted walks on the plains of the historical Ndabibi estate-home to a variety of game including giraffe, eland and cheetah. Lady Dalamere and her two husbands are buried on a panoramic outcrop on the estate. An early morning walk (for the surefooted) around the rim of the crater offers lovely views over the plains and escarpments beyond and down into the peaceful crater below. Night game drives are also offered, Crater Lake camp is a wonderfully tranquil and romantic spot-a perfect place to slow down and recharge. Crater Lake offers classic escapes for special interest groups, including painting and astrology weekends, as well as ornithological outings with local experts.

The camp will prepare special romantic excursions – sundowners on the panoramic outcrop of Leopard Rock or a candlelit dinner on the lakeside jetty – while our safari vehicles can take you to the dramatic gorge of Hell’s Gate or the shimmering expanse of Lake Nakuru – home to more than half the world’s lesser flamingos. But for all its spectacular surroundings, visitors to Crater Lake often prefer to sit on their verandas overlooking what must be one of the most beautiful small lakes in creation. Our camp has been described as "Kenya’s most romantic tented camp" – and we challenge any couple not to fall in love all over again!

Crater Lake Hotel Accommodation
The spacious tents sit in secluded clearings in the lakeside forest with sweeping views over the flamingo-lined waters. Each tent is furnished with a giant four-poster bed, the finest furniture and an ensuite bathroom with piping hot shower. The new 'honeymoon tent' offers a sumptuous bedroom and a deep sunken bath looking over the lake through a giant stained-glass window.

Crater Lake Hotel Restaurant
• All meals are served in the main "mess tent", and are personally supervised by Jan who is well known for his soups, roasts and desserts - and generous helpings of everything.

Safari ideals around The Crater Lake Hotel Kenya
• At Crater Lake you are at peace with nature. The alkaline lake changes from blue to emerald green and back again with each passing hour, and is the nesting place for a myriad of birds - majestic fish eagles, busy weavers, cheeky robin chats, as well as ibis, kite, ducks, sunbirds, fire finches, and the tiny and colorful cordon bleu.
• During the day, or game drives at night: You could see giraffe, eland, bush buck, jackal, baboon, colobus and vervet monkeys, hyena, warthog, hippos, dik-dik, kongoni, duiker, serval, aadvark, badger or even leopard.
• Enjoy escorted walk safaris and nature walks around the crater or across the plains.
• Sundowners at Leopard Rock overlooking Crater Lake.