Olduvai Camp

Granite boulders are incorporated into the architecture of the camp – not just as a novel feature but as an integral part of its structure. The protruding walls, thatched roofs and wooden decks contort to accommodate the geography, with open sides overlooking the plains. There are two restaurants, one of which seats 40 guests, the other an intimate ten. Outdoors, the fire pit has uninterrupted skyward views. A steep path up a kopjie leads to a lookout with 360-degree vistas.

Again, the camp's layout takes its cues from the geography. The 17 tents are accessed from a single path that encircles the camp, and a path that cuts through a threshold of grass. Climb a few stone steps to your shaded veranda, and fold back the canvas doors to reveal an open-plan double room with concrete floors. Behind the bed is a dressing area, and the bathroom (hot showers, flush toilets). Most tents sleep two, one sleeps three, another four.

During the migration, the plains throng with wildebeest, zebra and a smattering of antelope. Predators are constantly in attendance – cheetah and lion, especially, stalk the weaklings. Game drives are astonishing, but so are walks with Masai guides and visiting a Masai village. While the camp isn't specifically geared to children, kids tend to love it. The diversity of activities (fossil hunting, spear throwing, rock climbing, drawing genets out of hiding at dinner time) make it an ideal family camp.