Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport to the Family-Run Boutique Outpost Lodge in Arusha

Arusha - The Outpost Lodge is a wonderfully cozy, family-operated boutique hotel nestled in a leafy residential area of Arusha. It offers a serene and lush oasis of tranquility in Tanzania’s largest tourism hub, featuring a swimming pool and a restaurant that serves culinary delights crafted from the freshest and finest ingredients, accompanied by warm hospitality.
Located just a short distance from the vibrant Arusha city center and only an hour’s drive from Kilimanjaro Airport, the Outpost Lodge is the ideal place to refresh your mind, body, and spirit amidst the harmonious blend of nature and city life after a long international flight, before embarking on your safari adventure the following day.
While in Arusha, you can either unwind by the swimming pool or explore the bustling city filled with friendly locals and vibrant sights and sounds.

Journey through the Ngorongoro Conservancy and Arrive in the Heart of the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park - Departing from Arusha in the morning, you will reach Heritage Camps and Lodges Luxury Tented Camp in the afternoon, situated in the heart of the Serengeti. This is the perfect starting point for your safari adventure, offering experiences that will be cherished for a lifetime.

The Serengeti National Park, meaning endless plains in the Maasai language, is one of the world’s most renowned wilderness areas, Tanzania’s oldest national park, and a continuous source of inspiration for every creative soul who visits, including wildlife photographers and filmmakers.

The Serengeti is truly a magical destination that is essential for any safari itinerary. Due to the logistics of reaching the park, a minimum of two nights is highly recommended.

Please note that Hot Air Balloon and walking trail activities can be arranged at an additional cost. Kindly inform us in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate your preferences.

Action-Packed Safari in the Serengeti: Lions, Leopards, Hippo Pool, Cheetah, Ungulates, and Elephants

Serengeti National Park - Spend an entire day exploring the wildlife wonders of the Serengeti, promising an unforgettable experience.

Guided by our safari experts, they will listen to your specific interests and create a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs, using their knowledge of the land to locate the animals you are most eager to see.

Our well-trained and highly knowledgeable safari guides will answer any questions you may have about the animal behavior you are observing, acting as a bridge between you and the natural world.

Afterwards, you will return happily exhausted to your accommodation for a refreshing sundowner. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations, and for good reason. With its vast open plains, stunning wildlife, and rich cultural heritage, it’s a place where you can truly experience the rugged beauty and wild majesty of nature.

Ngorongoro Crater, a Wildlife Fishbowl, Including Black Rhino, Lions, Buffalo, and Hippo

Ngorongoro Crater - The Ngorongoro Crater is a true wildlife fishbowl, filled with a diverse array of animals. It is the hollowed-out remains of a shield volcano that once stood taller than Mount Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa, which erupted two million years ago to create the 21-kilometer-wide national park we cherish today.

The main attraction of the Ngorongoro Crater is the incredibly rare black rhino population of over fifty individuals, supported by the year-round water supply and lush vegetation due to the volcanic soil, along with one of the densest predator populations in the world, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.

Lunch will be enjoyed at a picnic site beside a hippo pool, allowing you to eat a sandwich right next to some resting hippos, which is as incredible as it sounds!

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-visit for anyone wanting the chance to see all of the big five: leopard, rhino, buffalo, lion, and elephant.

Tarangire National Park: Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, and More, Before a Transfer to Arusha or the Airport

Tarangire National Park - This national park is often a favorite on the northern safari circuit outside of the Serengeti, as there is abundant wildlife around every corner.

Thanks to a diverse array of topography, which provides ample room for various plant and tree species to thrive, a wide range of herbivores is attracted to the area. This is why Tarangire National Park is known as the “Home of the Elephants” in Tanzania, along with many other species, including buffalo, eland, gemsbok, zebra, wildebeest, and more. Naturally, this attracts predators that closely follow their prey, such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, servals, jackals, and more.

After visiting Tarangire National Park, you will depart in the afternoon to be transferred back to the airport, either to catch a flight to Zanzibar or an international flight elsewhere, or we will drop you off at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

When envisioning an African Safari adventure, many people’s thoughts drift to the Serengeti, with its captivating scenes of megafauna freely wandering the vast African plains. Spanning fifteen thousand square kilometers of national park, it is a paradise for animal enthusiasts, brought to life by numerous wildlife documentaries capturing the park’s dynamic animal interactions over the past eighty years, including those by the renowned naturalist, David Attenborough.

The Serengeti is indeed a magical destination that should be included in any safari itinerary. Given the logistics involved in reaching the park, it is highly recommended to plan for at least a two-night stay.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.