Outpost Lodge

Tucked in a leafy residential pocket of Arusha, just a 20-minute walk from the city center. You’re a 5-minute drive from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Arusha Clock Tower, with the Natural History Museum, Arusha Golf Course and other sights close by. Arusha Airport (ARK) is about 10.1 km away and Kilimanjaro Intl. (JRO) about 49.2 km (preferred).

Opened in 1994, this unpretentious lodge began as the home of conservationist Bernhard Grzimek and keeps a warm, lived-in vibe. There are 27 guestrooms with daily housekeeping, in-room safes, coffee/tea makers and showers with complimentary toiletries. Expect a big garden, relaxed common areas and a pool-side atmosphere that feels like a home away from home.

Outdoor pool, terrace and expansive garden for slow mornings and sundown drinks. Barbecue area and banquet hall for gatherings, a bar/lounge and snack bar/deli for quick bites. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, free on-site self-parking and satellite TV round out the basics — plus 24-hour front desk service.

Conference hall and meeting/presentation facilities make this a practical choice for small events. Luggage storage, laundry services and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours for a surcharge) are on hand to keep business easy.

On-site restaurant and a garden café serve guests, with a bar/lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.