Tarangire Osupuko Lodge is a mid-range accommodation located on the south-western end of Tarangire National Park within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area. The lodge is nestled on its own private reserve bordering Tarangire National Park, conveniently situated within driving distance from Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. It overlooks Tarangire National Park through which the wildlife-attracting Tarangire River runs, positioned on a north-south ridge commanding lengthy views of the Tarangire River about half a mile away.
Rooms
The lodge consists of 12 spacious en-suite bungalows/cottages designed as refined Maasai huts with grass-thatched roofs blending African cultural theme with modern comfort. Rooms feature large windows offering good views of wildlife grazing right in front, private wooden balconies/patios with chairs and tables perfect for sunrises, handcrafted furniture, aesthetic décor, comfortable beds with clean washed bedding, and inside and outside showers (some with views across the Great Rift Valley). Rooms include flushing toilets, hot/cold showers and bathtubs, mosquito nets, hair dryers, sitting areas, verandas, and are available in different categories: standard, deluxe, executive, with single, double, or triple room options.
Facilities & Dining
Facilities include a restaurant serving continental and African-inspired meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in main dining rooms and outdoor diner deck with views of the plains, a well-stocked bar and lounge with soft and hard drinks overlooking Lake Burunge and plains, a welcoming outdoor swimming pool for cooling down on hot days, campfires providing warmth to visitors, a library, array of games, craft shop with African craft gifts, laundry services, WiFi available at the lodge, ample parking space, solar energy, and airport pickup/drop-off services. The huge veranda is perfect for sunrises and the comfortable couch for sunsets.
Activities
The lodge offers various excursions including night game drives, early morning footprint walks, nature walks led by professional wildlife ranger, bush lunches, game drives, biking through Kakoi village, and Maasai village visits where guests can see dancing and wedding arrangements, learn bead making, and taste goat BBQ. Night game drives are particularly popular, and the lodge provides opportunities to experience Tarangire's diverse birds and big game animals through guided activities.
About
Tarangire Osupuko Lodge is ideal for travelers seeking mid-range accommodation with stylish Maasai hut-themed rooms, those wanting comfort and practical amenities close to park gates, guests who appreciate good views of the park from rooms' long wide windows, and visitors looking for wilderness setting with excellent comfort. The lodge suits travelers wanting to experience pure safari luxury while enjoying exceptional comfort, those interested in Maasai culture combined with modern amenities, and guests seeking convenient access to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro.
Destination
Tanzania Safaris
Style
Lodge
