SafariMarch 2026
Planning the Northern Circuit from Arusha
A practical guide to staging your safari days, when to leave, what to pack, and where to rest before the long drives north.
Read the StoryNjiro · Arusha · TanzaniaStay Better than a Hotel,
Stay Better than a Hotel,
Stay at Olive Homes...
Boutique serviced apartments in the heart of Arusha, designed for comfort, privacy, and peace of mind.
Welcome to Olive HomesThe comfort of a home,
The comfort of a home,
held with the care of a hotel.
Boutique serviced apartments in the heart of Arusha - designed for comfort, privacy, and peace of mind.
The CollectionFive residences,
Five residences,
one quiet idea.
Each apartment is named for a stone, fully furnished, with comfortable living areas, dining spaces, well-appointed bedrooms and full kitchens.
Services & AmenitiesEverything considered,
Everything considered,
nothing in the way.
01
Daily Housekeeping
Discreet, attentive service every day of your stay.
02
Fully Equipped Kitchens
Cook in, or let us arrange a private chef.
03
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Reliable connectivity throughout every residence.
04
Secure Parking
Gated, on-site parking for guests and partners.
05
Gardens & Grounds
A landscaped retreat in the calm of Njiro.
06
Concierge & Transfers
Airport pick-ups, safari logistics, anything.
Why Olive HomesWhy Stay at Olive Homes
Why Stay at Olive Homes
in Arusha?
A premium choice for serviced apartments in Arusha, kept with the precision of a hotel and the warmth of a home.
01
Prime Location in Arusha
Set in the residential calm of Njiro, minutes from Arusha city centre and the road to Serengeti.
02
Fully Furnished Apartments
Hotel-grade bedding, complete kitchens and considered living rooms, ready for arrival.
03
Hotel-Style Service
Daily housekeeping, concierge support and a single point of contact for every stay.
04
Fast, Reliable Wi-Fi
High-speed connectivity throughout, ideal for remote work and digital nomads.
05
Family Friendly Accommodation
Two and three bedroom layouts with cots, high chairs and quiet gardens.
06
Ideal for Safari Travellers
A composed Arusha base before and after the Northern Circuit.
07
Business Travel Ready
Workspaces, fast Wi-Fi and flexible long-stay terms for corporate guests.
08
Secure, On-Site Parking
Gated, on-site parking and 24-hour security for guests and partners.
Who We HostPerfect for Every
Perfect for Every
Type of Traveller.
From safari travellers to relocating professionals, our boutique apartments in Arusha are composed for the way you stay.
01
Safari Guests
A quiet Arusha residence before the road to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
02
Families
Spacious two and three bedroom apartments with kitchens, gardens and child-friendly extras.
03
Business Travellers
Corporate housing in Arusha with workspaces, fast Wi-Fi and reliable service.
04
Digital Nomads
Self catering apartments in Arusha for extended stays, with reliable connectivity.
05
Long Stay Visitors
Discounted long-stay rates from two weeks, kept like a home for the duration.
06
Relocating Professionals
A premium Arusha landing pad for expatriates and relocating families.
A House Held in LightMornings begin slowly.
Mornings begin slowly.
Evenings settle on the veranda.
Landscaped gardens, mature acacia, and quiet outdoor moments, the rhythm here is unhurried, and entirely your own.
Read Our StoryA Note from a Guest
"We arrived as guests and left, somehow, feeling we'd come back to a home we hadn't yet known."
, From the visitors' book
The JournalNotes from the house,
Notes from the house,
and from Arusha.
The HouseFebruary 2026
A morning in the gardens at Njiro
How the house wakes, the light through the acacia, breakfast on the veranda, and the slow ritual of an unhurried start.
Read the Story
ArushaJanuary 2026
Five quiet places to know in Arusha
Cafés, makers, and corners of the city we send our long-stay guests to, collected over years of living here.
Read the StoryThe AddressAt the threshold
At the threshold
of the wild.
Njiro places you minutes from Arusha city centre and within easy reach of the Northern Safari Circuit, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
20 minto Arusha Airport
45 minto Kilimanjaro Intl. Airport
2 hrsto Tarangire National Park
3 hrsto Ngorongoro Crater
Frequently AskedQuestions,
Questions,
answered.
A few of the things our guests most often ask. For anything else, a note to our concierge will be answered personally.
Ask the Concierge
book nowWhen you are ready,
When you are ready,
we will be too.
Send us your dates and a few words. We will write back, personally, with a residence that suits you.