Safari destination · Serengeti National Park
Kogatende Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
The primary stage for the Great Migration’s dramatic Mara River crossings.
12 Hours
3 nights
Jul, Aug, Sep +1
Fly-in possible
About
About Kogatende Northern Serengeti (Mara River).
The primary stage for the Great Migration’s dramatic Mara River crossings. Kogatende is characterized by open woodlands and rolling hills that lead directly to the banks of the crocodile-infested Mara River. From July to October, this is the most action-packed area in all of Africa, offering a rugged yet ultra-premium safari experience far from the more crowded central plains.
Government fees
Fees at Kogatende Northern Serengeti (Mara River).
Pass-through to the Tanzanian government — paid directly to the authority on top of accommodation. We always itemise every line on our quotes. TDL applies on top at 1% of net room rate.
| Fee | Amount | Peak | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Concession Fee | $59.00 | $70.80 | Per person / night |
| Adult Entry Fee | $70.80 | $82.60 | Per person / day |
| Child Concession Fee | $11.80 | — | Per person / night |
| Child Entry Fee | $23.60 | — | Per person / day |
| TDL (Tanzania Development Levy) | 1% of room | — | Per room / night |
| Vehicle Fee | $17.70 | — | Per vehicle / day (24-hour permit) |
Getting there
Drive times to other destinations.
Approximate dry-season drive times in a private 4×4. Legs marked as productive game viewing are themselves part of the safari experience. Long legs that need an overnight midway, or transfers we always fly, are flagged in the note column.
| Destination | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lamai Northern Serengeti | 1 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Seronera Central Serengeti | 5 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Ndutu Ngorongoro Conservation | 7 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Grumeti Western Serengeti | 7 hr 30 min | Two-day drive (overnight in Seronera) or fly |
| Ngorongoro Crater | 8 hr 30 min | Game-viewing drive |
| Karatu | 9 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Lake Manyara National Park | 10 hr 30 min | Two-day drive (overnight in Seronera) or fly |
| Tarangire National Park | 11 hrs | Game-viewing drive |
| Arusha City | 12 hrs | Transit drive |
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Seasons
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Month-by-month calendar. Where the migration is each month.
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Common questions
Tanzania safari FAQ.
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