Kogatende area of Serengeti is one of the most scenic areas of the park characterized by the Mara river. Tall acacia trees, savanna grassland, Kopjes and so much more. Its nestled in between Masai Mara game reserve and Serengeti national park. Kogatende area doesn’t only offer excellent wildlife watching and picturesque landscapes but also birding and photographing opportunities.
Wildlife watching
Kogatende area is one of the best places to visit at Serengeti national park. This is where the great Mara river is located with its banks teeming up with abundant wildlife. From late June to early September. The Mara river crossings are the highlight of the great wildebeest migration safari attracting thousands of visitors annually.
The best way to get full insight of the Kogatende area is by using a hot air balloon safari for breathtaking views and a thrilling wildlife watching experience. The balloon safaris often end with a bush breakfast or sun downers.
Some of the resident wildlife you can spot all year round at Kogatende region include crocodiles, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, topis, elands, water-bucks, bush bucks, serval cats, hippos, gazelles, buffaloes and many others.
Best time to visit
Kogatende area of Serengeti can be visited all year round for general wildlife watching. But the best months are from July to August when migration herds are present in the area and the river crossings take place.
Where to stay
Acacia seronera luxury camp, Acacia migration camp, Acacia central camp, Nyikani migration camp, Lamai Serengeti lodge, elewana serengeti migration camp, Kogatende green camp, Serengeti north wilderness camp, ole serai luxury camp, Lobo wildlife lodge, ikoma tented camp, aurari camp, Gnu mara river, mara kati kati tented camp, sayari camp, songa tented camp, ubuntu camp, lemala mara camp, mara under canvas, esirai camp, lemala kuria hilla and kirurumu serengeti camp among the rest.
How to get there
Kogatende area of Serengeti national park can be accessed by road. But the easiest way is to fly into Kogatende airstrip or Lobo airstrip and then drive to your accommodation.
