A luxury tented camp among acacia trees at Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, about 1.5 km from the airstrip and close to the Mara River crossings.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp sits among tortilis and acacia trees at Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, about 1.5 km — five minutes’ drive — from Kogatende airstrip. Kogatende is at the heart of the Mara River crossing area, where the Great Migration arrives from around July and the herds make their dramatic plunges across the river.
The location makes the most of every day. Arriving by light aircraft, you are in camp within minutes, and the river crossing points are close by, so you spend your time watching wildlife rather than driving.
The camp’s luxury tents come in double and twin layouts. Each has comfortable beds with mosquito nets, floor-to-ceiling drapes, bedside lamps, an en-suite bathroom, a seating area, an in-room safe and a private porch looking out over the bush. Wildlife such as zebra, wildebeest and mongoose often wanders close to camp.
The main tent is the stylish heart of Ole Serai, with leather seating and chandeliers — an unexpected touch of elegance in the wilderness. Meals are served here, and guests consistently rate the food well. Wi-Fi is available, laundry is offered, and the team arranges private sundowners, honeymoon touches and cultural activities such as Maasai fire-lighting and Swahili lessons.
Because wildlife moves freely through the unfenced camp, guests are escorted after dark.
Tents with floor-to-ceiling drapes, bedside lamps and a comfortable double bed with a mosquito net. Each has an en-suite bathroom, a seating area and a private porch where you can watch zebra and wildebeest graze nearby.
Twin-bedded tents with the same comforts — ideal for friends, family members or travellers who prefer separate beds.
Leather seating and chandeliers in the main tent — elegance in the wilderness.
Consistently well-rated food served in the main tent.
Available at camp for keeping in touch.
Special arrangements for couples on request.
Meals are served in the main tent, a stylish space of leather seats and chandeliers, and guests consistently rate the food well. After a long day at the river, dinner here is a relaxed, convivial affair.
During migration season, early starts are common, and the team can prepare breakfast and lunch to take with you so you can stay at the crossing points as long as the herds are gathering. Private sundowners can be arranged out in the bush. Let us know about any dietary needs and we will pass them to the camp.
The camp is about 1.5 km — five minutes’ drive — from Kogatende airstrip, which is served by light aircraft from Arusha and from the central Serengeti. That makes it one of the most convenient camps in the north.
By road, the northern Serengeti is a long drive from the central areas, but a rewarding one, with game viewing along the way. We plan your route, whether by air or road, to make the most of your time near the river.
July to October is the classic time for the Mara River crossings, when the Great Migration moves through the northern Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Herd movements vary each year with the rains, so we check the latest reports before confirming your dates.
Outside migration season, the north is quiet and green, with good resident wildlife and very few vehicles — a peaceful time to experience this beautiful corner of the park.
Close to the Mara River crossing points in the heart of the northern Serengeti.
More time for game viewing and less time on the road.
Leather seating and chandeliers in the bush.
Maasai fire-lighting and Swahili lessons with the team.
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At Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, about 1.5 km — five minutes’ drive — from Kogatende airstrip.
Yes — Kogatende is at the centre of the Mara River crossing area, typically from July to October.
Luxury double and twin tents with en-suite bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling drapes, a seating area, an in-room safe and a private porch.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available at camp.
No swimming pool is listed — the focus is on the river and the wildlife.
Yes — honeymoon touches and private sundowners can be arranged on request.
Tell us your dates and we will check availability and build a personalised Tanzania itinerary around your stay.
