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Songa sits on a hillside in Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, within reach of the Mara River. Canvas accommodation and broad views make it a camp to consider for a northern safari, with the migration season an important part of the planning.
Our approach is to allow enough time for both river-country drives and wider wildlife exploration. A crossing should be a possibility rather than the only measure of a successful day. Songa is worth comparing with nearby camps on the quality of the overall stay, the room layout and your preferred style of guiding.
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Accommodation
There are ten en-suite tented rooms with king or twin bedding, rainfall showers and dressing space. Vintage furnishings give the interiors a traditional safari character. Children from four are accepted, and an additional child’s bed can be requested subject to room capacity.
Food & drink
Outdoor meals and bush picnics let you make more of the setting. We suggest arranging a picnic on a longer drive rather than returning to camp simply for lunch. Share dietary requirements before travelling, and discuss special dinners when we put together your stay.
What to do
Game drives use a private guide and vehicle. Balloon safaris, picnic lunches and sundowners can also be arranged. We suggest balancing time near the river with drives across the surrounding plains: waiting at a single crossing point for an entire stay can mean missing other wildlife.
Planning your stay
Allow three or four nights as a northern Serengeti base. On a longer safari, we may pair it with central or eastern Serengeti, or combine it with Ngorongoro before flying north. We build the route around the month and overall trip length, avoiding unnecessary road transfers when a flight gives you more useful safari time.
The right fit
Travellers drawn to a tented northern Serengeti stay, particularly couples and photographers happy to spend substantial time out with their guide.
The published operating season is 15 June to 10 January. Kogatende Airstrip is roughly a 45-minute game drive away. River crossings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed for any date.
Useful to know
Yes, in the Kogatende area, with access to the Mara River.
No. Herd movements and river crossings vary; we plan a balanced wildlife stay rather than promise a specific event.
Ten tented rooms. Bedding and any extra-bed arrangement should be agreed for your booking.
We recommend three or four nights to give the northern Serengeti enough time within the journey.
Tailor-made Tanzania
We will help you compare the setting, rooms and activities with the alternatives for your dates.
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