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Northern Circuit · Tanzania · East Africa Safari Guides

Serengeti — Northern (Lamai / Kogatende)

August at the Mara River is the Serengeti at full pitch — animals stacked

The Case for This Place

August at the Mara River is the Serengeti at full pitch — animals stacked on the northern bank, crocodiles waiting below, the crossing imminent and inevitable.
Kogatende receives fewer vehicles than any other major crossing point.
The northern Serengeti is where the migration reaches its highest expression.

Best Season
Aug – Oct
Year-round accessible
Wildlife Density
Ultra-High
Diverse · Undisturbed
Walking Safari
Ranger-led
Ranger-led · Expert guidance
Best For
Milestone Honeymoon Couple Solo
Aug – Oct
Peak Mara River Crossing Season
50+
Crossings Possible in a 3-Day Stay
2,500+
Nile Crocodiles in the Mara System
6hrs
Drive from Central Serengeti to Lamai
Where You Rest

Lodges & Camps — Serengeti — Northern (Lamai / Kogatende)

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
Olakira Migration Camp
When to Visit

Seasonal Intelligence

Best
July – September
Dry season — optimal game viewing
Clear skies and cool mornings
Peak conditions for walking safaris
Good
October – December
Short rains refresh the landscape
Fewer visitors — deeper immersion
Migratory birds arrive in numbers
Best
January – February
Short dry spell within the green season
Emerald landscapes and exceptional light
Calving season and flamingo flocks at peak
Mixed
March – May
Long rains — some tracks impassable
Near-zero visitor numbers
Reserved for those who require absolute quiet
Journeys That Include This Destination

Serengeti — Northern (Lamai / Kogatende) — in context

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Coming Soon

Itinerary arriving 2027

This journey is being crafted. Speak with us directly to build something precise.

Coming Soon

Itinerary arriving 2027

This journey is being crafted. Speak with us directly to build something precise.

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