Songa
Sprawled across a hillside in the Serengeti’s Kogatende region, Songa gazes out over a landscape that shifts from gentle undulation into the endless expanse of the park’s iconic savannahs. A camp that captures the spirit of adventure in canvas and vintage character, Songa is where the Great Migration's crossing season is experienced at its most raw. The wild doesn't whisper here — it surges. Hooves thunder across the plains and charge through fast-flowing waters, the drama of the crossings playing out center stage.
Where the circle of life takes center stage
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Reasons to fall in love with it
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Seamless access to the Mara River crossings
Set in the heart of the northern Serengeti, Songa puts you within striking distance of the Mara River. At the first word of a crossing, a short drive brings you straight to the action.
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The circle of life, unfiltered
The crossing season draws more than just the herds. Lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles lie in wait as the circle of life plays out on the banks of one of Africa's most storied rivers.
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Scenic setting
Facing east to the sunrise, Songa’s hillside perch in Kogatende offers sweeping views over the endless savannahs of the northern Serengeti.
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Flexible and private
At Songa, the wilderness is yours to explore entirely on your terms with your own private vehicle, your own guide, and your own schedule.
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See the Serengeti from above
Songa's position in the heart of the northern Serengeti makes it an ideal base for those looking to experience a hot air balloon safari — drift over the plains at dawn as the landscape wakes up below, and touch down to a picnic breakfast as the wild stirs around you.
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All-inclusive
Every stay is all-inclusive in the truest sense — meals and drinks, a private vehicle and guide, unlimited game drives, select cultural experiences, and transfers to and from airstrips. The details are taken care of; the wild is yours to explore.
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Signature Experiences
Songa sits in a land of contrasts and your guide will ensure you experience the best of both — from the charged anticipation of the crossings, when the herds gather at the riverbank and the air thickens with tension, to the stillness of the plains at sunset, when the Serengeti exhales.
A Closer Look at Songa
From the hillside, the Serengeti stretches out in every direction — and Songa's ten tented rooms are positioned to make the most of the view. Comfort within is key — each tent a place for restoration and reflection after action-packed days. Thoughtfully curated antiques lend the space a vintage feel, ensuring the spirit of adventure is never out of mind, while king beds fitted with bespoke linen, and steaming hot showers take care of the body.
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Your Accommodation
- 10 tented rooms with en suite bathrooms
- King and twin bed configurations available
- Vanity area and dressing room
- Mosquito Nets | Rainfall Shower | Twin Vanity | Safe | Laundry Service Available | Gym in a Basket
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Facilities & Amenities
- Private lounge and dining area
- Private al fresco dining area
- Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main areas and all rooms (please note that connection speed is variable)
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For Families
- Children aged 4 and older are welcome
- Tented rooms can accommodate up to 3 guests
- Children under 15 are required to share with an adult; a single bed can be arranged for children up to 15 years old (subject to availability; prior booking required)
- Guests aged 16 and over occupy their own rooms at adult rates
- All children on safari activities at the discretion of parents and guides
Location & Access
The camp is open from June 15 to January 10.
The closest airstrip, Kogatende Airstrip, is an approximately ±45-minute game drive transfer from the camp and is accessible through all scheduled local carriers (arrival and departure transfers are included).
GPS COORDINATES 1°41’05.64”S 34°55’20.95″E
Your Impact
Your stay at Songa makes a positive contribution to the communities we empower, the wildlife we protect, and to securing the legacy of Tanzania’s wild spaces for generations to come.
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