Highlights

• Front-row position for the Mara River crossings in Kogatende, northern Serengeti
• Private vehicle and private guide included for every booking, with no fixed game-drive schedule
• Hillside setting above the plains with east-facing views across the savannah at sunrise
• Ten tented rooms plus a family cottage, intimate scale by Serengeti standards
• Hot-air balloon flights at dawn and bush picnics arranged by in-camp chefs

You Should Know

• Children aged four and older are welcome
• The camp sits in the northern Serengeti, so timing matters: Mara River crossings typically run July to October
• Concession fees are charged separately, per person per night
• Premium wines, Champagne, spirits, gratuities and phone calls are not included
• Laundry service is complimentary daily; additional transfers cost extra

The Details

Location

Songa stands in the rolling hills of Kogatende, where the northern Serengeti narrows toward the Mara River. The camp's east-facing hillside position sets it apart from camps on the plains below, with golden light spilling across the savannah at first light. The nearest airstrip is Kogatende, and transfers in and out are included.

The location is built around one thing: proximity to the Great Migration's river crossings. From July through October the herds mass on the Mara's banks before plunging into fast water patrolled by crocodiles, and Songa puts guests close enough to be in position when the dust rises.

Rooms

There are eight tented rooms with ensuite bathrooms and one generously sized family cottage, also ensuite. Interiors lean on natural tones and textures, lifted by bright geometric patterns drawn from local culture. King or twin bed configurations are available, each tent fitted with mosquito nets, a rainfall shower, twin vanity and a safe. Laundry is included daily. Wi-Fi reaches both the main areas and the guest tents.

Dining

Meals and drinks are included, covering house wines, beers, local spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water. The camp runs private al fresco dining and a private lounge area. Out on game drives, chefs prepare picnic spreads that the guide sets up at a scenic spot, whether that is a bush breakfast after an early start or a long lunch between sightings.

Activities

Every booking comes with a private vehicle and private guide, so the day runs on your schedule rather than a shared one. Unlimited game drives work the banks of the Mara River and the open savannah beyond, tracking the Migration's progress and the predators that follow it. Hot-air balloon flights lift off at dawn for a view of the herds from above, and sundowners mark the end of the day out on the plains. Select cultural experiences are also included.

Price Includes

• All meals and drinks, including house wines, beers, local spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water
• Private safari vehicle and private guide for each booking
• Unlimited game drives with picnic meals
• Daily laundry service
• Wi-Fi in main areas and guest tents
• Transfers to and from Kogatende airstrip
• Tourism Development Levy (1% per person per night)