Jan
Green seasonGreen-season landscapes and migratory birds.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Kogatende
Serengeti, Tanzania · National park
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Wellworth Collection · Source ↗
All inclusive (AI)
Breakfast, Lunch and 5 more
16 tents
Luxury Double Tent, Luxury Twin Tent
All ages welcome
By air
30 min from Kogatende Airstrip
From about A$2,520
per room / night
Overview
About Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Kogatende
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Kogatende sits among acacia trees in the northern Serengeti, on a corridor used by the Great Migration. Its 16 tents come in double and twin configurations, with covered verandas, viewing decks and en-suite bathrooms that look towards the surrounding landscape. A shared lounge, bar and library give you places to unwind between outings. The All Inclusive stay covers three meals, selected drinks and a daily laundry allowance. July to October brings the migration period in Kogatende; the camp closes in April and May.
“A comfortable northern Serengeti base for migration-focused travellers who want tented rooms, outdoor viewing space and meals taken care of, with a shared lounge for quieter hours in camp.”
Best for
PhotographersLuxury seekersFamilies
Known for
What you can expect to see
The migration
A northern Serengeti setting on a Great Migration corridor, with the Kogatende migration period running from July to October.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Selected beverages
- Laundry up to US$15 per person per day
- Wi-Fi
- Covered veranda
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Library
- Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Viewing deck
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Luxury Double Tent11 at camp · Covered veranda, Viewing deck, En-suite bathroom, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Floor-standing fan
- Luxury Twin Tent5 at camp · Covered veranda, Viewing deck, En-suite bathroom, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Floor-standing fan
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kogatende Airstrip
- 30 min transfer
- Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Kogatende
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Kogatende Airstrip
- Transfers
- The transfer between Kogatende Airstrip and camp takes 30 minutes.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Closed
- May: Closed
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonGreen-season landscapes and migratory birds.
Mar
Green seasonGreen-season landscapes and migratory birds.
Apr
ClosedThe camp is closed.
May
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Jun
GoodDry-season conditions favour wildlife viewing.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Northern Kogatende migration period.
The northern Serengeti migration period falls in the dry season.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Northern Kogatende migration period.
The northern Serengeti migration period falls in the dry season.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Northern Kogatende migration period.
The northern Serengeti migration period falls in the dry season.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Northern Kogatende migration period.
The northern Serengeti migration period falls in the dry season.
Nov
Green seasonGreen-season landscapes and migratory birds.
Dec
Green seasonGreen-season landscapes and migratory birds.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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