The Kogatende Spectacular Migration Safari is one of Tanzania’s most sought-after wildlife experiences, focusing on the dramatic northern phase of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Between July and September, over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, gather in the Northern Serengeti around Kogatende and the Mara River. This period offers the best opportunity to witness the world-famous Mara River crossings, where vast herds brave crocodile-infested waters in their search for fresh grazing.
Located in the remote northern section of Serengeti National Park, Kogatende serves as the primary gateway to the Mara River crossing zone and is renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing, predator action, and breathtaking migration spectacles.
Why Visit Kogatende Between July and September?
July
- Herds begin arriving in Northern Serengeti.
- First major Mara River crossings occur.
- Large concentrations of wildebeest gather along riverbanks.
- Excellent predator sightings.
August
- Peak migration season.
- Most reliable Mara River crossing opportunities.
- Thousands of wildebeest cross daily at various points.
- High predator activity and dramatic wildlife encounters.
September
- Massive herds remain concentrated around Kogatende.
- Frequent crossings between Tanzania and Kenya.
- Excellent game viewing with fewer crowds than August.
Ideal month for photography enthusiasts.
Extreme African Wonders offers personalized and locally guided adventures, specializing in Kilimanjaro trekking, wildlife safaris, and beach getaways. With a deep understanding of Tanzania’s landscapes and culture, we ensure authentic, safe, and memorable experiences.
We offer all the major Kilimanjaro routes including Machame, Marangu, Lemosho, Rongai, and Northern Circuit. Our team helps you choose the best route based on your fitness level, schedule, and preferences.
Yes, our Tanzania safari packages are all-inclusive, covering park entry fees, comfortable lodges or tented camps, meals, and professional guides. We tailor everything to match your travel style and budget.
Absolutely! Many clients enjoy combining a Kilimanjaro trek with a Serengeti safari or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar. We offer seamless multi-destination packages that suit both adventure seekers and leisure travelers.
Safety is our top priority. Our experienced guides are Wilderness First Responders, and we conduct daily health checks, carry oxygen cylinders, and have a high summit success rate. You're in good hands.
The best time for Kilimanjaro treks is January–March and June–October. These months also offer excellent wildlife viewing in national parks. Zanzibar is great year-round, especially during the dry seasons.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
Make your dream trip come true with Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris
At Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris, you can customizeize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!
Itinerary
| Start | Arusha (Day 1) |
| Day 2 | Tarangire NP |
| Day 3 | Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) |
| Day 4 | Ngorongoro Highlands |
| Day 5 | Ngorongoro Crater |
| End | Arusha (Day 5) |
Arrival
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 :
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by aExtreme African Wonders representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Arusha Planet Lodge which is nestled in the heart of Arusha, will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape awaiting for your safari adventure.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
- Meals at own expense
- Drinks not included
Day 2:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be picked up from your lodgings in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we’ll pass many Maasais in their colourful dresses walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkey carts. Tarangire, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our state-of-the-art safari jeep, we’ll experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and life-giving Tarangire River. Endeavour to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching, relaxing in the trees above.
After our extensive game drive experiencing the varied sights and sounds of the wilderness, we will drive you to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Best Time ToVisitJuly to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High SeasonJune to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best WeatherJune to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Lodge in Karatu
- Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 3 :
Karatu to Ndutu
After breakfast, we leave Karatu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area and here we’ll start the game drive for this day with special attention to the great migration.
The great migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January, it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.
Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 4 :
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will enjoy the last game drive in Ndutu Area. Late in the afternoon, we will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site formed millions of years ago with the massive explosion of a volcano once higher than Kilimanjaro is 610m deep and covers roughly 304sq km. It has a dense animal population of approximately 25 000 ungulates. After a final game drive in Ndutu, you will drive to your accommodation at the crater rim for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
- Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 5 :
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, we will descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. We will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and perhaps if we are lucky, black rhino through the grass. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha.
Main Destination:
Best Time ToVisitJune to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High SeasonMost of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best WeatherJune to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
Make your dream trip come true with Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris
At Extreme African Wonders Tours & Safaris, you can customizeize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!
Why Choose Extreme African Wonders?
Unmatched Service Excellence
Swift & Attentive Communication
Dedicated Tanzania Specialists
On-Ground Experts Living in Tanzania
Elite Safari Guiding Professionals
Fair & Competitive Pricing
Highly Rated Private Safari Journeys
Itinerary
| Start | Arusha (Day 1) |
| Day 2 | Tarangire NP |
| Day 3 | Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) |
| Day 4 | Ngorongoro Highlands |
| Day 5 | Ngorongoro Crater |
| End | Arusha (Day 5) |
Arrival
- You’ll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 :
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by aExtreme African Wonders representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Arusha Planet Lodge which is nestled in the heart of Arusha, will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape awaiting for your safari adventure.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
- Meals at own expense
- Drinks not included
Day 2:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be picked up from your lodgings in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we’ll pass many Maasais in their colourful dresses walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkey carts. Tarangire, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our state-of-the-art safari jeep, we’ll experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and life-giving Tarangire River. Endeavour to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching, relaxing in the trees above.
After our extensive game drive experiencing the varied sights and sounds of the wilderness, we will drive you to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Best Time ToVisitJuly to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High SeasonJune to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best WeatherJune to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Lodge in Karatu
- Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 3 :
Karatu to Ndutu
After breakfast, we leave Karatu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu Area and here we’ll start the game drive for this day with special attention to the great migration.
The great migration herds aggregate close to Lake Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to April, here they find fresh food and big predators waiting for them. From January, it is the beginning of the calving season for wildebeests.
Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 4 :
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will enjoy the last game drive in Ndutu Area. Late in the afternoon, we will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site formed millions of years ago with the massive explosion of a volcano once higher than Kilimanjaro is 610m deep and covers roughly 304sq km. It has a dense animal population of approximately 25 000 ungulates. After a final game drive in Ndutu, you will drive to your accommodation at the crater rim for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
- Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 5 :
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, we will descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see while on safari in Tanzania for its high density of wild animals. We will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and perhaps if we are lucky, black rhino through the grass. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha.
Main Destination:
Best Time ToVisitJune to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High SeasonMost of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best WeatherJune to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
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Make your dream trip come true with Extreme African Wonders
Unmatched Service Excellence
Swift & Attentive Communication
Dedicated Tanzania Specialists
On-Ground Experts Living in Tanzania
Elite Safari Guiding Professionals
Fair & Competitive Pricing
Highly Rated Private Safari Journeys
