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Pool terrace of Mara Mara Tented Lodge with drinks at sunset

Northern Serengeti Lodges

Mara Mara Tented Lodge in the Northern Serengeti

The lodge sits on raised ground between Kogatende and the Lobo area in the northern Serengeti.

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Level
Premium
Location
Between Kogatende and Lobo, northern Serengeti
Rooms
20 tents and 4 bungalows with en-suite bathroom, incl. family rooms
Board
Full board
  • Terrace with table, chairs and views of the savannah
  • Tented bungalow in the wide savannah landscape of the Serengeti
  • Tented room with bed, mosquito net and terrace views

Key facts

LocationBetween Kogatende and Lobo, northern Serengeti
Distance to gate and airstrip24 km to Tabora B Gate · 30 minutes' drive from Kogatende Airstrip
Rooms20 tents and 4 bungalows with en-suite bathroom, incl. family rooms
BoardFull board
FacilitiesRestaurant, bar, lounge, fire pit, pool, solar power
Price level€€
SeasonJuly to October, Great Migration

Location and surroundings

Mara Mara Tented Lodge sits slightly elevated between the Kogatende region and the Lobo area in the north of Serengeti National Park. From the lodge, views stretch far across the savannah. The landscape alternates between open plains, acacia woodland and gentle hills, and several game-drive routes lead from the lodge into the northern Serengeti. Between July and October the Great Migration passes through the region.

You can find more accommodation in this region of the Serengeti on the Northern Serengeti lodges page.

Rooms and facilities

Mara Mara Tented Lodge consists of 20 tents and 4 bungalows with private bathrooms, including family rooms. You stay in a permanent tented suite with a solid roof, a spacious bathroom with a rain shower, comfortable beds and a private veranda overlooking the savannah. The interior is bright, with warm colours and African design elements. The central area houses a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a bar and a lounge. In the evening you gather around the fire pit, and the pool offers wide views across the landscape. Power is supplied by solar panels.

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Updated on October 11, 2026

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