Kogatende Airtsrip
Kogatende Airstrip is situated along the banks of the Mara River, in the northern region of Serengeti National Park. The airfield provides convenient access to the park’s remote regions and is strategically located along the migration corridor, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests traverse the Mara River during the big migration. Kogatende airstrip is located 1 kilometer from both Klein’s and Bologonja gates of Serengeti National Park.
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SCHEDULE |
FARES IN USD |
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From |
To |
Depart |
Arrive |
Fares |
Taxes |
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| Arusha | Kogatende |
08:00 |
09:55 |
275 |
18 |
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Kogatende |
Arusha |
10:00 |
12:15 |
358 |
11 |
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| Dar |
10:00 |
13:10 |
633 |
11 |
High Season |
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| Dar |
10:00 |
15:20 |
633 |
11 |
Low and Mid-Season |
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| Grumeti |
10:00 |
10:25 |
259 |
11 |
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| Kilimanjaro |
10:00 |
13:10 |
402 |
11 |
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| Lobo |
10:00 |
TBA |
259 |
11 |
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| Manyara |
10:00 |
11.35 |
259 |
11 |
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| Ndutu |
10:00 |
TBA |
259 |
11 |
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| Sasakwa |
10:00 |
10:15 |
259 |
11 |
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| Seronera |
10:00 |
10:30 |
259 |
11 |
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| Tarime |
9:15 |
10:15 |
245 |
5 |
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| Zanzibar |
10:00 |
12:35 |
633 |
11 |
High Season |
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| Zanzibar |
10:00 |
14:35 |
633 |
11 |
Low and Mid-Season |
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The Flying Safari package to the Serengeti is advantageous due to the brief one-hour flight compared to the five to six-hour car trip from Arusha. With flights to the Serengeti widely accessible, a flying package safari can be booked for most camps and lodges. Traveling to the Serengeti is advisable for individuals seeking to experience wildlife drives in open-sided safari vehicles.
Rapidly accessing the Serengeti National Park without fatigue will enhance the true experience of this national park. It is the largest national park in Tanzania. The rich biodiversity in this area makes it one of the most frequented parks in the region. The park hosts the coveted wildebeest migration that occurs during the dry season, as these animals migrate to the adjacent Masai Mara game reserve in pursuit of more fertile grazing grounds.
Flights to the Serengeti provide the opportunity to visit Serengeti National Park year-round. During the wet season, you need not concern yourself about poor road conditions. Collaborate with your operator to ensure the payment of the necessary permits for park entry, as you will not be use any of the gates. The prerequisites will be verified prior to and upon arrival to Serengeti National Park. The prevalent airstrips in the Serengeti are Seronera (SEU), Kogatende (KOG), Sasakwa, Lobo (LOB), Ndutu (NDT), Kusini, Fort Ikoma, and Kirawira B Airstrip.
Flying from Kogatende Airstrip
Kogatende Airstrip is situated along the banks of the Mara River. This is located in the northern region of Serengeti National Park. This area of the park is secluded and tranquil. The region will provide an exceptional natural environment characterized by stunning landscapes and excellent wildlife observation opportunities. If you like to travel to Serengeti and immediately commence your game viewing, this is the appropriate airfield for you. Prominent destinations for flights include Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and Zanzibar. Coastal Aviation operates flights to and from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Selous, Ndutu, Mwanza, Fort Ikoma, Grumeti, Manyara, Kilimanjaro, Kogatende, Lobo, Sasakawa, Ruaha, Tarime, Zanzibar, and Entebbe.