Africa Safari Maasai Boma โ Stay Near Kogatende Gate, Northern Serengeti
From our perspective at Tanzania Safari Experience, Africa Safari Maasai Boma is one of the best accommodations located outside Serengeti National Park in the Northern Serengeti region. What makes it truly unique is its strategic location near the northern gates of the Serengeti, giving guests quick access to the famous Great Migration areas while avoiding the higher costs associated with staying inside the park.
One of the biggest advantages of this lodge is its location. Located just 15 minutes from Serengeti’s Klein’s Gate, Africa Safari Maasai Boma offers easy access to game drives in Northern Serengeti, including the famous Mara River crossing areas during the Great Migration season. This means guests can spend less time driving to the park and more time searching for wildlife.
We frequently recommend this property to travellers who want to experience Northern Serengeti and the Great Migration while keeping their safari budget under control. Since the lodge is located outside the national park, it can be an excellent option for those who do not want to spend more on accommodation inside the park and the additional concession-related costs that often come with it.
Africa Safari Maasai Boma occupies a remarkable location surrounded by some of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes. To the north lies Kenya’s Maasai Mara, to the west is Serengeti National Park, to the east is Lake Natron, and to the south is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Few accommodations can claim such a strategic position within this incredible wildlife ecosystem.
The property is designed to reflect traditional Maasai culture through authentic Maasai-style manyattas. These huts combine cultural character with modern comfort and are furnished with beautiful wooden furniture, comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms with European-style toilets, ceiling fans, and private balconies where guests can relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
The lodge offers manyattas for couples and small groups, as well as family units that can accommodate up to six guests. This makes it a great choice for families, friends, and couples exploring Northern Serengeti together.
Guests can also enjoy the restaurant, bar, and swimming pool after a day of wildlife viewing. In the evening, the campfire becomes the heart of the lodge, creating the perfect setting to share safari stories under the stars, just as the Maasai have gathered around fires for generations.
As your safari experts at Tanzania Safari Experience, we consider Africa Safari Maasai Boma one of the best value accommodations in Northern Serengeti. For travellers who want convenient access to the Great Migration, comfortable accommodation, authentic Maasai-inspired design, and lower overall safari costs, it is a property we confidently recommend.
๐ Location & Proximity
- Exact location: Ololosokwan, Ngorongoro District (GPS: 1ยฐ52’28.1″S 35ยฐ19’07.6″E).
- Distances: 10 km from Serengeti Klein’s Gate; 110 km from Africa Safari Lake Natron; 80 km from Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma.
- Park Fees: Because it is just outside the park gates, you do not pay core Serengeti concession fees for your overnight stay. [1, 2, 3]
