Mugumu

Mugumu is a small town on the eastern edge of Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, serving as the main gateway for visitors accessing the northern Serengeti and the Mara River crossing area. During the migration season (July–October), Mugumu is busy with safari vehicles and tour operators. The town has basic services: fuel stations, shops, and a police post.

Mugumu is 130 km southeast of Musoma on a dirt road (2.5–3 hours, 4WD recommended in the rains). Regular buses from Musoma. The Kogatende Gate into the Serengeti is 10 km south.

Walkable. For the Serengeti, you need a safari vehicle.

• Mugumu Market — basic provisions and crafts.

• Kogatende Gate — the main entry to the northern Serengeti for the Mara River crossing.

• Mara River crossing safari — July–October, the main event.

• Hot air balloon safari — departures from the northern Serengeti.

Mugumu Safari Lodge Restaurant — meals for safari-goers.

Bottled water, beer at the lodges.

• Mugumu Safari Lodge — mid-range.
• Serengeti Mara Camp — luxury tented camp near Kogatende.

Maasai beadwork and basic supplies.

Serengeti National Park (Mara River area). Musoma (130 km northwest). Bunda (100 km west). Tarime (100 km north). Butiama (120 km northwest).