Western Serengeti and Grumeti

Western Serengeti and Grumeti

The Western Corridor of the Serengeti, encompassing the Grumeti River, offers a distinct safari experience, particularly famous for a dramatic phase of the Great Migration and its unique resident wildlife. It’s often included in longer, more comprehensive Serengeti itineraries.

Key Features & Wildlife:

• Grumeti River Crossings: From roughly May to July, the migration herds move west towards the Grumeti River, providing spectacular and often perilous river crossings. The river is known for its large Nile crocodiles, which prey on the migrating wildebeest.
• Riverine Forests: The Grumeti River supports dense riverine forests, which are home to a different set of wildlife, including colobus monkeys and a high density of resident predators.
• Resident Wildlife: Even outside the migration period, the Western Serengeti offers excellent resident game, including large prides of lions, leopards, and significant populations of buffalo.
• Grumeti Game Reserve: Some areas within the Western Corridor are private concessions (like Singita Grumeti Reserves), offering exclusive experiences, off-road driving, night drives, and walking safaris, which are not permitted in the national park.
• Less Crowded: Generally less visited than the Central Serengeti, offering a more exclusive feel.

Best Time to Visit: May to July is peak season to witness the migration in this area. Outside of these months, it still offers good resident game viewing, especially for large buffalo herds and predators.