Grumeti River
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Grumeti River spans the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, flowing westwards into Lake Victoria.
The western corridor stretches 50 km and comprises vast Savannah grasslands, riverine forest, rolling hills and shady acacia groves.
This area of the Serengeti is seldom visited due to its remoteness. However, those that do venture this far are rewarded with a great variety of year-round wildlife, including giraffe, hippo, cheetah, elephant, large Nile Crocodiles and good leopard and lion populations.
Grumeti’s remote location means that you will not be distracted by a trail of safari vehicles. Around 30 safari vehicles gather on the banks of the Mara River during The Great Migration, but Grumeti’s banks will be occupied by half as many vehicles.
HOW LONG IS THE GRUMETI RIVER?
The Grumeti River flows westward into Lake Victoria, spanning the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The western corridor, which spans 50 kilometers, is characterized by large savannah grasslands, riverine woodland, undulating hills, and shaded acacia trees.
HOW TO GET TO THE GRUMETI RIVER?
Due to its remote position, the best way to get to the Grumeti River is by flight. Several airlines fly to the Grumeti Airstrip on a daily basis from major Tanzania parts such as Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar, and this is the simplest and faster mode of transport to Grumeti River. If you’re traveling by car, the Ndabaka Gate is the most direct route to the Grumeti River and the Western Corridor. It’s about a 9-hour trip from Arusha. It takes around 3-5 hours to drive from Seronera (the centre of Serengeti) to the main entrance at Naabi Hill.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE GRUMETI RIVER?
The best months to visit the Western Corridor and the Grumeti River are late May and July, when you can see the Grumeti River crossings and herds on the move, but September and October are also good months to see the remaining herds of zebra and wildebeest, as well as other resident wildlife like elephant, leopard, and lion. Rainstorms are frequently strong and abrupt, causing events to be canceled at the last minute. However, until September, if you prefer a more private safari experience, the western corridor is ideal for wildlife viewing.
