Grumeti River crossings
Wildebeest and zebra cross the river during the migration.
Grumeti Game Reserve
Exclusive wilderness on the migration route
- Best time
- June – July
- Recommended stay
- 2 – 3 days
- Nearest airport
- Grumeti Airstrip
- Main attraction
- Migration river crossings (June – July)
About Grumeti Game Reserve
The Grumeti Game Reserve borders the western Serengeti. Between about June and July the Great Migration moves through the Western Corridor and crosses the Grumeti River, where large crocodiles wait.
Low visitor numbers and private concessions allow activities not possible in the national park, such as walking safaris and night drives.
- Location
- Western Corridor, Serengeti
- Best for
- Migration crossings, privacy
What makes it special
Western Corridor plains
Open plains and woodland with resident predators.
What you can see and do
- Wildebeest
- Zebra
- Nile crocodile
- Lion
- Leopard
- Elephant
- Buffalo
- Giraffe
Game drives
Walking safaris
Night drives
Hot-air balloon
When to go
June – July for the migration; good all year
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Rainy / low season
- May: Rainy / low season
- June: Best
- July: Best
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Best
- Good
- Rainy / low season
Recommended stay: 2 – 3 days
Getting there
Fly-in to Grumeti or Sasakwa airstrip, or by road through the Serengeti's Ndabaka Gate.
Nearest airports & airstrips
- Grumeti Airstrip
- Kilimanjaro International AirportJRO
Where to stay
Luxury lodges and tented camps within the private concession.
Entry and conservation fees
| Fee | Amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve / concession fee | On request | Rate on request (+18% VAT) |
| Vehicle entry fee | On request | Rate on request |
Park fees are included in SASU Tours packages. Current official rates are confirmed in your quotation.
Park and conservation fees are set by TANAPA, NCAA and the Zanzibar authorities and can change. Figures shown are indicative; your quotation always uses the current official rates.
Grumeti Game Reserve in pictures
Tours & safaris
Packages that visit Grumeti Game Reserve
Wildlife Safaris
Western Corridor Migration Safari
Arusha · Serengeti · Grumeti · Ikorongo
- River crossings
- Walking safari
- Night drive
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