When is the best time to visit Grumeti?

May to July brings the Great Migration through the western corridor with river drama, August to October is dry with concentrated game and predators, while November to April is green with resident wildlife and rewarding birding.

What makes Grumeti special?

Rolling grasslands, acacia woodlands and the Grumeti River create a prime Migration corridor with big cats, elephant and vast plains game, plus refined, low density concessions for immersive, crowd free game viewing.

What experiences can you arrange?

Photographic game drives timed for golden light, guided walks where permitted, bush breakfasts and starlit dinners, and stays at hilltop, riverine or plains camps matched to your style.

Is Grumeti suitable for families, couples or solo travelers?

Yes. We tailor routes, camp choices and pacing to your preferences and handle every detail from arrival to departure for families, couples and solo travelers.

GRUMETI GAME RESERVE

Leopard draped on a branch in acacia woodland, Grumeti, Tanzania

On the western Serengeti, Grumeti’s rolling grasslands, acacia woodlands and the Grumeti River form a prime Migration corridor. Expect big cats, elephant and vast plains game, with year-round resident wildlife and peak Migration drama mid-year. A refined, low-density reserve for immersive, crowd-free game viewing.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Guided walking safari on the Grumeti plains with views over the Serengeti, Tanzania

QUICK FACTS
Great Migration
Grumeti River
Big Five
Riverine woods
Open grasslands

View across the Serengeti plains from Singita Kilima lounge in Grumeti, Tanzania

Zebra and wildebeest drinking at a waterhole during the Great Migration in Grumeti, Tanzania

Rivers, Plains & Migration

Begin on Sasakwa’s hilltop for Serengeti horizons; follow the Grumeti River near Faru Faru for elephants and crocodiles; then step onto the plains around Sabora or go mobile with Singita Explore. Simbavati Grumeti adds a classic tented angle. One reserve, many textures, always rich in wildlife.

Experiences & Highlights

Tailor Big Five Safaris, Photography Safaris and guided walks, then celebrate with Bush Dining and stargazing on the plains. Choose Romantic Escapes or Family Safaris, and elevate special occasions with Exclusive Use Locations such as Serengeti House, Milele or Kilima, seamlessly paired with alfresco breakfasts and golden-hour game drives across NOMARA partner camps.