After Tarangire and central Serengeti, three nights are based around Grumeti or another suitable western area.
The Grumeti River is different from the Mara River, and large dramatic crossings cannot be promised. The western corridor also offers resident wildlife, riverine habitat and often fewer vehicles than peak northern season.
7-Day Grumeti River Migration Safari takes you through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Each day is a different landscape, a different wildlife encounter.
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Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire
Begin with a Tarangire game drive among baobabs and elephant habitat.
Tarangire or Karatu lodgeFull board -
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Day 2: Travel to Central Serengeti
Cross the highlands and enter central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
Central Serengeti campFull board -
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Day 3: Central Serengeti wildlife day
Explore central plains, river valleys and kopjes before moving west.
Central Serengeti campSecond central night · Full board -
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Day 4: Central to Western Serengeti
Travel toward the western corridor with game viewing along the route. Reach the Grumeti-area camp in the afternoon.
Western Serengeti seasonal campFull board -
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Day 5: Grumeti migration tracking
Spend a full day following current herd reports around western plains and riverine habitat.
Western Serengeti seasonal campSecond western night · Full board -
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Day 6: Western corridor wildlife day
Use another full day for migration herds, resident predators and the broader Grumeti ecosystem.
Western Serengeti seasonal campThird western night · Full board -
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Day 7: Fly to Arusha
Take a final morning drive if flight timing allows, then transfer to the operating western airstrip for the scheduled flight to Arusha.
No accommodationEnd of safari
The external starting amount is indicative. Western-corridor camps, concession fees and airstrip schedules vary by operating period.
- Private 4×4 and professional guide
- Six accommodation nights
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Park and concession fees
- Scheduled fly-out when confirmed
- Drinking water during game drives
- Arusha transfers
- International flights, visa and insurance
- Flights not named in the quotation
- Tips and personal expenses
- Alcoholic and specialty drinks
- Optional balloon and photographic upgrades
Add Ngorongoro Crater, a private photo vehicle, premium western camp or Zanzibar extension.
Tarangire game drive
Opening wildlife day in elephant country.
Included
Central Serengeti program
Two nights of resident wildlife viewing.
Included
Three-night Grumeti program
Western-corridor migration and resident wildlife drives.
Included
Scheduled western fly-out
Return to Arusha by light aircraft.
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When is the Grumeti migration period?
Herds often move through the western corridor between May and July, but timing varies with rainfall and grass.
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Is Grumeti the same as the Mara River?
No. The Grumeti is in western Serengeti and has different geography and seasonal timing.
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Are Grumeti crossings guaranteed?
No. Herd movement and river behavior are unpredictable. The safari focuses on the wider western ecosystem.
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Why fly out?
A scheduled flight avoids retracing the long road route and preserves more safari time.
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