Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration in Tanzania's Serengeti game park.

Grumeti river is found in the western corridor of Serengeti national park near lake Victoria in Tanzania. The Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti game park is a top highlight during the animal migration as they force their way through the crocodile infested waters to continue on the hunt for fresh pastures. More than 1.5 million ungulates (wildebeests, zebras, topis, antelopes, water bucks) traverse the Serengeti plains to Masai Mara game reserve in such of fresh pastures as the seasons and rains shift. During the Grumeti river crossing, some wildebeests and zebras end up loosing their lives to the Nile crocodiles and other predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs etc. and its estimated 500,000 ungulates die at the end of each wildebeest migration cycle.

When is the Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration?

Grumeti river corridor is Serengeti’s untamed territory as by this extent the wildebeest migration is at its peak with more than 1.5 million ungulates (wildebeests, zebras, water bucks, antelopes, topis) from as far as the Ngorongoro crater and all other parts of Serengeti plains are all now on the annual migration pattern course. Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration starts in May and at times goes up to July with peak crossings of the herds happening during June. The perfect timing of the Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration depends on the rains which influence the growth of young grass sprouts that are favorite food for the wildebeests and their calves.

Where to stay for the Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration safari

Having the best experience on the Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration adventure requires you to get a reliable staycation lodges/ accommodation that will allow you to access the river crossing sightings easily. Some of the lodges where you can stay are; andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti river lodge, Asilia Sayari camp, Dunia camp, Ubuntu migration camp, Olakira migration camp, Lemala Nanyukie lodge, Serengeti safari lodge, Serengeti Serena safari lodge, Four seasons safari lodge Serengeti, Suenos de Africa luxury camp, Anantya Serengeti, Serengeti Sametu etc.

4 days Grumeti river crossing on Serengeti wildebeest migration safari

A 4 days Grumeti river crossing on Serengeti wildebeest migration safari is yet one of the most outstanding safari adventures in the world’s most concentrated game park. Serengeti’s western corridor is the most untamed sections of the park as the peak of the migration herds are hunted by predators for example crocodiles, lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, cheetahs etc. This Grumeti river wildebeest migration crossing experience is one in Serengeti that can be combined with hot air balloon tours, birdwatching, Maasai culture tour, Mara river crossing in Kenya and chimpanzees/ gorilla tracking in Rwanda or Uganda.

Highlights on the 4 days Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration safari

Traveling to Serengeti national park’s Grumeti river corridor takes 10 hours by road after passing through Ngorongoro crater conservancy, another wildlife adventure gem. You can as well take a 1 hour domestic flight into the park and set off right away with the nature’s glamour. Vast savannah grasslands and thickets will endlessly expose what they harbor in nature ranging from Africa’s big 5, big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards), birds, antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, wild dogs, warthogs, rhinos, wildebeests, water bucks and so much more.

Day 1; Transfer to Serengeti national park.
Day 2-3; Grumeti river crossings and wildlife game drives.
Day 4; Departure

Detailed Grumeti river crossing on wildebeest migration safari

Day 1; After your arrival, you will be led by our professional guide to Grumeti river corridor in Serengeti national park also passing through Ngorongoro crater conservancy. As soon as you get to Ngorongoro conservancy, you will enjoy endless scenes of wildlife and nature. You will reach you booked accommodation for a rest as you wait for the next day’s activity.
Day 2-3; Waking up very early in morning on these 2 days, you will catch up with wild animals and birds right as they come out of their nests or hiding and nocturnal predators before they go into hiding. You will then drive to the banks of Grumeti river to encounter the wildebeest crossing experience. From the river banks, you will have game drives through the savannah wilderness enjoying the rich concentration of game in Serengeti game park.
Day 4; Departing time from the park will so much depend on your flight time.

Inclusions

Airport transfers
Park entry fees
4×4 safari vehicle
Domestic flights on itinerary
Driver & safari guide
Refreshments/ Drinking water
Accommodation

Exclusions

International flights tickets
Travel insurance
Visa fees & processing
Souvenirs & snacks
Tipping & gratitude
Extra activities, meals, liquor/ alcohol
Extra luggage for domestic flights
Accommodation after end of trip
Anything not mentioned.