Grumeti Reserves
A private concession on the Serengeti's western corridor: the migration, a handful of exceptional lodges and almost no other vehicles.
- Private concession
- Great Migration
- Off-road and night drives
- Walking safaris
- Singita lodges
- Conservation
Our view
The Grumeti Reserves are, for me, one of the finest safari experiences in Africa. They cover a huge private concession on the Serengeti's western corridor, bordering the national park, and only guests of a few lodges are allowed to explore it.
The result is wildlife viewing of national-park quality with none of the crowds. You can drive off-road to follow a sighting, go out after dark on night drives, walk with an expert guide, and spend a whole day without seeing another vehicle. The migration moves through the western corridor in roughly May to July, crossing the Grumeti River, and the resident wildlife is excellent all year: lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo and large herds of plains game.
Accommodation is run by Singita and is among the best on the continent, from the grand Sasakwa Lodge on its hilltop to the contemporary Faru Faru, the 1920s-style Sabora Tented Camp and the private Serengeti House for families and groups. Service, food and guiding match the setting.
Behind it all is the Grumeti Fund, which manages anti-poaching, research and community programmes across the reserves. Its work has helped wildlife numbers recover strongly, and every stay contributes to it.
Grumeti combines beautifully with the northern Serengeti for the river crossings, with Mwiba to the south, and with Ngorongoro.
Areas within the park
Sasakwa and the hills
The hilltop home of Sasakwa Lodge, with views across the plains of the western corridor.
Faru Faru and the Grumeti River
Riverine woodland and open plains along the Grumeti River, where the migration crosses around June and July.
Sabora plains
Wide open grassland, home to big herds and the predators that follow them.
When to go
The migration's timing changes from year to year with the rain. The resident wildlife is good in every month.
Where to stay
Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
Sasakwa Lodge
$2,747 – $3,793
Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
Faru Faru Lodge
$2,379 – $3,464
Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
Sabora Tented Camp
$2,379 – $3,464
Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
Singita Serengeti House
$21,084 – $29,548
Safaris that go here
Tanzania Under Canvas – 8 Days
Arusha › Burunge WMA › Tarangire › Central Serengeti › Grumeti
2027 rates on request
Tarangire’s Iconic Landscape Discover the breathtaking beauty of Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobab trees dominate the skyline and overlook shimmering Lake Burunge. To the southwest, the Babati mountain range…
Northern Expedition – 8 Days Flying Safari
Tarangire › Randilen WMA › Ngorongoro › Central Serengeti › Grumeti
2027 rates on request
This 8 day Flying Safari will see you embark on a journey from the lush farmlands of northern Tanzania to the sweeping golden plains of the north. Along the way,…
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti Migration and Zanzibar
Arusha › Tarangire › Lake Manyara › Ngorongoro › Serengeti › Grumeti › Zanzibar
2027 rates on request
An 11 night / 12 day high end classic safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti’s migration and Zanzibar’s Northeast coast. An excellent combination of quality and high end safari camps…
Legendary Serengeti Safari
Arusha › Serengeti › Grumeti › Maswa › Mwiba
2027 rates on request
Day Room – Legendary Lodge The Legendary Serengeti Safari is a high-end safari visiting Arusha, Serengeti, Maswa Game Reserve and Mwiba Wildlife Reserve. Explore some of the most remote and…
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Questions
Where are the Grumeti Reserves?
On the western corridor of the Serengeti ecosystem in northern Tanzania, bordering Serengeti National Park, between the park and Lake Victoria.
What makes Grumeti different from the Serengeti National Park?
It is a private concession used only by the guests of a few lodges, so there are very few vehicles, and you can drive off-road, go on night drives and walk, which are not allowed in the national park.
When is the best time to visit Grumeti?
Grumeti is excellent all year for resident game. The migration usually passes through from about May to July, with crossings of the Grumeti River.
Who runs the lodges at Grumeti?
The lodges are run by Singita: Sasakwa Lodge, Faru Faru Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp and the private Singita Serengeti House.
Can I combine Grumeti with the northern Serengeti?
Yes. Light aircraft link the two, and combining them gives you the western corridor and the Mara River crossings on one trip.
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